Professional shooting ranges need coordinated engineering, safety systems and a layout suited to their intended users. JSH describes a service covering custom projects for security organisations, commercial operators and private facilities.
Project design and delivery
The service combines engineering design, materials selected for the application and quality control. The project begins with the client's requirements and continues through construction, approval processes and handover.
Range types
Handgun and training ranges: Facilities designed around the intended training use and required safety arrangements.
Security organisation ranges: Projects that can include target control, sensors and protective systems specified for the organisation's requirements.
Materials and building systems
Project materials can include B-30 concrete, AR500 steel and backstop systems. Their selection and configuration depend on the approved engineering design.
The wider scope includes protective wall systems, acoustic treatment, ventilation and climate control, appropriate lighting, security doors and ammunition storage rooms. These systems must work together to address containment, noise, air quality and access control.
Project stages
- Site visit and definition of the operational requirements.
- Engineering design and preparation of the technical specification.
- Assistance with the required licensing and construction approvals.
- Construction and integration of the agreed systems.
- Quality checks, handover and post-completion support.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main engineering challenges? The key considerations include ballistic containment, ricochet control, acoustics and ventilation. Each must be addressed in the professional design and approval process.
Can protection be added inside an existing building? JSH describes steel lining solutions, subject to structural assessment and load calculations. Suitability depends on the building and project requirements.
What makes a range easier to manage? An integrated management system can include performance sensors, remotely controlled targets and adjustable lighting.
What is needed for an ammunition room? Physical protection, suitable doors and controlled access form part of the design. Fire protection and other requirements need to be specified for the intended storage.
How does a secure-room door differ from an ordinary residential door? The differences concern resistance to attack, reinforced construction and locking arrangements. The required performance should be defined and supported by appropriate documentation.
When might protective steel lining be considered? It may be relevant for sites with elevated risks or sensitive equipment. A risk assessment and engineering review are needed before selecting a system.
Is a separate firearm safe still relevant inside a protected room? A protected room does not automatically provide the controlled firearm storage required for the site. Plan the safe and access arrangements separately.
Which firearm storage rules apply? The relevant authority's requirements depend on the organisation, licence and storage use. Provide those requirements to JSH when defining the project.
Contact JSH for a site assessment and a project-specific scope.