Tactical Range
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Systems
Tactical Shooting Ranges are different from static, or
traditionally designed, firing range layouts, in order to
simulate and safely accommodate modern weapons
training aspects, especially for law enforcement
personnel.
The most prominent feature of a tactical firing range
is the overall range baffle layout. The ceiling baffles
would be lined in close proximity to each other, with
a typical ballistic plate overlap from 2″ up to 12″, as
measured perpendicular from the horizontal plane.
Secondly, the material on the overhead range baffles,
ballistic sidewalls and safety ceiling is comprised of
AR-500 rated steel plating or wood fascia. Ideally, it
includes ballistic rubber materials to prevent ricochets
and frag from hitting range personnel.
Another key feature of a tactical range environment is
the bullet trap system. Ballistic rubber trap shooting
range systems like the ELIxIR or Gel-Cor bullet trap
systems are designed for up-close shooting at various
angles within the 20′ to point blank range. Steel bullet
traps are clearly not well suited for shooting at these
distances, Ballistic rubber trap systems can handle a
much wider array of calibers and loads, thereby
providing for the most diverse training scenarios and
optimizing the real estate committed to range training
of personnel.
