Shooting Steel Targets (Part 3)
*Note: This is the last segment of our three-part series entitled “Shooting Steel Targets.” Part One was published in September and Part Two was published in early October in the Action Target Journal. Many people are hesitant to shoot on steel targets because of bad experiences they have heard of, been the victim of, or… Continue Reading Shooting Steel Targets (Part 3)
Action Target Becomes an NSSF Voting Member
Action Target is proud to announce its recent acceptance as a voting member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Founded over 25 years ago, Action Target began with two high school friends working out of their garage. Today, Action Target has become the world’s largest shooting range equipment manufacturer. Holding more than 40 patents,… Continue Reading Action Target Becomes an NSSF Voting Member
Self-Funding Shooting Ranges
A New Way of Looking at Shooting Range Viability By Addison Sovine While the top-level view of a commercial indoor shooting range may appear simple and direct, the economic reality is often the opposite. If one were to take the cost of a range based on today’s market value and implement a state-of-the-art range featuring… Continue Reading Self-Funding Shooting Ranges
Shooting Steel Targets (Part I)
As the world’s leader for shooting range development, Action Target has a diverse line of products to meet the needs of all its customers. If there is ever a request for a target system not currently offered, we have a full team of Research & Development personnel to explore the creation of a new target solution. Many times, however, the training need can be met with some of the simplest targets.
When using any of our portable steel targets, please remember these safety guidelines to ensure that your shooting experience is a fun and safe one: Continue Reading Shooting Steel Targets (Part I)
The Muzzle-Discipline Solution
By John Krupa III & John Farnam At a recent Urban Rifle Course held at an outdoor range, a student with the muzzle of her AR (patrol rifle) elevated had a ND (negligent discharge), which put a single 5.56 x 45 bullet over the berm and off-property. The bullet in question subsequently impacted, at a… Continue Reading The Muzzle-Discipline Solution
2011 Law Enforcement Training Camp
For the past 20 years, Action Target has hosted one of the most comprehensive training camps for law enforcement in the United States. Law Enforcement Training Camp (LETC) consists of a week-long curriculum of your choice, including four 8-hour classes. Each course is taught by world-class firearm instructors. LETC 2011 began Monday, September 12th and… Continue Reading 2011 Law Enforcement Training Camp
Action Target at the Bianchi Cup
Action Target, Inc. recently upgraded the target systems used at this year’s NRA/Midway USA Bianchi Cup match range in Columbia, MO. This year’s upgrade was completed as part of Action Target’s sponsorship of this prestigious championship, preserving the long standing relationship Action Target has with this event.
Nearly 20 years ago, Action Target’s Co-Founder, Addison Sovine, traveled to the Bianchi Cup to install new target systems at the Chapman Academy Ranges. Since then, Action Target equipment has powered all the range systems for the prestigious event. Continue Reading Action Target at the Bianchi Cup
Action Target’s Commemorative 9-11 Logo
In remembrance of all those who lost their lives or were otherwise affected by the egregious acts perpetrated against the Unites States on September 11, 2001, Action Target has created a 10 year commemorative logo. This logo will be added to all Law Enforcement Training Camp (LETC) shirts worn this year by all range staff,… Continue Reading Action Target’s Commemorative 9-11 Logo
Action Target Named Official Target of the Scholastic Steel Challenge
For the past two years, Action Target has been the official target supplier for the youth shooting program, Scholastic Steel Challenge (SSC).
The Scholastic Steel Challenge is a national team-oriented youth shooting program developed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) and is partly funded by a grant from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. This program is open to young men and women ages 12 to 20 and offers the opportunity for a four person team to compete for the national title in the Action Pistol Discipline of Speed Shooting. The SSC competition is a family sport of “speed steel” designed with an supportive environment taught by trained adult coaches who focus on the safe handling and use of handguns. Continue Reading Action Target Named Official Target of the Scholastic Steel Challenge
Action Target Announces Early Registration for 2011 Law Enforcement Training Camp
For 20 years, Action Target has hosted one of the most comprehensive training camps for law enforcement in the United States. Law Enforcement Training Camp (LETC) is a week-long curriculum consisting of four eight-hour classes that are taught by world-class firearm instructors. This year’s LETC provides highly qualified instructors with backgrounds consisting of the Safariland… Continue Reading Action Target Announces Early Registration for 2011 Law Enforcement Training Camp