Shooting Steel Targets (Part I)

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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:

Identifying and Pursuing Funding Opportunities

by Ian A. Reeves, AIA | Vice President | Architects Design and Jean Pierre LeBlanc | Research Coordinator | Group Research Coordinator – Center for Public Safety *This article first appeared in the Spring 2011 issue of Florida Police Chief Magazine and has been republished with their consent. Editor’s Note: It seems as if anything […]

Rangemaster of the Quarter – Nicholas Roberts

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We were astonished at the number of submissions we received for our Rangemaster of the Quarter award. After careful consideration, Action Target is pleased to announce that Nicholas Roberts of the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake, UT has been selected as Action Target’s National Rangemaster of the Quarter for Q2-2011. The National Rangemaster […]

Action Target Releases New Catalogs

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Having a diverse line of firearms products for personal and training uses can be challenging as needs among the firearms industry are ever changing. That is why Action Target continually creates new products and forms partnerships with the top companies in the firearms industry. To help educate our customers about all Action Target changes, we […]

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

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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 at IWA in Nuremberg, Germany

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Action Target’s International Department recently returned from a very successful trip to Nuremberg, Germany for the annual IWA show. Similar to the Shot Show held annually in the USA, IWA has been one of the world’s leading exhibitions for the hunting, shooting, sporting and outdoor industry for over 30 years. IWA is the abbreviation for […]

Trade-In Old Guns & Ammo and Receive Credit for Future AT Purchases

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At Action Target, we know the recent economy affects everyone in different ways. That is why we are finding new and creative ways to help agencies take their used items and turn them into credit toward purchases in the future. Take for example our recent partnership with Southern Belle Brass. We have now created a new way agencies can reinvest in their firearms programs lessening the money lost to their city, county or department’s general fund.

Action Target Introduces New Sport Rack

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The Sport Rack is a new training option that provides a ‘shooting gallery’ type of design and application. The Sport Rack is another bolt-on head option to the AT Static and PT Practice Stand and can be applied to various organizations and levels of training. Similar in design to the Plate Rack , these plates do […]