Military Shooting Ranges

Mission-Ready Training Environments Engineered for the Armed Forces

Military ranges and shoot houses are purpose-built environments for safe, repeatable live fire—used to qualify shooters, rehearse mission-specific tactics, and run high-tempo sustainment day or night. They enable commanders to validate standards, capture performance data, and turn training reps directly into operational readiness.

Action Target designs and delivers custom ranges that align with your objectives, protect personnel, and stay mission-ready under heavy use. With nearly 40 years of experience, we pair combat-durable hardware with integrated control, compliant ballistic containment and ventilation, and full lifecycle support—working hand-in-hand with program managers, engineers, architects, procurement, and end users to deliver on time and on spec anywhere in the world.

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP?

From your first question to your final shot, Action Target is your trusted partner—guiding you every step of the way.

OUR RANGE BUILD PROCESS

From early planning and equipment selection to installation and sustainment, Action Target is with you at every step. Explore the range build process below to understand what it takes to get your range up and running. Wherever you are in the journey, start by contacting us. Our team will provide the guidance, tools, and resources to take your range from concept to qualified firing line.

Consultation

Unlock the power of Action Target at any stage. We’ll expertly guide your vision, streamline your processes, and align your timelines—transforming ambitious goals into a precise, actionable roadmap for success.

Location

Whether starting with a new building or retrofitting an existing building, we will help choose the ideal setup and define the range envelope. We’ll coordinate with architects/GCs for ventilation, acoustics, electrical, and building code compliance.

DESIGN

Crafted uniquely for your project. We’ll expertly curate the ideal range equipment to fit your space, budget, and goals—transforming your custom configuration into precise blueprints and vivid renderings for seamless approval.

Build

From groundbreaking to grand opening, we stand by you every step. We’ll coordinate with architects, contractors, permits, and approvals—using our experience and trusted partners to deliver you a fully commissioned range.

Sustainment

As a partner for life, you can count on performance for the long haul. Proactive maintenance, fast tech support, parts and upgrades, compliant lead/waste services, and great pricing on range supplies to keep your range running flawlessly.

CONSULTATION

Unlock the power of Action Target at any stage. We'll expertly guide your vision, streamline your processes, and align your timelines—transforming ambitious goals into a precise, actionable roadmap for success.

LOCATION

Whether starting with a new building or retrofitting an existing building, we will help choose the ideal setup and define the range envelope. We’ll coordinate with architects/GCs for ventilation, acoustics, electrical, and building code compliance.

DESIGN

Crafted uniquely for your project. We'll expertly curate the ideal range equipment to fit your space, budget, and goals—transforming your custom configuration into precise blueprints and vivid renderings for seamless approval.

BUILD

From groundbreaking to grand opening, we stand by you every step. We'll coordinate with architects, contractors, permits, and approvals—using our experience and trusted partners to deliver you a fully commissioned range.

SUSTAINMENT

As a partner for life, you can count on performance for the long haul. Proactive maintenance, fast tech support, parts and upgrades, compliant lead/waste services, and great pricing on range supplies to keep your range running flawlessly.

ESSENTIAL MILITARY RANGE PRODUCTS

WHY CHOOSE ACTION TARGET

COMBAT-READY DESIGNS

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COMBAT-READY DESIGNS

Built to withstand high-tempo qualifications and live-fire training so units can “train as they fight.” Heavy-duty target systems and structures handle sustained round counts without downtime.

MISSION-SPECIFIC PLANNING

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MISSION-SPECIFIC PLANNING

We design your range or shoot house to match your real missions—room clearing, convoy defense, or long-range shots. Site surveys and 3D layouts ensure lanes, safety angles, and instructor flow support your objectives.

FULL LIFECYCLE SUPPORT

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FULL LIFECYCLE SUPPORT

One partner from concept through sustainment lowers risk and total cost. We handle design, installation, preventive maintenance, parts, and upgrade planning.

ADVANCED BALLISTIC CONTAINMENT

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ADVANCED BALLISTIC CONTAINMENT

Bullet traps and safety systems manage multi-caliber, high-volume fire to protect people and facilities. Engineered steel, trap geometry, and ventilation control splashback and lead.

INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEMS

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INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEMS

One interface builds scenarios, runs targets, and records performance for review. SmartRange AXIS™ syncs target movement, lighting, audio, and hit detection with programmable courses of fire.

TRUSTED PARTNER WARRANTY

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TRUSTED PARTNER WARRANTY

Predictable support keeps the range ready and budgets on track. Our 3-Year Trusted Partner Warranty includes priority parts and responsive service teams.

What our clients are saying

MILITARY SHOOTING RANGE DESIGN

Action Target partners with military stakeholders to design ranges that map directly to mission sets, weapons platforms, and facility constraints. Our layouts support qualification, tactics, and high-throughput rotations while preserving instructor visibility, safe shooter flow, and operational efficiency.

  • Indoor, outdoor, maneuver, and modular range solutions sized to your site, climate, and throughput.

  • Custom shoot houses and tactical villages with reconfigurable rooms and breach points.

  • Fixed firing lines, tactical bays, or hybrid concepts to support both structured quals and maneuver.

  • Design tied to unit objectives: CQB, convoy live-fire, long-range marksmanship, and night iterations.

  • Ballistic path modeling and line-of-sight control for instructors and OIC/RSO positions.

  • Accommodation for multi-caliber platforms and high round counts without sacrificing safety.

  • Drive-in access for mounted drills, vehicle interdiction, and dismount-to-contact lanes.

  • Target arrays, barricades, and breaching points aligned to SOPs and TTPs.

  • Dedicated AAR space and data capture to shorten the training feedback loop.

  • Clear ingress/egress, staging, and ammo issue points to keep rotations moving.

  • Engineered ballistic containment, ventilation, and splash mitigation to protect personnel and infrastructure.

  • Full compliance with DoD, UFC, OSHA, and local requirements—delivered with documented approvals.

SHOOT HOUSE SOLUTIONS FOR CQB TRAINING

Action Target delivers two CQB platforms: MATCH™ for live fire with ballistic, zero-SDZ containment, and TAC House™ for marking-cartridge (Simunition®-type) rounds with fast-assembling non-ballistic walls. Each mirrors real-world structures so you can train the buildings you actually face with the platform that fits your program.

  • Through-hardened, steel-core wall panels use a zero-SDZ design and engineered ventilation to contain fragmentation and maintain a safe live-fire environment.

  • Panels stack compactly, ship in a single 20-foot container, and assemble without welding—reducing logistics and setup time.

  • Connects with central range control software for instructor observation, after action review, and additional immersive features.

  • Six- and nine-inch thick panels form realistic room shapes, closets, hallways, and hidden areas to mirror target environments.

  • Sliding ballistic panels change room geometry and paths quickly while maintaining zero SDZ for live fire.

  • Configurable up to three levels for sniper angles, stairway clearance, and balcony engagements.

  • Build scalable villages by linking multiple MATCH™ Shoot Houses with varied footprints and elevations to mirror real urban density—alleys, intersections, and courtyards.

  • Support the full mission thread—approach, breach, clear, hold, and hand-off—with dedicated space for instructor oversight.

  • Enable simultaneous, deconflicted training lanes or synchronized blue/red events with positive control.

  • Non-ballistic, solid-wall structures support reconfigurable CQB evolutions using converted duty weapons.

  • Modular kits assemble with a 5/16″ hex wrench; interlocking panels deliver stability and precise fit.

  • Ships on standard pallets; outdoor panels withstand rain, humidity, and winds up to 40 mph for rapid deployment.

ARCAS™ MODULAR SHOOTING RANGES

Together, Action Target and CoverSix introduced the ARCAS Modular Range; consisting of three configurations to meet the industry’s needs. Factory-built and purpose-designed, ARCAS delivers indoor, rifle-rated live-fire training anywhere—scalable from a single bay to multi-lane complexes, with robust ventilation, sound treatment, and fully integrated range management controls.

  • Configure for 7–100 m training distances and multi-lane layouts without interior support columns to block sightlines.

  • Purpose-built structures designed for durability and longevity in a live-fire environment.

  • Expand with classrooms, control rooms, lockers, and other support spaces as the mission set grows.

  • Completely manufactured off-site for fast setup and easy relocation or re-basing.

  • Designs available that meet DoD UFC 4-179-02 and USAF ETL 11-18 criteria for indoor small-arms ranges.

  • The ARCAS™ MBL variant meets U.S. DOT transport requirements while preserving full ballistic containment and engineered ventilation (single or dual-trailer options).
  • Floor-to-ceiling AR500 protection with steel or rubber bullet traps; zero-SDZ containment options.

  • Integrated HEPA-filtered ventilation engineered for health and comfort during sustained training.

  • Sound-treated interiors with LED lighting to support instructor oversight and shooter focus.

MILITARY RANGE SUPPLIES

Equip your unit’s range with duty-grade targets, protective gear, cleaning kits, and training supplies.

ENHANCE CONTROL WITH SMARTRANGE AXIS™

SmartRange AXIS™ centralizes targets, lighting, lanes, and range function so instructors run tighter timelines, standardize qualifications, and get more quality reps per iteration. The platform links with Action Target smart-enabled systems—DRM Pro, Pilot™ Retriever, Fixed Lateral 360, and more—for a unified, combat-ready training environment.

  • Program variable timing, exposure, movement, and hit-reactive behavior to mirror real engagements.

  • One-click day, low-light, blackout, and night-vision-compatible lighting modes without manual resets.

  • Rapid re-runs and variants keep throughput high while preserving training rigor.

  • Build and store unit-approved courses of fire with consistent scoring and thresholds.

  • Auto-log strings, hits, and times for after-action review and trend analysis.

  • Automatically push updates so every lane runs the latest standard.

  • Assign lane-level permissions, safety interlocks, and start/stop authority from a single interface.

  • Sync target actions with strobes, house lights, and audio for decision-making drills.

  • Instant cold/hot commands and emergency halts maintain positive control.

  • Tie into ventilation/HVAC for airflow presets matched to firing tempo and occupancy.

  • Remote diagnostics, alerts, and software updates reduce downtime and service calls.

  • Open integrations with Action Target systems ensure seamless expansion as your range evolves.

MULTI-CALIBER BALLISTIC CONTAINMENT

Engineered to handle sustained rifle, pistol, and crew-served fire, our containment systems protect personnel and infrastructure while minimizing maintenance. Designed for high-volume operations, they control splashback, capture lead, and simplify range turnover so training stays on schedule.

  • Armored deflection plates drive rounds into the integrated Vortex™ chamber for controlled energy dissipation—reducing splash and airborne lead during sustained fire.

  • Bullet Collection Systems (BCS): Interfaces below the Vortex chamber with options including 3.5-gal canisters, the Deluxe 20 (20-gal roll-out drums), and a screw-conveyor to 55-gal drums for higher-volume ranges.

  • Modular deceleration chamber, dust collection unit, and access panels simplify inspection, service, and compliant lead handling.

  • A rubber-granule berm that safely captures rounds; its lower initial investment makes it an effective solution when matched to your unit’s weapons and throughput.

  • Galvanized, self-supporting frame (IBC-designed) with a patented fin system maintains consistent rubber depth; optional AR-steel sidewalls and overhead baffles add protection.

  • Optional Flame Lock™ treatment delivers Class A ASTM fire ratings; clean, quiet operation with harvested rubber media and an optional .50 BMG rating.

  • Ceiling and wall baffles intercept high-angle and lateral rounds for full containment—enabling safe, movement-based tactical training.

  • Specified spacing and materials (e.g., AR-steel panels and energy-absorbing media) control impact angles, reduce ricochet, and drive rounds into designated traps.

  • Preserve instructor, shooter, and structural safety to sustain continuous, high-tempo training without compromising the facility.

  • Protective sidewalls, controlled lanes, and clearing traps enforce safe shooter flow.

  • Ballistic path modeling sets safe standoffs, ingress/egress, and vehicle-integrated lanes.

  • Ventilation tie-ins and maintenance access points simplify lead mitigation and routine service.

GUARANTEED ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

Clean air and controlled noise are mission-critical for safe, effective training. Integrated HVAC, filtration, and acoustics protect health, sustain instructor performance, and keep ranges compliant under high-tempo use.

  • Ceiling-mounted delivery creates laminar flow and negative pressure to draw contaminants downrange into the trap and filtration system.

  • Purge or recirculation systems with heating/cooling maintain required air speed and pressure in all conditions.

  • Multi-stage filtration meets OSHA/EPA/NIOSH requirements to protect personnel and adjacent spaces.

  • SmartRange AXIS™ displays real-time filter life, system pressures, and fan status in one interface.

  • Alerts and remote diagnostics enable condition-based service and faster recovery from faults.

  • Trend logs support audits and help justify sustainment budgets.

  • Low-profile wall and ceiling baffle fascia cut reverberation for clear commands and lower fatigue.

  • Live-fire–rated, cleanable panels with replaceable skins and sealed edges resist blast, dust, and moisture.
  • Preserve infrastructure longevity while maintaining access to lights, sprinklers, and other equipment for fast upkeep.
  • Systems are designed to meet UFC, OSHA, DoD, and NIOSH guidance for indoor ranges.

  • AXIS integration streamlines inspections with documented settings, alerts, and service history.

  • Clearing traps and cold-zone procedures reinforce safe weapon handling at session end.

Build Your Range

Action Target’s Build Your Range tool lets you easily design your ideal shooting range. Everything from bullet traps to target systems is customized to your needs, space, and training goals.