The Vision
In 2012, Marksmanship Training Center was founded with the vision of creating a national level firearms training center which is also available to the local shooting community. MTC is owned and operated by several military veterans with many years of experience which can be passed onto you through our extensive classes and courses, competitive events, and facility reservation programs for commercial training companies and professional Mil/LE training groups.
LEARN. PRACTICE. MASTER.
The mission of the Marksmanship Training Center is to bring an advanced level of firearms training to the shooting community for personal skill enhancement, competitive challenges and professional training. No matter your proficiency level, our ranges and classes are designed to improve real world application of your firearm. While we intend to provide the most advanced shooting center complete with all the tools, knowledge and resources a professional needs for continuous practical application, we also intend to deliver a relaxed environment to learn, practice, and master.
LEARN. PRACTICE. MASTER.
The mission of the Marksmanship Training Center is to bring an advanced level of firearms training to the shooting community for personal skill enhancement, competitive challenges and professional training. No matter your proficiency level, our ranges and classes are designed to improve real world application of your firearm. While we intend to provide the most advanced shooting center complete with all the tools, knowledge and resources a professional needs for continuous practical application, we also intend to deliver a relaxed environment to learn, practice, and master.
The Staff - Meet the MTC Cadre
The Campus
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Rules & Regulations
Our training facility does not accept walk in shooters or day passes. Tours may be set up by appointment. Recreational use of our facilities requires a membership. To qualify for a membership you must read, understand, and sign our rules & regulations. Recreational shooting hours:
Administrative winter shutdown:
Location & Directions Our facility is located north of Lake City, Michigan. Rally Point Phoenix Overnight cozy cabins available to rent. Our campus includes:
R1: Primary long range. R2: Secondary long range. R3: Primary 25 yard bay. R4: 25 yard bay. R5: 25 yard bay. R6: CQB bay. R7: Vehicle/urban bay. R8: 50 yard bay. R9: 100 yard bay. R10: 250 yard Small Bore Sniper UKD range. MTC Field Course - 0.75 Mile |
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Press Box above Range #1
MTC members can use the Press Box above the Range #1 firing line, to take a cozy break from the weather. Not to shoot from though, that's restricted to special supervised events. The door code is same as gate code. Inside the Press box we'll have some chairs, heaters for winter months, ceiling fan for breeze, wall hooks are for a hammock, and best of all.. Inside the cabinet is a MagnetoSpeed, torque wrench, common tools needed for rifles and scope rings, a cleaning rod, and a spotting scope all there for members to use. Put it away when you're done. If you break it, you buy it. There will also be a self serve $ soda mess in a refrigerator stocked full of cold waters and sodas for them hot days. *Absolutely no alcohol on the range.* Honor and integrity goes a long way. Don't ruin it for others!
Range #1: 1000 Yard UKD Range
This may be the most difficult UKD range in America - But don’t be intimidated, after utilizing this range you will soon realize it’s practicality in real world scenarios from tactical operations to long range hunting. Even as a traditional style competitor you will have another tool in your tool box as a professional shooter.
Highlights
1000 Yard KD Range
We understand having a long range paper targets are a valuable asset to any serious shooter; either for training, competitions, or even personal ballistic load testing. Utilizes the same comfortable firing line pavilion as our 1000 yard UKD range. Sponsored By Pierce Engineering Ltd
Highlights
Range #2: Secondary 1000 Yard UKD Range
Our primary long range becomes quite busy with classes, competitions and law enforcement reservations. Because we value our members commitment, we built a second long range that is available for recreational shooting only.
Highlights
Range #3-5: 25 Yard Pistol Ranges
These ranges where a must have for the owners of MTC. We enjoy pistol and carbine shooting as much long range and understand the need to master multiple weapon systems. If you carry on the job, have a CCW, or have a weapon for home protection – it is your responsibility to know and master your firearm(s).
Sponsored By Gundo Holsters
Highlights
Range #6: CQB Shoot House
This range is is not available for recreational use and is only to be used for professional instruction with staff supervision or prior approval.
Special Features
Range #7: Vehicle and Urban Training Range
This range is designed for dynamic vehicle and urban tactics. Starting in 2024, this range is not available for recreational use and is only to be used for professional instruction with staff supervision or prior approval.
Highlights
Range #8: 50 Yard Range
The range is being designed for dynamic handgun and carbine training.
Sponsored By The Gunfighter Series
Highlights
Range #9: 100 Yard Multipurpose Range
This range is designed for dynamic carbine as well as precision rifle load development data collection.
Highlights
Range #10: Small Bore Sniper UKD Range
This is a scaled down version of our UKD long range and is designed for rim fire precision rifles *NO CENTER FIRE CALLIBERS*. This is a perfect asset to finetune your precision rifle skills at a fraction of the ammunition cost.
Highlights
MTC Field Course
For MTC Members Only - This self paced field course simulates target engagements in a natural environment. All targets must be located, ranged, and then engaged from the marked target engagement positions. You can walk the groomed rolling 0.75 mile course, or utilize our golf carts (when available). For a flat fee, you can focus on archery, precision rimfire, run & gun pistol/carbine or all three.
MTC members can use the Press Box above the Range #1 firing line, to take a cozy break from the weather. Not to shoot from though, that's restricted to special supervised events. The door code is same as gate code. Inside the Press box we'll have some chairs, heaters for winter months, ceiling fan for breeze, wall hooks are for a hammock, and best of all.. Inside the cabinet is a MagnetoSpeed, torque wrench, common tools needed for rifles and scope rings, a cleaning rod, and a spotting scope all there for members to use. Put it away when you're done. If you break it, you buy it. There will also be a self serve $ soda mess in a refrigerator stocked full of cold waters and sodas for them hot days. *Absolutely no alcohol on the range.* Honor and integrity goes a long way. Don't ruin it for others!
Range #1: 1000 Yard UKD Range
This may be the most difficult UKD range in America - But don’t be intimidated, after utilizing this range you will soon realize it’s practicality in real world scenarios from tactical operations to long range hunting. Even as a traditional style competitor you will have another tool in your tool box as a professional shooter.
Highlights
- Available for tactical training, qualifications, competitions, and recreational shooting.
- Available year-round for recreational self sustainment training.
Please Note: Check schedule before traveling as professional training and competitive events have priority over recreational shoots.
- New firing line pavilion with comfortable space and weather protection for each shooter as well as an enclosed bleacher section.
- Steel Targets for instant hit/miss feedback.
- Custom 18x24 inch silhouette targets.
- Challenge head targets next to each silhouette.
- From one static shooting line shooters can develop solid scope data for ranges 300 to 1050 yards.
- Targets are relocated once a year – giving you a whole new range and range estimation practice.
- 4 Big bore target bunkers located at 300y, 550y, 700y and 1050 yards capable of handling 333, 408 and 50MBG.
- UKD Cheat Cards – Our clients are able to download/print a prefilled range card prior to visiting the range. Take advantage of this training tool as personal verification against your range estimation.
- Astroturf - While at MTC you will be treated with artificial grass while in the prone because we don’t like laying on concrete either.
- Obstacles - We have added several alternative shooting platforms which will simulate real world barrier shooting positions.
- Weather Effects - Multiple wind flags are flown down range. Mini weather stations will also be displayed for proper data book entries.
- Sun Direction – While most ranges are designed to shoot south to north, our range is setup just the opposite to add real world environmental difficulties on the shooter.
1000 Yard KD Range
We understand having a long range paper targets are a valuable asset to any serious shooter; either for training, competitions, or even personal ballistic load testing. Utilizes the same comfortable firing line pavilion as our 1000 yard UKD range. Sponsored By Pierce Engineering Ltd
Highlights
- Available for training, qualifications and competitions.
- 1000 Yard KD is ideal for:
- Ballistic data testing.
- Group testing.
- F Class practice.
- Military style carriers are capable of using FULL size (72 x 72 inch) targets.
- Bring your own radios (pair) for one on one communications with your target puller.
- Downrange we have added 100, 200, 300, 500, 700 yard KD shooting platforms. *Used for course work and competitive events.
Range #2: Secondary 1000 Yard UKD Range
Our primary long range becomes quite busy with classes, competitions and law enforcement reservations. Because we value our members commitment, we built a second long range that is available for recreational shooting only.
Highlights
- Available year-round for recreational self sustainment training.
Please Note: Check schedule before traveling as professional training and competitive events have priority over recreational shoots.
- Roof covered elevated firing positions with comfortable space and weather protection. (COMING SOON)
- Uniquely shaped animal silhouette steel targets for instant hit/miss feedback from 300 yards to 1060 yards.
Range #3-5: 25 Yard Pistol Ranges
These ranges where a must have for the owners of MTC. We enjoy pistol and carbine shooting as much long range and understand the need to master multiple weapon systems. If you carry on the job, have a CCW, or have a weapon for home protection – it is your responsibility to know and master your firearm(s).
Sponsored By Gundo Holsters
Highlights
- Available for training, competitions, and recreational shooting.
- Available year-round for recreational self sustainment training.
Please Note: Check schedule before traveling as professional training and competitive events have priority over recreational shoots.
- Wide range bays can comfortably and safely accommodate several shooters. Provided target stands and backers can fit full size (23 x 35 inch) qualification targets. Recreational shooters should bring your own targets and tacks (refrain from using staples).
- Steel Targets - Available in target shed.
Range #6: CQB Shoot House
This range is is not available for recreational use and is only to be used for professional instruction with staff supervision or prior approval.
Special Features
- Live fire capable.
- One exterior door. One interior door. Several optional interior open/closed thresholds.
- 2 Permanent rooms.
- Easily movable wall panels allows for dozens of room and hallway configurations.
Range #7: Vehicle and Urban Training Range
This range is designed for dynamic vehicle and urban tactics. Starting in 2024, this range is not available for recreational use and is only to be used for professional instruction with staff supervision or prior approval.
Highlights
- Available for training, competitions, and recreational shooting.
- Available year-round for recreational self sustainment training.
- Extra wide range bay allows movement based training.
- Several training vehicles are provided.
- Barricades and obstacles are available.
- Permanent steel targets on the range. Additional steel targets available in target shed on request.
- Provided portable target stands and backers can fit full size (23 x 35 inch) qualification targets. Recreational shooters should bring your own targets and stapler.
- Faux building facades coming soon.
Range #8: 50 Yard Range
The range is being designed for dynamic handgun and carbine training.
Sponsored By The Gunfighter Series
Highlights
- Available for training, competitions, and recreational shooting.
- Available year-round for recreational self sustainment training.
- Please Note: Check schedule before traveling as professional training has priority over recreational shooting.
- Extra wide range bay can comfortably and safely accommodate a 20 shooter firing line.
- Provided target stands and backers can fit full size (23 x 35 inch) qualification targets. Recreational shooters should bring your own targets and stapler.
- Steel Targets - Available in target shed.
Range #9: 100 Yard Multipurpose Range
This range is designed for dynamic carbine as well as precision rifle load development data collection.
Highlights
- Available for training, competitions, and recreational shooting.
- Available year-round for recreational self sustainment training.
- Provided target stands and backers can fit full size (23 x 35 inch) qualification targets. Recreational shooters should bring your own targets and stapler.
- Overhead Protection - Coming Soon.
Range #10: Small Bore Sniper UKD Range
This is a scaled down version of our UKD long range and is designed for rim fire precision rifles *NO CENTER FIRE CALLIBERS*. This is a perfect asset to finetune your precision rifle skills at a fraction of the ammunition cost.
Highlights
- Available for youth training, SBS / NRL22 competitions, and recreational shooting.
- Available year-round for recreational self sustainment training.
- UKD Cheat Cards – Our clients are able to download/print a prefilled range card prior to visiting the range. Take advantage of this training tool as personal verification against your range estimation.
- Multiple permanent reactive steel targets for instant hit/miss feedback.
- From one static shooting line shooters can develop scope data for ranges of 50 to 250 yards.
- Portable targets can be easily relocated – giving you a whole new range and range estimation practice.
- Obstacles - We have added several alternative shooting platforms which will simulate real world barrier shooting positions.
- Weather Effects - Multiple wind flags are flown down range.
MTC Field Course
For MTC Members Only - This self paced field course simulates target engagements in a natural environment. All targets must be located, ranged, and then engaged from the marked target engagement positions. You can walk the groomed rolling 0.75 mile course, or utilize our golf carts (when available). For a flat fee, you can focus on archery, precision rimfire, run & gun pistol/carbine or all three.