Since opening in 2004, the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility has provided area public safety agencies with a truly cutting-edge training venue. Edina joined forces with the Metropolitan Airport Commission as well as the cities of Bloomington and Eden Prairie to jointly own and operate the facility, which features a 12-lane shooting range, classrooms, defensive tactics room and external tower for a variety of simulations. Police and fire agencies from all over the southwest metro area use the facility.
Members of the public rent lanes at the facility's firing range every Saturday from 8am until 2pm. Lanes are available for $15 per half-hour, with only pistols allowed on the range. Ear and eye protection are available for rental, though the facility does not provide firearms or ammunition to customers.
With an impressive list of credentialed instructors and an indoor range accommodating both pistols (25yds) and rifles (46yds), the Burnsville Rifle and Pistol Range brings it all together for those looking to learn and those looking to keep their skills sharp. Located just south of County Rd 42 on Ewing Avenue, the range offers a number of rental fee options based upon the desired usage by the shooters. See the Web site for complete Range rules and training classes offered. Note that the range does not rent firearms. Open to the public on a first come-first serve basis. There are some limited items for sale including cleaning kits and targets. Ammo is sold.
