Electronic Scoring: Kongsberg Mikroelektronikk

Paper shooting target mounted on a wooden frame with a large black bullseye circle in the center for marksmanship practice.

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in February 2011. As of March 2013, Action Target no longer distributes or sells Kongsbert Mikroelektronikk electronic scoring targets. At Action Target Inc., we are proud to be the US distributor of Kongsberg Mikroelektronikk electronic scoring targets. These targets are specifically designed to meet police and military marksmen, […]

Reducing Lead & Noise at Indoor Firing Ranges

Two people in a scuffle in a graffiti-covered hallway, with another person watching nearby.

A major concern when shooting at an indoor range is the contained nature it requires and the hazards present.  Workers and users of indoor firing ranges may be exposed to hazardous levels of lead and noise. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends steps for workers and employers to reduce exposures. According […]

Firearms Proficiency Skill Levels (Part Two)

Firearms instructor guiding trainees during live fire training exercise.

Written by Benjamin Kurata (Continued from last week…)The following are arbitrary levels and goals of shooting performance. I use the word arbitrary as I have chosen them with no other intent than to place a stake in the sand so that the shooter can think about where (s)he is and where (s)he wishes to go […]

Firearms Proficiency Skill Levels (Part One)

Person aiming rifle on shooting range; wearing earmuffs, vest. Text: "TRAIN. SERVE. PROTECT."

Written by Benjamin Kurata When we talk about using firearms against lethal force threats, there is only one real measure of proficiency and an endless number of pseudo measurements. I do not say that in a negative way, as pseudo measurements save a lot of wear and tear on our personnel. However, we have to […]