Requirements for starting an indoor range

[Ohio-Norm]

What other than several bushels of Hundred Dollar Bills does it take to start an "In Door" shooting range?
I can't seem to find information as to: lane width, optimal length, back stop, ventilation, EPA. (the list is endless)
Talking to proprietors at existing ranges has proved futile.

 

[kumbaugh]

What other than several bushels of Hundred Dollar Bills does it take to start an "In Door" shooting range?
I can't seem to find information as to: lane width, optimal length, back stop, ventilation, EPA. (the list is endless)
Talking to proprietors at existing ranges has proved futile.

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Not sure if the link works go to NRA site

 

[ede1911]

Sign up for the NRA range development course. I took it several years ago found it very helpful. Sadly did not build a range. My county did not want one.

 

[tcox4freedom]

Here's a couple of places that will help you start.

Indoor and Field Range Products, Military Supplies and Accessories (Action Target)

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Careys Small Arms Range Ventilation

I would start with "ActionTarget"- They can handle everything start to finish.

 

[silverdragontraining]

I would highly recommend the NRA Range Development and Operation Conference to anyone thinking about starting any kind of range. It gives a great amount of information on everything from building a business plan and getting financing to dealing with local communities and politicians. It really leaves no stone unturned. The next one is Oct. 6-10 in San Diego. Sign up soon if you are interested they limit it about 80 people and it fills fast. The link below will take you right to it.
Range Development & Operations Conferences

 

[Ohio-Norm]

Thanks!!!

Thanks guys, I've gotten more information in one day than I did on my own in the last three months!
I'm proud to be a member of this community.

 

[tcox4freedom]

Thanks guys, I've gotten more information in one day than I did on my own in the last three months!
I'm proud to be a member of this community.

You welcome.
Like I said I would start with "Action Target".

I looked into building a range a few years ago and they provided me with a consultant that gave me a whole bunch of info FREE!

I will tell you that it is going to cost a BUNCH!

Think a few $MIL for a 10-12 lane pistol range. (That will NOT include the price of the property or building.)

It's gotten a whole lot more costly and there is a lot more "red-tape" BS now-a-days.

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