Logan County Shooting Complex Serves Recreation, Training and Youth Programs

The Logan County Shooting Sports Complex (LCSSC), located at 12515 Highway 61 southeast of Sterling, functions as a major regional facility for recreational shooters, organized youth competition, and agency training. Spread across roughly 300 acres, the complex provides rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery ranges and supports special events and training including hunter safety and concealed-carry classes.

LCSSC is operated through a collaboration of Logan County, the City of Sterling, the State Land Board, the Colorado Department of Corrections (Sterling Correctional Facility) and Colorado Parks & Wildlife. That public partnership model allows the site to serve multiple constituencies: local residents seeking outdoor recreation, school-age athletes competing in organized clay target events, and law enforcement agencies conducting range training. The complex hosts youth programming including events for the Colorado State High School Clay Target League, an organized competitive program that draws teams and families from across the region.

Public safety and range conduct are central to the site’s operations. The complex operates under posted range rules and an honor/cleanup system, and it offers formal instruction on hunter safety as well as concealed-carry classes. Those elements aim to reduce unsafe firearm handling offsite by encouraging structured training and clear behavioral expectations at the range. For law enforcement and public agencies, having a dedicated multi-discipline facility nearby concentrates training resources and can lower travel and scheduling costs compared with sending personnel to more distant ranges.

The complex also contributes to the local economy. Events and youth competitions bring visitors to Sterling and Logan County, supporting lodging, restaurants and retail. The presence of a sizable public shooting facility can enhance outdoor recreation offerings in predominantly rural counties, potentially boosting weekend and seasonal visitation. As participation in organized shooting sports and hunter education has grown in many rural communities, facilities like LCSSC serve both social and economic functions by providing a venue for community gatherings and skill development.

Residents and visitors should consult the facility’s official website for operational details. The site provides range rules, hours, membership information and a facilities map at lcssc.colorado.gov. For Logan County, the complex represents an ongoing public investment in outdoor recreation, youth activity and professional training that shapes local safety practices and economic activity.