Dave Soubolsky

If you are planning an indoor shooting range, the safest and most practical way to stop rounds is by installing a purpose built backstop made from certified ballistic materials, rather than relying on improvised steel or sand systems. A modern backstop combines controlled energy absorption, predictable wear, and easy maintenance, and for Canadian facilities this usually means modular ballistic blocks designed for indoor use and local safety expectations. What an indoor shooting range backstop...

Choosing the right trap curtain for a shooting range comes down to one core question: will it safely stop ricochete while controlling splashback, noise, and long term operating costs in your specific range environment. Before you commit to a system, you need to weigh safety performance, calibre ratings, range layout and how the curtain will cope with daily use in a cold climate. Making these checks early helps avoid costly retrofits and downtime later. Understand the role of a trap curtain A...

Acoustic and ballistic solutions are systems designed to reduce noise and eliminate ricochets making the shooting ranges safe for all professional and recreational shooters. For commercial and law enforcement ranges, where comfort and safety expectations exist, proper planning is critical. Across North America, indoor and semi enclosed ranges face two linked challenges. Sound must be reduced to safe levels, and bullets must be captured reliably after impact. Tackling only one side...