Action Target Builds TriCounty Tactical Mobile Shooting Range

Mobile shooting range trailer powered by Action Target and Tri County Tactical Training and Equipment.

The lead trainer for TriCounty Tactical, Kurt Newman, was aware of the training needs across many police departments and law enforcement agencies, but also realized the tight budget constraints of these same agencies. Knowing what they wanted to accomplish, TriCounty Tactical requested a mobile shooting range with ballistic containment and advanced training capabilities beyond what […]

Myths About Rubber Berm Traps: Part II

Indoor shooting range with a bullet trap at the back wall, concrete floor, and overhead target tracks.

As we discussed in the first part of this article, rubber berms are a fantastic way to contain rounds on ranges that see limited use, but they aren’t perfect in every circumstance. Rubber berms have their limitations no matter what you may read. If you are considering installing a rubber berm on your indoor or […]

Myths About Rubber Berm Traps

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At its most basic level, a rubber berm trap is approximately two feet of chopped rubber laid on top of an angled support structure to create a backstop or “berm” to catch bullets fired into it. There are several different approaches to this fundamental idea, but the same basic principles apply to them all. When […]

The Equipment You Need to Make a Good Shooting Range Great: Pt. 2

Outdoor shooting range bullet trap with angled steel panels and overhead baffles designed to safely capture fired rounds.

By Matt Brinkerhoff, Action Target Range Consultant When it comes to shooting ranges, bullet containment is the paramount concern. As we discussed in our last article, the appropriate bullet traps and safety baffles need to be in place in order to keep your customers and employees safe. That means bullet traps that reliably collect and […]

The Equipment You Need to Make a Good Shooting Range Great: Pt. 1

Outdoor shooting range bullet trap with angled steel panels and overhead canopy designed to capture and contain fired rounds.

By Matt Brinkerhoff, Action Target Range Consultant Anyone who has been to a quality shooting range knows it requires much more than a line drawn in the dirt and a few paper targets. Great shooting ranges are designed to protect customers, employees, and the environment. Here at Action Target, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and […]

The Top 3 Things to Consider When Building a Shooting Range

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Building a shooting range is a huge endeavor that should be approached cautiously and systematically. There are many things to consider and potential issues you may have to deal with; however, don’t let that deter you. Building a shooting range is a perfectly attainable goal if you start things right. Even if you already own […]

What is the Best Bullet Trap for my Range?

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Choosing a bullet trap is an important decision that will directly impact a range’s profits. However, it is a decision that often seems overwhelming given the number of options available. To truly understand how important a bullet trap is to range operations and budget, it is helpful to think of the range as a large […]