The Sheriff's office is making their deluxe new range available for League shooting every other Thursday starting March 30, 2006 from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
Sgt Jim Mordal is the Rangemaster and has set the following league rules:
1)All shooters must have a carry permit or a permit to purchase to enter the building. Minors over 18 can shoot with a DNR card if accompanied by a parent.
2)Three fun courses are planned and the all inclusive cost is $5. The courses are short and all 3 will be shot in under 15 minutes. An example Jim gave was 5 ballons tied to strings that are stapled to the cardboard at 10 yds. The air mover reallly blows them around.
3) Shoot whatever type and caliber handgun you want. No limit on sights, lights, lasers, have fun. Sheriff's office will loan you a gun, you pay for their ammo.
4) Scoring will be IDPA style time and acccuracy, scores will posted on the county website.
5) Coming with buddies, you can reserve a time. Not needed, but expect a wait if everyone shows at 6:30pm.
Want to stay and use the range, its $15 per hour, but that includes the $5 league fee. Space available and they may ask you leave after the hour if others are waiting to shoot.
Someone else has published the dates the range is open to the public , generally a few weekend days per moth
Questions call Jim or Sue 763 241-7069 or 763 241-7070
Sherburne County Govt Center
13880 Highway 10
Elk River, MN 55330
http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/
I have a question, when will Ramsey or Hennepin County Sheriff's open their ranges to the public? Bruce Anderson also offers carry classes for civilians. And I thought our Wright County Sheriff Gary Miller was the only metro areal sheriff who understood the Second Amendment.