Public Safety Training Center

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The Public Safety Training Center is a state-of-the-art indoor firing range, open to both law-enforcement agencies and the public. Located in the heart of Clackamas County near the Clackamas Town Center, we also offer public fingerprinting services (by appointment only) and the Sheriff's Office Concealed Handgun Licensing Program.

State of the art gun ranges, classrooms and defensive tactics room are available for rental.

Our classes give PSTC members and non-members an opportunity to improve themselves in a variety of self-defense disciplines.

Apply for a Concealed Handgun License, schedule your appointment and pay online!

Live Scan inkless digital fingerprinting services by appointment.

Specialized rooms for rent to meet the training and event needs of our business, community and law enforcement partners. 

Our armory and ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

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A complete list of our Classes and Clinics are available online.

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  • We do offer memberships; however, you may also shoot on a drop-in basis.
  • You will be required to take a safety tutorial and test — a short orientation upon your first visit — and sign a liability statement. There is no charge for this.
  • You must have a working firearm in your possession.
  • For non-members, the lane fee is $18 per person. 
  • You must purchase and shoot our ammunition. 
  • You may bring your own targets or purchase ours for $1 each.
  • All personal targets are subject to approval by the range staff.
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  • The range is open to handguns, rimfire rifles and handgun-caliber rifles.
  • .223, 7.62x39, 300 Blackout, 30 carbine are ONLY allowed on Rifle Night (Thursdays from 4 p.m. – close).
  • You must purchase and shoot our ammunition.
  • Ammunition availability will determine if you may or may not shoot unusual calibers.
  • All firearms are subject to approval by the range staff.
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Ejected shells are very hot and will burn and/or blister. Also, the range is very loud.

For your safety, we require the following:

  • Earmuff-style hearing protection 
  • Wrap-around eye protection (provided) or side shields (not provided)
  • Closed-toed shoes (socks may be substituted)
  • Shirts and pants

We recommend the following:

  • Baseball caps
  • Long-sleeve protection
  • Long pants and high-neck shirts
  • Ear-plugs as backup to ear-muffs
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  • 18 years old with proof of age
  • 12 years old if accompanied and supervised by a legal guardian (liability waiver required)
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We accept:

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Discover Card
  • Checks
  • Cash
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The Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) was completed in 1998 in memory of the late James T. Brouillette. His vision was to develop a regional firearms training facility for law enforcement agencies and shooting sports enthusiasts.

Phone:503-794-8072
Email:PSTCadmin@clackamas.us

12700 SE 82nd Ave Clackamas, OR 97015

Office Hours:

 

 

PSTC Public Shooting Range
(APPOINTMENT ONLY)
503-794-8023
Schedule range time
Wed10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thurs & Fri2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sat & Sun9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

 

CHL
(APPOINTMENT ONLY)
503-794-8059
Mon to Fri8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Fingerprinting/Passport Photos
(APPOINTMENT ONLY)
503-794-8072
Mon to Thurs8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fri8 a.m. - 3 p.m.