Why Do Gun Ranges Ask for an ID? What to Bring, What Gets Checked, and Why

View of downrange of the gun range Lake Erie Arms, OH

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

People shooting handguns at a firing range, each in separate lanes with targets ahead.

At Action Target, we love revisiting indoor shooting ranges we helped build to update and improve existing or outdated equipment.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 […]

Two Years Strong: VirTra Continues Support for Action Target’s LETC in 2023

Introduction Action Target is thrilled to announce VirTra as a key sponsor for Law Enforcement Training Camp (LETC) for the second consecutive year. This partnership symbolizes our shared commitment to providing law enforcement personnel with top-notch training and resources. The camp, scheduled for August 21-25 in Provo, Utah, will feature a range of advanced training […]

SHOT Show Press Release

Shooting range booths, empty, lined up indoors with targets in the distance.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACTION TARGET TO SHOWCASE GROUND-BREAKING SHOOTING RANGE SOLUTIONS AT SHOT SHOW 2020 PROVO, UTAH – January 17, 2020 – Action Target Inc., the leading manufacturer of modern shooting ranges, will display new and revolutionary shooting range technology and services at SHOT Show 2020. Visit Action Target at booth #14568 for live, hands-on […]

Memberships and Marketing – Building a Foundation for Success

Exterior view of Reloaderz NJ shooting range building with gray walls, blue signage, and an American flag outside.

THE POWER OF BRANDING Once you’ve built your range, you have the task of attracting and forging relationships with customers. To achieve this, your business requires a distinctive and memorable persona. The marketing world refers to this persona as a “brand.” Having a strongly-defined and reliable brand builds recognition and familiarity, which breeds credibility and […]

Action Target Launches The BCS Deluxe 20 Bullet Collection System For Lead Containment

A black drum labeled "AT BCS DELUXE 20™" rests on a wheeled blue base in an industrial setting.

ACTION TARGET LAUNCHES THE BCS DELUXE 20 BULLET COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR LEAD CONTAINMENT   PROVO, UTAH – July 16, 2018 – Action Target Inc., the leading manufacturer of modern shooting ranges, has announced the launch of the BCS Deluxe 20 as another solution for indoor and outdoor shooting range bullet collection. The BCS Deluxe 20 […]

Action Target Announces Innovative New Everyday Carry Steel Target, The PT Scout

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACTION TARGET ANNOUNCES INNOVATIVE NEW  EVERYDAY CARRY STEEL TARGET, THE PT SCOUT   PROVO, Utah – May 3, 2018 – Action Target INC., the leading manufacturer of modern shooting ranges and innovative target systems has announced the release of a tool-free target system designed to utilize a 2×4, ring louder, maximize portability and […]