Logan County Opens 300-Acre Shooting Complex for Public, Law Enforcement

A 300-acre range on sandhills and pasture land now serves Logan County residents and law enforcement with dedicated facilities for rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery disciplines. The Logan County Shooting Sports Complex (LCSSC) is the product of a multiagency partnership that includes Logan County, the City of Sterling, the State Land Board, the Colorado Department of Corrections - Sterling Correctional Facility, and Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

The complex is open for public recreational shooting and for law-enforcement training. Portions of the site may close periodically for training; the complex posts notices on Facebook when closures occur. Facility information available on the official site includes driving directions, a map of facilities, hours of operation, fee information, and printable membership and waiver forms. Membership applications and renewals are managed through those posted resources, and event pages list archery, rifle, pistol, shotgun and trap activities.

LCSSC also offers safety and skills classes intended to broaden access to responsible firearm use. Training offerings listed on site include hunter safety, concealed-carry training, and bow-hunting courses. The Logan County Trap Club operates a seasonal trap field at the complex, and volunteer-driven operations figure prominently in the range’s upkeep and programming.

Public health and safety are central concerns for local leaders and users. The complex emphasizes keeping the range clean and target/lead safety, and it enforces ammunition and target restrictions, including a strict prohibition on shotgun or rifle rounds on pistol ranges. Those rules aim to reduce ricochet and cross-range hazards and limit lead dispersion in active shooting areas. For nearby residents and frequent users, ongoing attention to environmental monitoring and range maintenance will be important to address potential lead contamination of soil and water, noise mitigation, and safe handling practices.

The joint management model spreads costs and oversight among municipal, county and state partners while creating a shared training ground for the Sterling Correctional Facility and local law-enforcement agencies. Centralized training capacity can improve officer preparedness and standardize protocols across jurisdictions, but it also places responsibility on partners to coordinate closures, public notice and equitable access. Fee and membership requirements can create barriers for low-income residents; the volunteer-driven structure and training scholarships or low-cost courses could help reduce those barriers if prioritized.

For Logan County, the complex expands recreational opportunities and provides a controlled environment for skills training that supports hunter education and public safety. Residents planning to visit should consult the official LCSSC pages for hours, fees, facility maps and posted closures on Facebook before traveling. Continued community engagement, environmental oversight and transparent scheduling will determine how well the complex balances recreation, law-enforcement needs and long-term public health.