The Portable Runner is a mobile, cable-driven target system that brings controlled threat movement to both established ranges and remote training sites. Its portable frame, flexible span options, and simple handheld controller let instructors create lateral movement, charging drills, and other dynamic scenarios without permanent infrastructure—delivering more realistic reps for law enforcement and military shooters.
From your first question to your final shot, Action Target is your trusted partner—guiding you every step of the way.
Lightweight, field-ready design can be deployed quickly, even at remote training sites.
Handheld variable-speed controller makes target movement easy to manage on the line.
Works with standard cardboard silhouettes and optional 3D targets (3D hanger required).
Action Target’s Portable Runner is a motorized moving target system built for agencies that demand durability, flexibility, and realism. Powered from a standard 120V outlet or a generator in the field, it delivers the speed, torque, and control you need to run serious live-fire drills with confidence.
Robust construction handles bigger, heavier targets and longer cable runs without sacrificing reliability or performance.
Stands up to the punishment of daily qualifications, tactical courses, and advanced firearms programs.
Supports full-size threat silhouettes and other mission-relevant targets for law enforcement and military drills
Plugs directly into common AC outlets at your range, with no special electrical infrastructure required.
Easily powered by a portable generator for training in austere or off-grid locations.
Horizontal steel cable runs between 2×4 uprights, anchored with stakes and steel tie-downs to keep the line tight and consistent.
Dial in target movement for everything from slow lateral exposure to fast-charging threats and vehicle-based drills.
Rapid start/stop capability enables complex, timed exposures and shoot/no-shoot decision-making.
Fast, smooth motion supports dynamic combat drills, defensive driving scenarios, and other high-intensity training evolutions.
Behind the Portable Runner is a straightforward, hard-working drive system: a motor-driven trolley riding a tensioned steel cable, controlled by a simple hand-held pendant that lets instructors dictate exactly how the target moves through the lane.
The motor drives a rolling trolley along the horizontal steel cable, keeping the target locked onto a defined path.
Targets attach straight to the trolley, so every command to the motor is translated immediately into visible movement downrange.
Few moving parts and a rigid steel cable track mean less drift, less sag, and more consistent operation over repeated training days.
A compact hand-held control lets instructors send the target in either direction with simple, intuitive inputs.
You determine exactly when the target advances, retreats, or crosses the lane, matching movement to your specific course design.
Consistent, repeatable direction changes make it easier to run timed standards, graded evaluations, and scenario-based lanes.
The system’s maximum travel supports long lateral runs and straight-in approaches where the target closes on the shooter.
Select 15′, 100′, or 330′ cables to tailor the setup for close-quarters work, mid-range lanes, or extended-distance engagements.
Pair the runner with 3D cardboard threats that only fall when hit correctly to reinforce precision shot placement and realistic threat response.
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.
