Free Webinar – Choosing the Optimal Bullet Trap: The Total Containment Trap

Choosing a bullet trap is one of the most important aspects of designing and building a shooting range – an area you simply cannot afford to cut corners in. Unfortunately, it can quickly become overwhelming to determine the best, safest, most reliable, and most economical solution to fill your range’s needs. Luckily, Action Target is […]

AT Presents First 2011 National Rangemaster of the Quarter Award

Five people stand, one holding an award, in front of a banner with text: "PSI CROSSFIRE Orlando FL."

Eric Clapsaddle of the Orlando Police Department recently made the journey with his wife to Action Target’s corporate offices located in Provo, Utah to attend an award ceremony where he received the first 2011 Action Target National Rangemaster of the Quarter Award.

This event was one that Provo City Mayor John Curtis was not going to miss. As a public official, Mayor Curtis has a vested interest in the safety of his constituents and following the announcement of this award ceremony, he cleared his busy schedule to attend the award presentation in honor of Mr. Clapsaddle.

Action Target Installs Total Containment Trap for Livonia PD

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

Action Target would like to announce the newly updated Livonia Police Department Outdoor Rifle Range in Livonia, Michigan. The Livonia PD oversaw the removal of their existing bullet trap, heavy excavation and modification of existing dirt beams, concrete work and installation of Action Target’s Total Containment Bullet Trap. We wish to thank the Livonia PD […]

Action Target Completes New Shooting Range and Retail Store in Piney Flats, TN

Indoor shooting range lane with control panel, bench, and silhouette paper target suspended downrange.

Action Target is excited to announce the completion of the Shooters Edge Commercial Shooting Range and Retail Store located in Piney Flats, TN. This facility offers 5 Star accommodations and a clean and well designed atmosphere with extraordinary customer service. Having the help and dedication of Joseph Bush, Don Reimer, Action Target Great Lakes Territory Manager […]

Introducing the Pelvic Torso

Steel silhouette target with reactive paddles and two swinging round plates on a cross-base stand.

As a leader of innovative solutions for firearms training, we recently announced the addition of two new items to our product line, the Pelvic Torso and Mini Plate, at the 2011 Shot Show in Las Vegas, NV. In this week’s newsletter, we will highlight the Pelvic Torso and how to utilize it to enhance your training.

Until recently, there were only paper targets replicating the pelvic area of the body, but with the Pelvic Torso, you now have the first and only steel target option in the world that simulates this area. The steel provides instant feedback to multiple senses as you hear the bullet strike and see the steal plate swing upon impact.

Five New Action Target Products Revealed at Shot Show 2011

Action Target trade show booth with large military mural and team members in blue shirts posing together.

Action Target was recently represented at Shot Show 2011 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas from Jan 18-21. The overall scope and size of our booth represented the overall growth success of our company for the last 25 years. The amount of traffic generated this year was astounding. We hardly had a minute to catch our breath and we are grateful for it.

Reactive Target Systems

Set of colorful silhouette training targets mounted on adjustable stands.

At the 2011 Shot Show in Las Vegas, NV, we announced that Action Target is now the worldwide exclusive dealer of Reactive Target Systems (RTS) products. The great advantage RTS has over other systems currently on the market is the ability to build upon a base system. These self-healing Torso Targets can take approximately 2,000 rounds or more, depending on the caliber and distance, before needing replacement. The targets are lightweight and can be left outside all year long making them a great addition for any shooter.

Free Action Target Webinar featuring Hufcor’s FlexTact

We know that scenario training can be expensive and difficult to create. In most cases, staff members are required to travel to off-site facilities and spend an average of 4-8 hours reconfiguring a single scenario, shortening time spent actually training. That is why we are proud to offer you a scenario training system that configures […]

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 […]