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"Did you know that 12% of police officer injuries happen during their department's training" -League of MN Cities (LMC). For 2018-2022, the average lost time training injury claim for LMCIT insured police departments cost $47,200! - LMC
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Law Enforcement

Training

Reality based training environments can be modified to accommodate any training need. Also available is a 12 lane shooting range, shooting simulator, mats room. and more...

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FIRE SERVICES

Training

Multi-level indoor and outdoor training environments for fire service training. Exterior buildings for smoke houses to include indoor training area for a full engine to drive indoors out of elements for year round training.

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL

SERVICES TRAINING

Reality based training environments can be utilized for EMS training and ample classroom space for lecture based and practical exercises. Area for community classes as well.

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SHOOTING RANGE

LANE RENTAL

Our state-of-the-art INVERIS  12-lane shooting range is available for both law enforcement agencies and public access on the weekends. Featuring a 50-yard shooting distance...

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Facilities/Rentals
(Government Agencies)

Explore our different training space and facility features available for public safety agency use. Featuring nearly 198,000 square feet of indoor & outdoor training space available.
 

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*Note: Any reservation outside of regular business hours requires a $35 per hour add-on fee for a staff member to be onsite.
There will be a 3%-5% fee increase to varying facility spaces for 1/1/2026 due to rising costs. 

HERO Center 12 lane range indoor

12-Lane Range

  • Programmable Target Controls

  • Shooting Distance 50 yards

  • State-of-the-art venitlation with HEPA filtration.

  • Raised track to allow for a vehicle in range

$250

per hour (2 hour min.)

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HERO Center Mats Room

MATS ROOM

  • Completely padded walls and floors

  • Excellent for defensive tactics/RTR training

  • Direct access to 'Reality Based Training' area

  • Direct access to training simulator. 

$140

per 4 hour block

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HERO Center Classrooms

CLASSROOM(S)

  • Classroom A seats 50 people

  • Classroom B seats 50 people

  • Classroom A & B combined seat 120 people,

  • Classroom C seats 30 people

  • Pre-Training area with 24 seats.

$100-$340

per 4 hour block

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HERO Center indoor reality based training (RBT)

Indoor Reality Based

  • Unlimited room configurations

  • Flexible situational training environment.

  • Fast, easy setup within minutes

  • Rugged and durable walls for non-marking sim rounds.

$295

per 4 hour block

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HERO Center Outdoor reality based training (RBT)

Outdoor Houses

  • Split entry home with battering door.

  • Rambler home with explosive entry.

  • Rear entry/egress access points.

  • Large parking lot for traffic scenarios and non-marking sim rounds.

  • Completely fenced in back area.

$295

per 4 hour block

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Training Simulator

  • Over 800 scenarios to choose from.

  • 3-screen scenarios.

  • Training weapons available.

  • CO2 powered training weapons provide immediate feedback.

  • Use Taser, OC, baton and flashlight. 

$100

per 1 hour block

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Prices subject to change without notice. Reservation is required to use the HERO Center training space and range facilities. Certain restrictions apply.

PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE

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Our state-of-the-art, 12-lane shooting range is available to the public on weekends for lane rentals.  Featuring a 50-yard shooting distance with rifle sighting allowed.  

RANGE OPEN 

ON WEEKENDS!

CIVILIAN COURSES FOR THE PUBLIC

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-Firearm Safety Courses

-Permit to Carry

-Intro to handguns

-Public CPR & Health Classes

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PUBLIC SAFETY COURSES

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-MN BCA Courses
-FTO
-Patrol Tactics
-Crisis Intervention
-FBI Basic Crisis Negotiator
-And More!

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LOCATION
HOURS
CONTACT US

10125 85th Street S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Monday-Friday 8 - 4:30 pm
(By reservation only,
range NOT open to public weekdays)

Saturday Range Hours (OPEN TO PUBLIC)
10 am - 5 pm

Sunday Range Hours (OPEN TO PUBLIC)
10 am - 5 pm

$5 discount per hour for active/retired
law enforcement, military and veterans
(with proper ID, CLICK HERE to learn more) 
 

651-458-2811

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The HERO Center is owned and operated by the cities of Cottage Grove and Woodbury, Minnesota.

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