MN DNR Fire Arms Safety Shooting Backstop Project

By Gordon Tate

MCF Willow River Challenge Incarceration Program assisted the MN DNR with constructing a shooting backstop for the DNR's Fire Arms Safety Program.

The MN DNR requested assistance from the MCF Willow River Challenge Incarceration Program to construct a shooting backstop for their Fire Arms Safety Training Program located at the General Andrews DNR site in Willow River, MN. This project will help to serve the community and assist the DNR for conducting Fire Arm Safety Training.

This project was completed by MCF Willow River staff Ofc. Scott Salzer and Ofc. Daryl Fleck who helped to organize, give direction, and supervise the construction of these shooting backstops with the help and assistance of the Challenge Incarceration Program Participants. These Officers worked with the local DNR Conservation Officer, General Andrews, and DNR Staff to get this completed in time for the first class which was held on June 14 of this year.

Thank you Ofc. Salzer and Ofc. Fleck for your hard work, dedication, and leadership for the Department, to the communities you serve, and for role modeling a positive attitude and positive life values to the incarcerated population at the Challenge Incarceration Program.