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SHOOTING RANGES
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S TEPS TO CREATING A SUCCESSFUL SHOOTING RANGE
Creating a Successful Shooting Range ©2010 by the NSSF’s Association of Shooting Ranges.
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4. Decision-making Time 9. Standard Operating Procedures
Based on the work you have done up to this point, now
(SOPs)
the time has come to decide on whether this idea is a
A well-prepared policies and procedures manual will
go. Step back and make your decision from a pure
help management communicate the vision, goals and
business perspective and not based on your love and
objectives of the business or organization. You will find
experience as a shooter.
the FDS publication on “How to Write a Policies and
Procedures Manual” very helpful as you begin to create
5. Select Design / Building Strategy your SOPs. This is another area where members can
reach out to the NSSF’s Association of Shooting Ranges’
When the time comes to design the layout of your range Advisory Committee members for their feedback and
you may want to consider reaching out to some of the for some examples of their SOPs. Areas that should be
contacts located on the suppliers and consultants covered include:
section of our website. NSSF’s Association of Shooting • Business and how its conducted
Ranges’ Advisory Committee is also available to provide
• Implementing an Environmental
input on your range design. When selecting a design,
Stewardship Plan (ESP)
make sure you look at the pros and cons of the different
range systems/products that are available (steel traps vs. • Safety
rubber traps, rail vs. cable retrievers, etc). With a design • OSHA
now in place the time has come to promote this project • State and local requirements
to those in your community and expand your support
group. Showcase the design at town meetings and ask
for feedback. See if there are any local contractors in 10. Purchase Inventory
the area that can assist in building your facility. Utilize
the resources in your community as much as possible Is your business going to be a full shooting sports retail
and make the community feel part of the project. store or do you intend to just sell targets, ammo and eye
Budget and plan for expansion as much as funds and and ear protection? Is a Point of Sale inventory-
demand allow, but do not overbuild your shooting management system necessary and is it part of the
range. Look at the population of your area and build budget? Have you set an advertising budget? Be
accordingly. conservative and build your inventory as your business
grows.
8. Staffing
Hire happy, outgoing people. The right attitude is more
important and trainable than years of range experience.
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