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

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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 § […]

Firearm Maintenance: The Essential Guide to Cleaning and Safety After Range Time

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Introduction Firearms, akin to precision instruments, demand meticulous care and attention. Whether you’re an avid marksman or just starting your journey, mastering the art of firearm maintenance is paramount. This expanded guide delves deeper into the nuances of gun cleaning, safety, and the best practices to ensure your firearm remains in peak condition after every […]

GunVote Campaign

As a voting member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Action Target supports the Gun Vote campaign. This campaign encourages citizens across the nation to vote for those who support gun rights. The NSSF provides up-to-date news and information on political races and politicians looking to impact the Second Amendment. The website also features […]

7 Public Relations Tips for Shooting Ranges

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Public relations can be difficult no matter what industry you’re in, but for those who own shooting ranges and gun shops, it can be absolutely terrifying. It seems the majority of news stories about shooting ranges are purely negative and focus on battles over zoning, environmental concerns, community opposition, or violent crime. The media may […]

Action Target Increases H&H Shooting Sports’ Lane Count

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PROVO, Utah – Aug. 15, 2013 – H&H Shooting Sports of Oklahoma City recently teamed up with Action Target, the world leader in shooting range development, equipment and services, to increase their shooting lane count from 55 to 61 making them one of the largest gun range and retail firearm stores in the nation. Action […]

Crowdfunding and Shooting Ranges: Odd Couple or Perfect Match?

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In the old days, if you wanted money to finance a project or new business (like a shooting range), there were only a few ways to do it. You could talk to local business investors, obtain a small business loan, or beg a rich uncle. And if none of those worked, then you put the […]

Quick Ways to Supplement Your Law Enforcement Budget at Year’s End

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Proper training begins with proper facilities and equipment. For law enforcement agencies, the fiscal year is coming to a close – making now a great time to use that extra budget for needed range equipment, upgrades, and services. For agencies looking to upgrade while still saving money, Action Target | Law Enforcement Targets offers a number […]

SHOT Show Media Day’s 2013 ATI Safety Award Presented to EOTech

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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 […]

Between The Berms: Athena, Goddess Of Gun Ranges

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Editors Note: This article was originally published in The Shooting Wire on December 5, 2012. It is being republished here with permission from Editor Paul Erhardt. The Athena Gun Club is the range your range hopes to be when it grows up. Located in Houston, Texas, with something like 100,000 oil industry execs within a […]

Action Target at the 2013 SHOT Show

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It’s that time of year again where the entire firearms industry gets together in Las Vegas for a whole week of fantastically exhausting SHOT Show fun. Here at Action Target, we’re putting the final touches on our booth and loading up for a week in Vegas. If you’re attending SHOT Show this year, make sure […]