Major Sponsor Named for South Dakota Shooting Sports Complex
May 16, 2025Pierre, SD-The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced that a major sponsor has been identified for the South Dakota Shooting Sports Complex.
“We are extremely pleased with all of the support and excitement for the shooting sports complex and our Second Amendment rights in South Dakota,” said Kevin Robling, GFP Department Secretary. “We want to thank all of our partners and everyone who has contributed to the complex, and we cannot wait to celebrate with them.”
Several companies, organizations and individuals stepped up in a big way to support the complex, including Pete Lien & Sons, Inc., the organization that the complex will be named after.
Additional major partners include: Smith & Wesson, Glock, Aimpoint, Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country, Scull Construction, SD Youth Hunting Adventures, and the Greater Dacotah Chapter of the Safari Club International.
The Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex aims to be the premier firearms range complex in the region. This state-of-the-art facility will offer a wide range of amenities, including:
- Multiple shooting ranges catering to various disciplines; long range, action shooting, pistol, shotgun, law enforcement training, archery and others;
- Educational programs and training opportunities for participants of all ages and skill levels;
- Facilities for competitions, events, and community gatherings; and,
- A commitment to safety, conservation, and the responsible use of firearms.
“We are excited for the opportunities this complex is going to provide,” said John Kanta, Section Chief and Project Lead for GFP. “Whether you are a competitive shooter, law enforcement officer, or just looking for a safe place to sight in your hunting rifle this complex will have something for you.”
The Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex sits on four-hundred acres of rolling topography that offer the perfect site for shooting sports enthusiasts. The complex offers a wide variety of options for all levels, from hunters and recreational shooters to law enforcement training spaces. And best of all, the complex will always have an opportunity for the general public free of charge.
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