Hillsdale College Announces July Halter Center Events
Upcoming events include the Great American 250th Fourth of July USPSA Open, weekly women’s pistol practices, and weekly USPSA practice matches.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center will host several shooting sports events in July, including a Fourth of July United States Practical Shooting Association match and weekly pistol practices at the Ailes Range.
Most July events require registration, and fees vary by membership status. To learn more about Halter Center programs and registration, click here.
Saturday, July 4: Great American 250th Fourth of July USPSA Open
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Ailes Range (Halter Center)
Participants will compete in the Halter Center’s inaugural USPSA Level I match. The event features prize giveaways from several sponsors and lunch included with registration. Registration is limited to the first 72 participants.
- Halter Center members: $55
- Non-members: $65
To register, create a free PractiScore account here. Email Zech Steiger with questions at [email protected].
Saturday, July 18: Concealed Pistol License Class
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Nimrod Complex Ailes Classroom (Halter Center)
The Halter Center is hosting a concealed pistol license class on Saturday, July 18. For details and registration, click here.
Saturday, July 18: Liberty & Co. Vendor Day
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Ailes Range (Halter Center)
Liberty & Company Outfitters is hosting a vendor day at the Halter Center on Saturday, July 18. The event will feature live-fire demos, industry vendors, giveaways, and more. For details, view the poster here.
Weekly Woman’s Pistol Practice
4-7 p.m. Thursdays | July 9, 16, 23, and 30 | Ailes Range (Halter Center)
Women of all skill levels are invited to open range time in a welcoming environment designed for practice and skill development. Participants may come when they can and leave when they must but should arrive no later than 6 p.m.
- Halter Center members: Free
- Non-members: $25 per practice
To register, click here.
USPSA Practice Matches
5-7 p.m. Wednesday | July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 | Ailes Range (Halter Center)
Shooters can hone dynamic pistol skills in a low-pressure environment designed for both new and experienced participants. The weekly practice matches offer an opportunity to learn, build confidence, and improve skills alongside others in the shooting community.
- Halter Center members: Free
- Non-members: $10 per practice
To register, click here.
The Halter Center is open Tuesday through Saturday. Tuesday is reserved for members, and the public is welcome Wednesday through Saturday. The Center is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
For more information about upcoming events at the Halter Center, click here. For photos from previous events at the Halter Center, click here. For photos of Hillsdale College, click here. For a high-resolution copy of the Hillsdale College clocktower logo, click here.
About the John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center
The Halter Center is a state-of-the-art shooting facility located five miles from the Hillsdale College campus. The Center boasts 125 range acres, four international skeet fields, a 25-station sporting clays course, eight American trap fields, five international bunkers, an action shooting range, an enclosed and climate-controlled five-stand range, an international archery range, and a 62,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor rifle and pistol building. The Center is also home to the AcuSport Lodge and Grille and six cottages to accommodate overnight lodging.
Opened in 2008, the Center aims to introduce individuals to shooting sports and encourage interest across all levels of experience. The home of the USA Shooting National Team since 2019, the Halter Center hosts USA Shooting skeet and trap nationals and Junior Olympic development camps and championships. The Center is also the home of Hillsdale’s national championship-winning shotgun and action shooting teams. The Center is open to the public, offering range memberships as well as classes, camps, and other programming focused on the shooting sports and the principles of the Constitution. For more information, visit shootingsports.hillsdale.edu.