Why Do Gun Ranges Ask for an ID? What to Bring, What Gets Checked, and Why
QUICK ANSWER Most ranges verify a government-issued photo ID to confirm age, attach your signed waiver, and tie rentals or incidents to the right person. Ranges don’t generally run federal NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) background checks to let you shoot. NICS is for firearm transfers by licensed dealers under 27 CFR § […]
Ready Gunner: 2023 Indoor Range Updates & Improvements
At Action Target, we love revisiting indoor shooting ranges we helped build to update and improve existing or outdated equipment. We recently worked with our friends at Ready Gunner in Orem, UT to upgrade target retrievers and install a new Dust Control Unit (DCU). Upgraded Target Retreivers Before this recent update, six lanes at Ready […]
Ventilation Matters: Advanced HVAC for Any Shooting Range
The importance of a good ventilation system in a shooting range cannot be overstated. Upgrade your shooting range HVAC with Action Target. Introduction Shooting ranges have become more than just a place to practice one’s aim. They serve as community hubs, entertainment centers, and places where firearm safety is taught and practiced. With the global […]
Looking Downrange: Miles Hall Takes a Look at the Shooting Range Industry
H&H Shooting Sports Complex owner Miles Hall gives us his take on being a range owner, and his thoughts about the current and future state of the shooting range industry. We sat down with Miles Hall, Founder and President of H&H Shooting Sports complex, and asked him some questions about his experiences as a range […]
Action Target Increases H&H Shooting Sports’ Lane Count
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 […]
Action Target Listed Among Utah’s Fastest Growing Companies
PROVO, Utah – Action Target Inc., a world leader in shooting range technology and tactical training systems, has been named to the Utah Business 2012 Fast 50 list, which ranks the 50 fastest-growing companies in the state of Utah. The Utah Fast 50 award program, founded by Utah Business magazine, annually recognizes Utah companies for […]
Indoor vs. Outdoor Shooting Ranges: What You Should Know Before You Start Building
By Chris Hart, Action Target Range Consultant Everybody has their own preference when it comes to shooting ranges. Some people like the open-air feel of an outdoor range where they can shoot steel targets at 500 yards while others prefer the air conditioned comfort of indoor ranges where target distance can be controlled with the […]
Three Keys to Getting Your Shooting Range Approved
In the process of building a shooting range, perhaps the most intimidating part is getting it approved by your local government. Even after you’ve done all the work, raised all the money, and planned everything out, the final say still comes down to a handful of elected officials. Don’t let that make you feel powerless, […]
Action Target Founders Named Finalist in Entrepreneur of the Year Award
PROVO, Utah— In today’s hard-hit economy, two local Utah businessmen have been named finalists of the 2012 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Kyle Bateman and Addison Sovine of Action Target, Inc. are among a handful of entrepreneurs to be named finalists in the Utah region, which includes Wyoming and half of Idaho. These local businessmen were selected from more than 1,700 applicants because of their significant impact on their surrounding business community.
What is the Best Bullet Trap for my Range?
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 […]