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Indoor Shooting Ranges; Dimensions, Hogan’s Alley, Live Fire Firearms Training Simulator & More

Published on January 28, 2018

Indoor ranges generally provide shooting distances to about 25 yards. Some stretch out to 50 yards, but indoors there a few the go beyond 50 yards. Some handgun indoor ranges are no more than 10 yards. Hogan’s Alley Shooting Range For law enforcement and deploying military various ranges are prepared to train for entry, building … Continued

Killer Instinct; How Many Soldiers Actually Fired Their Weapons in Past Wars & How Has Simulation & Other Training Helped?

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During World War II it was estimated that 45,000 rounds of small arms ammunition was fired to kill one enemy soldier. In Vietnam the American military establishment consumed an estimated 50,000 rounds of ammunition for every enemy killed. Small arms ammunition includes the ammunition used by the sidearm, assault rifle, rifle and heavy machines. Currently … Continued

Lead Cored Bullets VS Copper; Ballistics, Cost of Switching, Penetration, Fragmentation & More

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One of the primary controversies today is lead in bullets. There is much discussion about lead in bullets and the possible impact on wildlife health from leaded bullets. As a lead core bullet expands it loses some fragmentation. The game that eludes the hunter but dies or viscera that is left after dressing out the … Continued

Legal Handgun, Rifle & Shotgun Modifications; Regulations on Custom Modified Guns & More

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There are a lot of firearm enthusiasts that will modify their firearms for creative aesthetics, better performance, and for better physical control. As there are many modifications that are perfectly legal, there are some modifications that are illegal. It is important to be clear on what modifications are legal and those that are not. Shooting … Continued

Minimum Safe Distance to Shoot Steel Plate Targets & Methods Such as Bullet Traps, Angled Design & More to Avoid Being Hit By Ricochet!

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In many shooting sports and even the recreational shooter, switching to steel targets verses the paper or board targets is becoming more popular. Many shooters are becoming addicted to the lovely ting, bong or clank the bullet makes when the target gets hit. Additionally, shooters can simply repaint the surface of each target revitalizing it … Continued

NATO Military Cartridge Ammunition VS Civilian Ammo; Measuring Free Bore, Pressure & More

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The two primary calibers for small arms that are NATO standards are the 5.56 x 45mm and the 7.62 x 51mm and they have their civilian equivalents. The 5.56 x 45mm is the .223 Remington while the civilian form of the 7.62 x 51mm is the .308 Winchester, and though they share cartridge dimensions they … Continued

Police Law Enforcement Shotgun Training & Tactical Drills to Practice on the Shooting Range to Improve Firearm Handling, Accuracy & Close Quarter Combat

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Shotguns are an overlooked resource in both law enforcement and military. Shotguns are ideal for close range combat, and are equally important among the tactical team. If you are in law enforcement and looking for some extra drills to better handle your shotgun, we at Shooting Range Industries have included a handful of shotgun drills … Continued