WESTPORT, Wis. — People will have the opportunity to use the shooting ranges at the Dane County Law Enforcement Training Center on weekends starting mid-May.
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office works with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to open the facility to the public for target shooting.
Public hours will be Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. starting May 15.
The training center is located at 5184 Highway 19 in the town of Westport. It is equipped with klong gun and handgun firearm ranges.
Fees are $10 per person per day and must be paid with cash or personal check. Credit cards will not be accepted.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A minor must also be at least 12 years old and present a proof of enrollment to complete of the DNR Hunter Safety Program to shoot at the range.
In order to meet COVID-19 safety protocols, masks will be required when entering the training facility, but will be optional while outdoors or on the range.
Shooting lanes will also be restricted to every other lane in order to provide enough space for physical distancing requirements. Extra cleaning and disinfecting will also take place in-between sessions.
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