Action Target and Celerant Streamline Operations for Shooting Range Owners and Operators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACTION TARGET AND CELERANT STREAMLINE OPERATIONS FOR SHOOTING RANGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS Celerant’s Range Software Now Talks Directly to SmartRange AXIS™, Eliminating Manual Lane Setup Provo, Utah – June 2, 2026 — Action Target, Inc., a leading manufacturer of shooting range equipment and technology, today announced that Celerant Technology, a preferred retail […]
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Commercial Indoor Shooting Range?
Range Guide QUICK ANSWER All-in project cost (including land or lease-related real estate costs, plus construction and range systems) commonly lands in the multi-million-dollar range, and can climb significantly with higher bay and lane counts, premium tech, or challenging site conditions. Range systems and specialty buildout alone (ventilation and filtration, bullet containment, acoustics, target systems, […]
How to Open a Shooting Range: A Guide to Building and Launching a Commercial Shooting Facility
Range Guide QUICK ANSWER Use our “How to Open a Shooting Range” guide to plan and ask better questions: it’s a high-level roadmap for owners/operators, and it clarifies where you’ll need specialists for design, compliance, and risk management. Treat your project like a specialized facility, not just a retail build-out: indoor ranges can live or […]
Essential Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Shooting Range in Peak Condition
Range Maintenance QUICK ANSWER Consistent range maintenance protects shooters, preserves equipment, and helps you stay compliant—whether it’s a home range, LE training facility, or military installation. Routine HEPA vacuuming, bullet trap cleaning, and scheduled equipment inspections reduce safety risks, prevent unexpected downtime, and keep operations running smoothly. Action Target Range Services provides full-service support, including […]
Why Can’t You Shoot Green Tip Ammo at Shooting Ranges?
Range Safety QUICK ANSWER Most ranges ban M855 “green tip” 5.56 because of its steel penetrator core, which is much harder on steel targets, traps, and baffles than standard lead-core ammo. That steel penetrator also raises ricochet risk, especially on indoor ranges or against pitted or poorly angled steel, sending fragments back toward the line. […]
Action Target Press Release: SHOT Show 2026
“ACTION TARGET MARKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEXT-GENERATION RANGE TECHNOLOGIES AT SHOT SHOW 2026.” Action Target Inc., the global leader in shooting range technology, will kick off celebrating its 40th anniversary at SHOT Show 2026, showcasing new advancements that redefine how ranges are designed, managed, and experienced. From January 20–23, 2026, attendees can visit Booth #12816 […]
Action Target Introduces TopShot™ Shotgun Ranges – A New Era for Indoor Clay Target Sports
Provo, Utah December 2025 – Action Target, the undisputed global leader in shooting range innovation for nearly four decades, today introduced the most significant advancement in indoor shotgun sports: the TopShot™ Indoor Shotgun Range system. Already live at the world’s first TopShot™ installation, Lake Erie Arms in Ohio, this turnkey platform is engineered to deliver […]
Action Target 2025 Year in Review: Products, Ranges, and What’s Next
THE YEAR AT A GLANCE In 2025, Action Target paired innovation with execution—delivering real customer outcomes through end-to-end range solutions for law enforcement, military, commercial, and home environments. From the line to the control room, our focus stayed on building safer, smarter training and shooting experiences that perform day after day. In this recap, we’ll […]
Why Do Gun Ranges Ask for an ID? What to Bring, What Gets Checked, and Why
QUICK ANSWER Most ranges verify a government-issued photo ID to confirm age, attach your signed waiver, and tie rentals or incidents to the right person. Ranges don’t generally run federal NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) background checks to let you shoot. NICS is for firearm transfers by licensed dealers under 27 CFR § […]
Ready Gunner: 2023 Indoor Range Updates & Improvements
At Action Target, we love revisiting indoor shooting ranges we helped build to update and improve existing or outdated equipment. We recently worked with our friends at Ready Gunner in Orem, UT to upgrade target retrievers and install a new Dust Control Unit (DCU). Upgraded Target Retreivers Before this recent update, six lanes at Ready […]