The Blackout™ by Spire Ranges is the premier granulated rubber bullet trap system engineered specifically for high-volume live fire training environments. Designed with commercial range owners, military installations, and law enforcement agencies in mind, The Blackout provides industry-leading stopping power, sound suppression, and minimal maintenance—all while offering a modern, modular design that elevates both performance and safety.
Our granular rubber bullet trap offers a cost conscious design that minimizes bullet breakup, streamlining lead recovery while also reducing lead dust exposure to personnel and the environment. Additionally, the Blackout is coated with fire-resistant materials to enhance range safety.
The Blackout is a simple, cost conscious bullet trap design that accommodates varying range footprints and courses of fire. What else does the Blackout offer? Click the interactive features below to spec out the Blackout for your range.
INDOOR / OUTDOOR
Whether indoors or out, our rubber trap adapts to any range's footprint.
COST CONSCIENCE DESIGN
The Blackout's simple, cost conscience design offers superior performance to dirt berms.
SAFETY CONSCIENCE
Granular rubber minimizes bullet breakup, reducing lead dust exposure to personnel and the environment.
QUICKER LEAD RECOVERY
Minimized bullet breakup streamlines spent lead recovery.
FIRE TREATMENT
The Blackout is coated with fire-resistant materials to enhance range safety.
RANGE FLEXIBILITY
Adaptable to ranges with a smaller footprint, our rubber trap accommodates a wide array of calibers.
The Blackout stands apart from conventional gran traps with several proprietary enhancements developed through real-world testing and decades of experience in range engineering. Whether you operate an indoor commercial range, public safety training facility, or military shoot house, The Blackout delivers.
The Blackout handles a wide range of calibers, including high-volume rifle rounds, with outstanding ballistic containment. The rubber media captures rounds while reducing ricochet and airborne lead, creating a safer environment for shooters and staff. Unlike steel traps, which can generate sparks and require more complex infrastructure, The Blackout’s rubber fill absorbs energy with less noise and dust.
Modular and field-serviceable, The Blackout was built with the range owner in mind. The system features a durable steel backplate with custom angles to guide rounds into the rubber, high-quality, correctly sized SBR rubber fill for consistent performance, integrated dust collection ports for lead mitigation (optional), and service doors and top fill access for easy maintenance and media rotation.
Shooting ranges equipped with The Blackout experience a notable reduction in noise and airborne particulate matter. The granulated rubber naturally dampens sound and minimizes backblast compared to traditional steel systems, creating a more comfortable training environment and reducing cleanup time.
With a heavy-duty steel framework and long-lasting rubber fill, The Blackout offers one of the longest lifespans in the industry. Our system is designed to minimize lead buildup and make servicing faster, safer, and less frequent.
As a leader in custom shooting range design, Spire Ranges builds every Blackout system to integrate seamlessly into new or existing range infrastructure. Whether your facility needs a single-lane setup or a full tactical shoot house configuration, The Blackout is customizable to meet your mission.
| Feature | The Blackout™ by Spire Ranges | Conventional Gran Trap A | Gran Trap B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modular Steel Frame | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Optimized Rubber Fill Depth | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Noise Reduction Performance | High | Medium | Medium |
| Easy Maintenance Access | ✔️ Top & Rear Access | Rear Only | Partial |
| Integrated Lead Collection | Optional | No | No |
| Backblast Suppression | Excellent | Moderate | Moderate |
| Custom Range Integration | Fully Custom | Limited | Limited |
If you’re designing a new range or upgrading an existing trap system, The Blackout offers the safest, quietest, and most efficient solution in the gran trap category. Built for volume. Designed for ease. Backed by Spire.
Contact Spire Ranges today to discuss your range goals and let us help you build your perfect solution with The Blackout.
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