Halter Shooting Center Archives

Hillsdale College and USA Shooting Celebrate Partnership

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted a celebration of its partnership with USA Shooting on May 29. Leaders of Hillsdale College and USA Shooting, along with members of the U.S. National and Hillsdale College shotgun teams, enjoyed a facilities tour, range time, and a celebratory reception and dinner. The Hillsdale College John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center has been the official home of the U.S. National Shotgun Team since 2019.

Aeriel Skinner Earns Spot on U.S. Women’s National Bunker Team

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Aeriel Skinner, instructor and clay target range operator at Hillsdale College’s John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center, has earned a spot on the U.S. Women’s National Bunker Team for her performance at the 2024 Olympic Trials.

Hillsdale College Action Shooting Team Wins National Titles

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale Action Shooting Team earned several accolades at the Scholastic Action Shooting Program’s College Nationals in Talladega, Alabama, securing a first-place finish in the Centerfire Optic division, second and third place in the Centerfire Pistol division, and second and third place in the 1911 division. This is the team’s third year competing in the event.

Hillsdale College Shotgun Team Wins National Championship

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Shotgun Team earned its first-ever Division II national championship title at the Association of College Unions International and Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championship in San Antonio. The 16-person team competed in Division II against 19 other programs and earned multiple individual and team awards.

Hillsdale College Students Compete at 2024 Olympic Shotgun Trials in Tucson

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Members of the Hillsdale College Shotgun Team competed at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials for Shotgun in Tucson, AZ, from March 11 to 17. Hosted at the Tucson Trap and Skeet Club, shooters competed in the second part of the Olympic Trials. The 2024 Olympic Trap team was selected on March 16, and the 2024 Olympic Skeet team was selected on March 17.

Hillsdale College Sponsors National Shooting Sports Foundation Lounges at SHOT Show

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College will sponsor the National Shooting Sports Foundation Membership Lounges at the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show from Jan. 23 to 26, 2024.

Springfield Armory to Fund Scholarship for Hillsdale Action Shooting Team

HILLSDALE, Mich. — American commercial firearms manufacturer Springfield Armory recently agreed to a four-year commitment to fund remitted scholarships for members of the Hillsdale College Action Shooting Team. The company also supplies the team with all of their firearms, which includes their XD-M Elites and Prodigy firearms.

Halter Center Hosts Halloween Clay Shoot and Exhibition

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center hosted the Halter Pumpkin Smash on Oct. 31. The two-hour event featured an opportunity for shooters of all ages to participate in clay shooting and watch a Halloween-themed shooting exhibition by members of the US national team and the Hillsdale College Shotgun team. For the exhibition, these professional and collegiate shooters took aim at nothing other than catapulted pumpkins.

John A. Halter Shooting Sports Education Center Increases Membership Rates

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Effective November 1, the Hillsdale College John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Center adjusted membership pricing. Annual standard and select memberships will see modest adjustments, with standard membership pricing set at $175 and select membership pricing at $275. Annual premium memberships will be available at a rate of $600.

Hillsdale College Hosts Annual Liberty Shooting Camps

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted its annual Ladies for Liberty and Couples for Liberty Camps at the John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center. Through training and lessons on gun safety, the Liberty Shooting Camps seek to increase participants’ confidence and skill in shooting sports. Campers also heard lectures from Hillsdale College faculty on the U.S. Constitution and Second Amendment.

Hillsdale College to Host Tom Klix Memorial Sporting Clays Classic on September 30

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College is hosting its eighth annual Tom Klix Memorial Sporting Clays Classic on September 30 at the John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center.

Hillsdale College Halter Center Launches Weekly Pistol Practice

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center will host a pistol practice program on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at the Ailes Action Shooting Range. Participants of all skill levels can train in several disciplines such as action, bullseye, and practical shooting.