Located in the lowest level of the SDC, the shooting range is home to several student clubs, PE classes, community programs and guest access. Having undergone a major renovation in 2018, Michigan Tech would like to thank the following groups for their support of the project: Wildlife and Sport Fisheries Restoration Project, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Guests are welcome during posted public/club hours during the fall and spring semesters. The Range day pass is required for each visit. In addition, there is a semester club fee that is required after your first visit.
Daily Rates
Guests (MTU Faculty/Staff and community patrons) are welcome to use the Shooting Range during posted public/club hours for a fee. Eligible Michigan Tech students gain access to the Shooting Range through student fees paid with their tuition. Everyone is expected to abide by the Michigan Tech Shooting Range rules, operation guidelines, and safety procedures. On your first visit to the Range, non-Michigan Tech students will be required to complete a
firearms registration form that will be kept on file with Michigan Tech DPSPS. A
Range Safety Briefing and signature on the
Release, Waiver, Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Assumption of Risk Statement is also required. Failure to abide by given rules may result in a reprimand or your removal from the Range.
Range Guest Day Pass
Before you visit create your account *Note: Due to system constraints, only current students, faculty, and staff may use an MTU email. All others must use or create a different email address to create an account. Additional information on how to create your user account can be found here.
Range day passes are $10/person, payable at the Range. The Range day pass is valid to be used on the date of purchase (only) and for the posted club/public time on the semester schedule. Chaperons to participants 10-17 years old do NOT have to pay a daily access fee if they will just be present with the minor (and not participating).
Programs and Events
Rules
General Safety
Prohibited Items
• Any person under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any substance that might impair judgment or coordination is prohibited in the Range areas.
• Open food and beverages are prohibited on the range.
• Smoking, vaping, and chewing tobacco are prohibited on Michigan Tech’s campus.
• Coats, book bags, backpacks, and similar items are prohibited in the Range areas. Only shooting bags and firearm or archery cases are allowed in the Range areas.
• The following firearms and ammunition are PROHIBITED on the range:
- Tracer, armor piercing, and steel core ammunition.
- Rifles shooting centerfire ammunition.
- BB guns.
- Fully automatic firearms or firearms operating in “burst” mode are prohibited.
- Use or storage of Black Powder is prohibited in the Range areas.
- Broadheads, blunts or other arrow tips may not be used on the Range.
General Saftey Rules
• All Federal, state, and local firearm laws must be obeyed.
• Until directed by the Range Safety Officer, all firearms must remain unloaded and encased.
• Children under the age of 10 years old are not allowed in the Range areas for any reason.
• All shooters must complete and sign the SDC RANGE RELEASE, WAIVER, HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNIFICATION, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT before using the SDC Range.
• It is recommended that shooters wash their hands and face immediately after shooting. A sink is located in the Shooting Range for your use.
• EYE AND EAR protection are mandatory inside the range room during live fire. EYE protection is required for archery activities.
• Commands issued by Range Safety Officers and Range Personnel must be obeyed immediately and without question.
• No ammunition is allowed in the Safety Area. Users may uncase an unloaded firearm, perform maintenance on an unloaded firearm, or uncase and holster an unloaded handgun in the Safety Area.
• The following firearms are ALLOWED on the range:
- Pistols chambered in cartridges up to .45 Caliber
- Rifles firing rimfire .22 caliber and smaller ammunition.
- Air rifles firing lead or other approved pellets.
- Only lead or copper-jacketed lead ammunition may be used.
- Archers may use field points only.
Parking
QUICK LINKS : SDC Lot 22 and Gates Lot 23
The two-hour free parking window for MTU students, members and community patrons using SDC and Gates Tennis Center facilities is now administered through the ParkMobile app.
Parking sessions beyond two hours will be charged $1.50 per hour for the additional time, plus a 45-cent ParkMobile transaction fee.
To start a ParkMobile session, scan the QR code posted on signage in the lot,
visit the ParkMobile website, or download the ParkMobile app from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t have a smartphone? You can still start a session by calling 1-800-280-4149 or texting “Park” to 77223.
Have Questions?
Contact Michigan Tech Transportation Services by visiting us on campus in Room 100 of the University’s Administration Building, calling 906-487-1441 or emailing
parking@mtu.edu. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After-hours support is available through Michigan Tech Public Safety at 906-487-2216.
Contact
For more information, please contact Jeff Stroud, Shooting Range Supervisor and Chief Range Safety Officer at
jsstroud@mtu.edu.
