Located on 20 acres surrounded by forested land

One of only two indoor fifty meter ranges in the United States. Features the Sius Ascor electronic scoring system and the internationally renowned Caswell Bullet Trap. [Building Layout diagram from brochure].

The three classrooms adjacent to the indoor range are a convenient and crucial component to educational programming at MSSEC.

3-D Archery Range

The 3-D range is designed to create a realistic hunting setting. Archers can climb into elevated stands, ground blinds and boats. Targets are set up to simulate hunting scenarios such as bucks following does, bears over bait, or African game at a water hole. Bale targets are also available.

History

In 1984, Governor Rudy Perpich proposed to the Minnesota Legislature that life sports should be part of Minnesota's heritage. After an extensive study, the legislature bonded 2.5 million dollars for a world class shooting sports complex to be constructed in Northern Minnesota. Under the governorship of Arne Carlson, the Grand Rapids site was selected.

A 14-member steering committee representing a broad interest base began the planning of what would become the MSSEC. Ground was broken in June of 1998 with construction completion date set for the spring of 1999. A 5-member board of directors was elected by the steering committee to draft the by­laws for the corporation, apply for a non-profit status, plan education programs, and develop a business plan. It was this board that was charged with fund raising, daily operations, and training for the new world class shooting sports education facility.

The MSSEC is supported by donations from shooters, manufacturers, businesses, and citizens who believe in the mission of the Minnesota Shooting Sports Education Center. The MSSEC was completed and introduced to shooters by Governor Jesse Ventura making this a project developed and supported by three administrations.