Dave Soubolsky

Every safe shooting range starts multiple questions: where does each bullet end up? How to ensure shooter safety? How to reclaim and maintain the lead while limiting range downtime? These important questions drive nearly every design decision that follows. Ballistic barriers are how a range answers it well. Seeking industry experts will ensure a properly built shooting range and avoid costly surprises during construction. A modern range, whether indoor, outdoor, or a tactical shoot...

Short answer: Yes, but with preparations and conditions. Building a gun range on your own land is one of the most rewarding projects a shooter can take on, giving you convenient practice without the drive, the fees, or the crowds. The catch is that owning the land does not automatically mean you can fire on it however you like. Whether you are in Canada or the USA, a safe and legal home shooting range comes down to proper planning: knowing your local rules, safety through planning proper...

Running an indoor shooting range means safety sits at the centre of every decision you make. And when it comes to safety, few components matter as much as the bullet trap. It's the system that stops rounds downrange, controls lead, and keeps your facility compliant. Get it right, and you protect your shooters, your staff, and your investment. Get it wrong, and you're looking at ricochets, airborne lead, and expensive maintenance headaches. So let's talk about what bullet traps actually do,...