Removing Roadblocks with the Action Target Academy
In 650 B.C., Archilochus said, “We don’t rise to the level of our expectations; we fall to the level of our training.” Although this saying is thousands of years old, it still holds true today and it, in a way, governs Action Target in its training development. Action Target developed the Action Target Academy (ATA) to provide world-class firearms and range development training to agencies and individuals throughout the country who have not had the opportunity to train with Action Target Portable Targets. Continue Reading Removing Roadblocks with the Action Target Academy
Action Target and the NRA Continue Long-Lasting Relationship
The sport shooting and firearms training industries are always changing, but there is one thing that never has changed and never will – relationship building. Years ago, when Action Target was just getting started in the industry, a friendship was formed between Action Target and Ray Chapman at the Chapman Academy in Missouri. This relationship… Continue Reading Action Target and the NRA Continue Long-Lasting Relationship
Remington Wins 2012 Action Target Safety Award at SHOT Show
Now in its sixth year, the Media Day at the Range is the biggest media event in the world for the hunting and shooting industry and Action Target has been a supporter from the beginning. The Action Target Safety Award was created to acknowledge the Media Day exhibitor that fostered the highest level of firearms safety during the shooting event. Receiving the only perfect score among 70 fellow exhibitors, Remington Arms earned this year’s Action Target Top Safety Award. Continue Reading Remington Wins 2012 Action Target Safety Award at SHOT Show
New Addition to The Action Target Journal
To Our Action Target Journal Readers: We want to thank each of you for making 2011 a great year for Action Target. Over the last 26 years, Action Target has been proud to provide training equipment for the police, for the military, and for the sport shooting industry as a whole. We are thrilled by… Continue Reading New Addition to The Action Target Journal
Law and Order (Part Two)
Written by Keith Mehlin Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on September 2, 2010. Due to the popularity of the article and the number of new subscribers since it originally went out, Action Target has decided to republish this two part series. (Continued from last week…)A local firm was hired for the design of… Continue Reading Law and Order (Part Two)
Law and Order (Part One)
Written by Keith Mehlin Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on August 26, 2010. Due to the popularity of the article and the number of new subscribers since it originally went out, Action Target has decided to republish this two part series. The Council Bluffs Police Department had an outdoor 50 yard range for… Continue Reading Law and Order (Part One)
Action Target Gears Up for Shot Show 2011
ATTENTION LAW ENFORCEMENT: Shot Show 2012 is in a month and Action Target still has meeting times available! The show is going to be held at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV and runs from January 17-20, 2012. If you, a member of your department, or other law enforcement professional you know will… Continue Reading Action Target Gears Up for Shot Show 2011
Tactical Training Tips: Key Points for Instructors & Shooters
By Jeffrey Denning Editor’s Note: The views in this article are the author’s own and don’t necessarily represent those of Action Target, Inc. Action Target hosted their 20th Law Enforcement Training Camp earlier this year. While pondering some of the unfortunate recent tragedies that have struck the law enforcement community nationwide — including a higher… Continue Reading Tactical Training Tips: Key Points for Instructors & Shooters
Action Target Holds Successful LETC 2011
Law Enforcement Training Camp (LETC) 2011 was a recent success for Action Target and we’d like to thank all who helped and attended this unique training experience. Here’s what some of the attendees had to say about it: Dear Rick, Please accept this letter of appreciation to all of the Action Target staff and instructors… Continue Reading Action Target Holds Successful LETC 2011
Controlled Pairs, Double Taps, or 6-Shot Rhythm?
by Jeffrey Denning Editor’s Note: The views in this article are the author’s own and don’t necessarily represent those of Action Target, Inc. The phrase “The shot heard around the world” refers to the single gunshot that began the battle of Lexington and Concord of the American Revolutionary War. In historic times, rifles could only… Continue Reading Controlled Pairs, Double Taps, or 6-Shot Rhythm?