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Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex

  • Long Range Upgrades & Construction:
    • As of September 1, construction will begin on major upgrades to the 1,200 yd range! During this time, the long range will be closed completely. It will reopen when all upgrades are completed.
    • We will provide timeline updates as work progresses. Please call the range at 605.566.5961 or stop by the office with any questions.

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HOURS AND ACCESS

Hours of Operation:

  • WINTER (September – April): 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Gates Close at 4:00 p.m.
  • SUMMER  (May – August): 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Gates Close at 7:00 p.m.

Open 7 Days a Week

The range will be closed on the following holidays:

  • New Years Day
  • Easter Sunday
  • Memorial Day
  • Fourth of July
  • Thanksgiving and Black Friday
  • Christmas and Christmas Eve

First time users will need to stop at the complex office for a range orientation.

Age Requirements:
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult (age 18 or older) at all times.

FACILITY INFORMATION

Address:
14514 Bill Janklow Rd.
Piedmont, SD 57769
 

Getting There:
From I-90, take Exit 61. Go north on Elk Vale Road for approximately 11 miles to Bill Janklow Rd. The shooting complex is located on the east side of Elk Vale Rd. off Bill Janklow Rd.

MEMBERSHIP AND FEES

The majority of this facility is FREE to the public. These general use areas include:

  • 50 Yard Pistol/Rimfire Bays (3)
  • 50 Yard .22 Only Bay (1)
  • 50 Yard ADA Bay (1)
  • 100 Yard Rifle Bays (5)
  • 200/300 Yard All-Steel Bay (50 Lanes)
  • Archery Range

All 50 yd and 100 yd bays have steel targets at the end, as well as target backers that paper targets may be affixed to. The 200/300 yd range is all-steel, and no paper targets are allowed.

Membership Required Areas:

  • 1,200 Yard Long Range
  • All Shotgun Areas
    • 3 Skeet Fields
    • Bunker Trap Field
    • Helice Field
    • ¾ mile Walking Sporting Clays Course (North Range – Closed Seasonally)
    • 5-Stand Individual Sporting Clays
  • North Range (Reservable Action Bays)

Membership Rates:

  • Day Pass - $20/shooter/day
  • Individual Annual - $100/year
  • Family Annual - $150/year
    • The family pass includes two heads of household and any children living in the household under 18

Shotgun Pricing Information:

  • Skeet & Bunker Trap - $5.00/round (27 clays)
  • Sporting Clays/5-Stand - $0.30/clay
  • Helice (Coming in Summer of 2027) - $90/round, minimum ½ round

Long-Range Proficiency Test:

  • Members must pass a proficiency test to use the long-range bay. You must place three (3) consecutive shots on a 12-inch steel plate at 300 yards within five (5) rounds. This test is arranged in the administrative office or with the on-site Range Safety Officers.

SAFETY AND RULES

Range Rules:

  • Eye and ear protection MUST be worn at all times on shooting bays
  • No drawing from a holster is allowed on any of the shooting bays at the South Range
  • Persons 17 years of age and under must be supervised by a responsible adult 18 years of age or older
  • Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the range
  • NO alcoholic beverages or intoxicating substances are allowed on the range; posessing a loaded firearm while intoxicated is illegal per South Dakota 11-14-7 and WILL be enforced
  • NO dogs allowed on or near shooting areas
    • Service dogs must always be kept under physical control by their owner
  • Pick up all brass and deposit in the marked containers on each bay
  • Users must pick up all trash and place it in the provided trash cans
  • NO tracer/incendiary/armor piercing/penetrator (green tip) rounds allowed
  • NO full-auto fire or forced reset triggers are allowed
  •  NO .50BMG or derivatives allowed
  • Only the use of paper targets on provided frames and/or provided steel/reactive targets is allowed at the South Range.
    • Targets are subject to Range Office approval
    • NO Tannerite or other exploding targets allowed
  • All firearms must be aimed while firing. NO shooting from the hip or any other shooting position in which the shooter cannot properly utilize the sights
  • Shooters must abide by the commands or directions given by Complex Staff. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the customer being asked to leave
  • If transported uncased, firearms should be carried muzzle up

OPERATIONS AND AMENITIES

Appointments:

  • No appointments are required or taken for the South Range.
  • Reservations are recommended for the Sporting Clays Course on the North Range.

Staff on Duty:

  • GFP staff are on-site during normal business hours.

There are no firearms rentals or ammunition sales offered at the range.

EVENTS AND CLASSES

Event-specific Information and Sign-ups

Check out the Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex Facebook Page for more information and the most updated closure and facility information.

HOW TO GIVE

Please join us by partnering on this world-class project. Your donation to this effort is tax deductible. In addition to an immediate cash donation, we can accept a pledge for a future amount given in cash. This may include a multiple-year commitment with the first commitment often coming at the time of the pledge. Pledges are typically payable over a period of three to five years.

There are numerous opportunities to acknowledge individuals or organizations who donate. We are willing to discuss all options. In addition to naming rights and opportunities to display your company’s sign or logo, we are offering reserved access to the shooting sports complex and opportunities for private events. Please let us know if you would like to discuss ideas on the return for your donation investment.

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CONTACT

JOHN KANTA | JOHN.KANTA@STATE.SD.US | 605.716.1781

Funding for the range is made possible by our sponsors. A special thanks to these donors of $100,000+: 

Pete Lien & Sons South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures Glock Smith & Wesson Scull Construction Scheels Aimpoint RCS Construction Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Coca-Cola High Country Easton Foundations  Safari Club International Foundation Dream Design International Safari Club International - Greater Dacotah Chapter