The Total Containment Trap™ (TCT) is the safest, strongest, and most eco-friendly bullet trap in the world—trusted by law enforcement, military, and commercial ranges across the globe. It provides full ballistic coverage, making it ideal for both fixed firing lines and dynamic tactical training environments where safety and performance are paramount. Built from heavy-duty, armored steel, the TCT is engineered to withstand continuous high-volume shooting while maintaining structural integrity over time. Its low-maintenance design features the most efficient lead collection system on the market, dramatically reducing airborne lead and cleanup time. This not only protects shooters and range personnel but also ensures compliance with EPA and OSHA environmental standards. With unmatched safety, durability, and sustainability, the Total Containment Trap™ delivers long-term value and peace of mind for professional shooting ranges.
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Collects lead fragments and dust for recycling, keeping them from impacting surrounding ground, waterways, and air.
Modular system is designed to collect lead with no down time. Does not require the use of water or rubber.
Patented ballistic design ensures that the trap is able to handle millions of handgun, shotgun, and rifle rounds.
Trap can be utilized in cross-lane and tactical shooting scenarios.
The TCT’s component architecture works as a unified safety system, containing impacts, controlling splatter, and managing lead and dust so lanes stay consistent under high-volume fire.
Navigate the hotspots to see how the TCT’s components work together to deliver top-tier range operation at the highest safety standards.
Ballistic steel deflector (funnel) plates steer rounds into the Vortex™ chamber with minimal splatter, and their replaceable design makes it easy to swap high-wear sections to maintain peak safety and performance.
The Vortex™ deceleration chamber captures rounds as they enter, spinning them along the chamber wall to safely slow and contain them. A fully sealed AR550 shell with patented gasket/manifold design helps control dust.
After deceleration, rounds drop into your choice of collection system: economical 3.5-gal canisters, roll out 20-gal drums for easy recycling, or a screw conveyor that feeds a 55-gal drum for high volume.
Using negative pressure, the dust collection unit pulls lead dust and fragments from the trap and deposits them in a containment system for easy recycling. Integrated via the chamber’s patented manifold for cleaner operation.
Engineered geometry and armor steel work together to capture energy, protect people, and keep training moving—even under tactical, cross-lane use.
Precision-angled funnel plates drive rounds into the trap mouth
Full-height, wall-to-wall design contains every downrange shot
Smooth energy path reduces splash and secondary fragmentation
AR500/AR550 plate options matched to caliber and duty cycles
Thicknesses from 1/4″ to 1″ for handgun through rifle programs
Heavy-duty mounts and seams maintain alignment under high volume
Calculated strike angles support dynamic and lateral engagements
Stable performance for movement-based and multi-shooter drills
Deflection plate design allows for a minimum 3 yard shooting distance, depending on caliber.
Captures, slows, and stores rounds safely—supporting dynamic drills while keeping maintenance simple and controlled.
Open mouth directs rounds into a spiral path along the chamber wall
Rotational drag decelerates bullets before gentle capture
Deposits into individual containers or a screw conveyor for clean handling
Patented open-mouth design supports cross-lane and movement drills
Wide capture window reduces splash and secondary fragmentation
Consistent performance under varied angles, calibers, and tempos
Patented sealing keeps the chamber closed under repeated impact
Ballistic steel geometry engineered for millions of rounds without damage
Service access and collection options speed lead removal and reduce downtime
Once decelerated, rounds fall into a Bullet Collection System located below the Vortex deceleration chamber. Action Target offers three different options to fit any range or budget.
Maintain clean air and fast turnarounds. The DCU uses negative pressure to capture lead dust at the source, keep it contained, and simplify disposal—supporting safer, high-throughput training.
Draws hazardous lead dust into closed, transport-ready containers
Minimizes exposure for shooters, staff, and service vendors
Streamlines disposal to reduce shutdowns and compliance risk
Advanced cartridges deliver higher capture efficiency and cleaner air
Lower pressure drop extends filter life and reduces energy load
Quick-change service keeps lanes open and maintenance predictable
Prevents large debris from clogging the system
Maintains steady airflow and consistent collection performance
Reduces unplanned maintenance and protects downstream components
The Total Containment Trap (TCT) scales from enclosed lanes to open pads—delivering safe round capture, cleaner air strategies, and efficient lead handling. The Boom System adds a structural framework around the Vortex™ chamber and funnel plates where no overhead structure exists, enabling TCT deployments indoors or outdoors.
Integrates with tactical baffles, wall baffles, and DCU for full containment and air quality control
Supports pistol and rifle programs with predictable splatter mitigation and streamlined cleanup
Compatible with SmartRange-style workflows for timed drills, faster resets, and higher throughput
Vortex™ + funnel plates capture energy in wind, dust, and temperature swings without hard-surface splash
Works with berms, sidewalls, and PEPP/acoustic solutions to manage noise footprint where required
Service paths and screw-conveyor/collection options keep maintenance organized and compliant
Freestanding steel structure supports Vortex™ and funnel plates when no overhead mounting is available
Deployable indoors or outdoors; aligns with trap geometry, clearances, and safety envelopes
Modular spans and anchor options adapt to site constraints while preserving zero-SDZ practices and access for inspection/servicing
The Total Containment Trap is the most durable steel trap available on the market and is available in both ATI Class 1 (Pistol) and ATI Class 2 (Rifle) rated options.
.50 BMG Considerations
The ATI Class 2 (Rifle) rated version can handle .50 BMG rounds; however, due to the powerful nature of this round certain factors need to be considered related to the life expectancy and maintenance of the Total Containment Trap. Learn more here.
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