The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Training Center and Weapons Range Complex is located on a 84 acre tract of land which was donated to the department by BASF.

 

Work began on the project in the mid 1980's and the firing ranges were put into operation in 1990. The building, which houses the Training Division offices and classroom, was dedicated on January 26, 1994.

 

Currently, a full-time training staff of four officers is housed at this location. All departmental training is coordinated at the training center, as well as the operation of the department's Crisis Response Team (SWAT).

 

 

 

 

 

Weapons Range Complex

 

In addition to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Department, approximately twenty local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies conduct their firearms or tactical training at this site.

 

Use of the weapons ranges are made available to the citizens of the parish on a regular basis.

 

The two rifle ranges are open to the public year-round on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Additionally, prior to the opening of deer season each year, the range is opened for additional days so that hunters can safely sight-in their hunting rifles. All shooting during these days is conducted under the supervision of sheriff's department personnel.