The Firearms Range at South Plains College Law Enforcement Technology Department will reopen to the public at 4 p.m. on Sept. 11.
The range has been closed for the past 18 months while the 40-year-old facility underwent safety improvements.
Upgrades include a new rubber berm backstop as well as a new ventilation system. The range is open on Mondays from 4 to 7 p.m. and costs $4. Participants must bring their own gun (unloaded) and ammunition. Targets will be provided.
All participants must possess one of the following items for use of the range: a handgun license (LTC), work as a peace officer, or have taken a basic firearms course through SPC Law Enforcement. For more information, contact Burns at (806) 716-2357 or email kburns@southplainscollege.edu.