Shoot Houses and Shoot House Training
By Bob Schneider I was first introduced to live fire shoot house training in 1986 at the world famous Gunsite Academy in northern Arizona. I had already been a Denver, Colorado, police officer for more than 10 years and was then a member of its full-time special weapons and tactics team (SWAT). Prior to transferring […]
Action Target Builds its First Shooting Range in South America
The PCERJ range in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marks a milestone for Action Target’s growing international program PROVO, Utah – April 9, 2013 – Action Target recently installed a new shooting range in Brazil for the State Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro (PCERJ). This is the first range built by Action Target in South […]
Action Target Hits the Beach with a Record-Breaking Bullet Trap
Action Target engineers are doing more on the beaches of Florida this spring than just surfing or getting a tan: they are designing the biggest bullet trap ever built. Lotus Gunworks of Jensen Beach, Fla., will be opening its doors next week and inviting shooters to try out its new double-decker shooting range featuring a […]
Keys to a Successful Shot
By George Harris Much has been written about precision shooting in the world of combat skill development and pistol shooting in general. Perspectives and definitions of how and why we hit the intended target vary so greatly that two people involved in a heated discussion regarding precision shooting may be very parallel in their thinking, […]
Action Target Celebrates 20 Years with Thunder Ranch
Since it was founded in 1986, Action Target has had the pleasure of working with some of the greatest innovators in the industry from mechanical engineers to world-renowned law enforcement trainers. Each has left a unique impression and, in some cases, has even shaped the future of the company. One man who has played a […]
Panteao Productions Names Action Target Its Official Target Provider
PROVO, Utah – March 7, 2013 – Panteao Productions announced that Action Target is now the video production company’s official target provider. Beginning immediately, all videos featuring firearms training on steel targets will exclusively feature Action Target products. As the industry leader in instructional firearms videos, Panteao Productions needed a dependable target that could hold […]
School Shootings – What are we doing to protect our children?
By John Krupa III The Sandy Hook school shooting shocked the very psyche of this nation. I was numbed by its impact, and as a father of two grade school children, it was heart breaking to even imagine what those parents had to endure in the loss of their children. As the nation mourned, my […]
PoliceTrades.com Helps Agencies Find Additional Revenue Sources
With the downturn in the economy and shrinking tax dollars, law enforcement agencies are searching for new sources of funding for needed equipment. PoliceTrades.com is helping law enforcement agencies find additional revenue through the trade of department firearms. Whether it be duty firearms, confiscated guns, or restricted Class 3 weapons, PoliceTrades.com is turning obsolete firearms into […]
SHOT Show Media Day’s 2013 ATI Safety Award Presented to EOTech
EOTech presented with award during SHOT Show for exceptional firearms safety practices during media event LAS VEGAS – February 4, 2013 – SHOT Show Media Day at the Range announces EOTech as the recipient of the Action Target 2013 Media Day Safety award. This award is given to the media day exhibitor that holds to […]
Myths About Wet Steel Traps
As with anything else in life, the ability to make an informed decision is based on the quality of the information you receive. The purpose of this article is to explore some of the claims associated with using water on steel funnel traps. This information represents the opinions of Action Target based on the experience […]