What Great Shooting Ranges Look Like Inside and Out

Firing range booths with electronic control panels facing targets down the lit shooting lanes.

We are proud of every range we build. Hard work, dedication to quality and safety, along with expert knowledge go into every project. Out of all the shooting range projects Action Target completed in 2013, the following four ranges stood out as great examples of what shooting ranges can be and should be by adapting […]

7 Public Relations Tips for Shooting Ranges

Shooting range with target sheets hanging from railings, bright lighting, and orange walls.

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 […]

Help Shape the Changing Face of Shooting Sports

Woman aiming pistol indoors; wearing denim jacket and glasses; target range with "Light Control" sign.

According to a recent study done by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), “the landscape of target shooters has shifted.” With 20% of current shooters having taken up the sport in just the last five years, a new generation has emerged with a completely different demographic profile. The study compares established shooters (more than five […]

Illinois Shooting Range Braces for New Concealed Carry Law with Huge Upgrade

Building facade with sign "GAT GUNS INDOOR RANGE"; cars parked in front.

As Illinois becomes the 50th state to allow the concealed carry of firearms, one shooting range a half hour out of Chicago is preparing for the influx of new shooters and turning heads in the process. GAT Guns of East Dundee, Ill., recently added a monumental 39 new indoor lanes to its existing 24 making […]

Action Target Increases H&H Shooting Sports’ Lane Count

Indoor shooting range with numbered shooting stalls, target carriers, and bullet trap at the far end.

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?

Target hanging in an indoor shooting range with concrete walls and ceiling panels.

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 […]

Bullet Trap Comparisons, Pt. 2

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Building a shooting range can be a daunting task. There are so many different things to consider and decisions to make that it can become a little overwhelming. One issue that seems to confuse potential range owners the most is bullet containment. Without a doubt, bullet containment is the most important aspect of every indoor […]

Bullet Trap Comparisons, Pt. 1

Sand dune indoors under ceiling lights, next to brick wall.

For many years, bullet trap technology has been mired in confusion, misunderstanding, and misinformation. The various approaches to bullet containment and disposal have become as diverse as they are numerous. The purpose of this article is to provide accurate information and valuable education by examining various bullet trap theories, technologies, and applications in an objective […]

Action Target Builds its First Shooting Range in South America

Indoor shooting range with Action Target advertisement boards displaying company logo, website, and contact details.

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 […]