The Chester County Training Facility in Pennsylvania is a two-bay indoor law enforcement range built around the county’s unique operational needs, with a strong emphasis on vehicle-integrated training and routine interaction with an armored rescue vehicle. Chester County came to Action Target with requirements that are uncommon for indoor ranges, including the height and access needed to safely train with a Lenco BearCat, alongside a dedicated 50-yard tactical bay and a 100-yard precision bay. Action Target delivered a purpose-built solution that supports safe, repeatable operations, helps maintain consistent instructor control, and keeps training on schedule year-round. The facility has also hosted an Action Target Law Enforcement Range Development and Design Seminar (LERDDS), reinforcing its role as a proven training destination.
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Get an inside look at the Chester County’s two-bay range. Action Target Senior Vice President, Kevin Tomaszewski, gives a walkthrough of the range’s state-of-the-art systems during a Law Enforcement Range Development and Design Seminar.
The two-bay layout paired tactical, dynamic work with controlled precision training, backed by integrated safety and instructor control.
IronShield™ is a single-operator ballistic sliding door for large downrange openings and vehicle access.
Fixed Lateral 360 targets reposition laterally on-rail and turn 90/180/360° for scenario reps.
Tactical ceiling baffles help capture errant rounds and protect overhead structures.
The 100-yard bay supports precision groups, zero confirmation, and longer-distance fundamentals.
Legacy wireless target retrieval (AWD Pro™) delivers the same core benefits: efficient, dynamic target movement and durable operation.
Less downrange traffic keeps relays moving and reduces training interruptions.
Total Containment Trap™ funnels rounds for reliable collection and supports cross-lane use.
Integrated dust collection pulls lead dust into containment to support safer recycling workflows.
Safety designs support faster relays and cleaner instruction by keeping controls and instructors off the firing line.
By pairing vehicle-rated access, containment, and instructor-controlled target systems, the range supports higher-risk training with fewer stoppages, so teams can build capability faster and sustain it year-round.
Trains approach, stop, and dismount work around vehicles with live-fire controls that keep scenarios repeatable.
Supports drills tied to armored response: BearCat movement, positioning, and team actions in a protected, controlled space.
Builds confidence for high-stakes calls (barricades, rescues, high-risk warrants) without waiting on outdoor conditions.
The IronShield door enables quick vehicle ingress and egress while maintaining ballistic protection at the bay threshold.
Containment and baffle systems reduce risk from misses and unconventional angles common in vehicle-based drills.
Controlled target presentation supports consistent standards across teams, shifts, and instructor cadres.
Total containment design simplifies collection and helps keep the range operational with fewer training pauses.
Target automation reduces manual resets, keeping instructors focused on coaching and decision-making reps.
Centralized control and safer workflows mean more usable training hours across the calendar.
Chester County needed an indoor range that could handle everyday qualification while also enabling more complex training that aligns with real operational use.
Built to support more than routine qualification and baseline sustainment fire.
Designed to enable advanced, SWAT-relevant training evolutions indoors.
Intended to expand training options without depending on weather or limited outdoor access.
Scenario-based training was planned around vehicle use as a core requirement.
The 50-yard bay was configured to accommodate vehicle movement during drills.
Unique capability: indoor training with a Lenco BearCat, a rare feature for any facility.
The 100-yard bay supports precision shooting and consistency in a controlled environment.
Enables drills focused on accuracy, confirmation, and refinement at a longer indoor distance.
Adds versatility for advanced marksmanship training without needing to go downrange for adjustments.
To deliver vehicle-based training indoors, especially with a BearCat, the range had to solve for significant structural and safety demands without compromising day-to-day usability.
Facility height had to be engineered specifically to allow BearCat entry and operation indoors.
The build required accommodating a capability that’s rarely attempted in an indoor live-fire range.
Vehicle clearance needs influenced the overall layout and how the 50-yard bay would be used.
An IronShield Ballistic Door was customized to support safe ingress for large vehicles.
The 50-yard bay was designed to manage the added risk of vehicle-based scenario movement.
Safety systems were integrated to keep training controlled even when drills become dynamic.
Tactical ceiling baffles help manage safety during higher-angle or unconventional training positions.
A Total Containment Trap supports safe operation while reducing disruption from maintenance needs.
Range management offices provide protected instructor control and oversight during live-fire events.
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