A well-designed recirculating ventilation system is essential for maintaining clean, safe air inside a shooting range while optimizing energy efficiency. Action Target’s advanced systems capture air from within the range, filter out hazardous particulates, and then reintroduce purified air back into the environment. Because the system reuses air that has already been heated or cooled, it significantly reduces the overall energy load compared to full exhaust systems, making it a more sustainable and cost-effective solution. Additionally, recirculation ventilation setups can be configured to remove excess humidity, maintaining a comfortable shooting environment and protecting equipment from moisture-related damage. For even greater control, optional integrated heating and mechanical cooling systems are available, ensuring a stable and comfortable range climate year-round. Backed by decades of engineering expertise, Action Target’s recirculating ventilation systems offer proven performance, environmental compliance, and operational savings for ranges of all sizes.
Range air is cleaned from lead dust before being reintroduced to the range or released back into the atmosphere.
Systems adapt to changing environmental conditions to maintain required air speed and pressure conditions.
Downrange air flow keeps the range comfortable by moving particulates away from the shooter’s respiratory zone.
SYSTEM CONTROL
Available digital and analog systems give you control over the ventilation system and provide remote access for service and maintenance.
LAMINAR DIFFUSION
Clean air is introduced into the range behind the shooting line. A radial diffuser ensures the air is evenly distributed.
AIR FLOW
Negative air pressure draws hazardous dust safely away from the shooter toward the bullet trap at a rate of 75 feet per minute, exceeding minimum NIOSH standards. It then enters an advanced filtration system for a final cleaning process.
RANGE EXHAUST FAN
The range exhaust fan (REF) filters contaminated air to keep the area around the range clean, exceeding OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH requirements. Recirculating systems exhaust about 30% of the air to maintain the majority air that has already been cooled or heated, improving energy efficiency.
MAKE UP AIR UNIT
The make up air unit (MAU) draws and filters air from the atmosphere and introduces it into the range. About 20% of the total air used by the ventilation system is drawn in through the MAU.
Action Target ventilation systems seamlessly integrate with SmartRange Axis. SmartRange Axis provides Intuitive temperature control, real-time filter status, system warnings, alarms, and more. SmartRange Axis simplifies range control by integrating all major range components into one system.
Action Target ventilation systems provide the best filtration on the market, keeping the inside and outside the shooting range clean and safe. When used properly, our HEPA filters provide 99.97% efficiency and exceed OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH requirements. Recirculating systems can be set up to use a combination of a prefilter, mid-filter, and HEPA filter or a bag filter and HEPA filter.
