Whether you’re a law enforcement agency, military facility, commercial range operator, or private shooting club, building a rifle range is a serious undertaking. Unlike handgun ranges, rifle ranges must handle high-velocity rounds, longer shooting distances, and more stringent safety and environmental requirements.
At Spire Ranges, we specialize in custom-engineered indoor and outdoor ranges built to handle the demands of rifle-caliber shooting. From ballistic containment to intelligent target systems, every component is designed to perform under pressure and last for years. In this guide, we’ll walk through the key considerations, technical requirements, and proven Spire Ranges products used in professional rifle range construction.
Rifle ranges are essential for precision marksmanship, tactical readiness, and competition training. While pistol training is important, rifles introduce a completely different level of ballistic energy and training complexity. A purpose-built rifle range allows for:
Whether indoors or outdoors, Spire Ranges delivers turnkey rifle range solutions that are fully compliant, customizable, and mission-ready.
Designing a safe and functional rifle range means meeting a variety of regulatory, ballistic, and operational requirements. Here are the most important elements to consider.
High-velocity rifle rounds (such as 5.56 NATO or 7.62 NATO) require bullet traps and backstops that can safely absorb and contain tremendous energy. Spire Ranges offers multiple bullet trap systems rated for rifle calibers:
All Spire traps are manufactured in-house and engineered to meet or exceed NIJ ballistic standards, offering confidence in containment and longevity.
Rifle rounds produce significantly more noise than handguns, especially in confined spaces. Acoustic panels, rubberized trap systems, and engineered baffling are essential. Spire Ranges provides integrated sound-dampening solutions that include:
Together, these components keep shooter comfort high and community noise concerns low.
Indoor rifle ranges must meet strict OSHA and EPA standards for air quality. Rifles produce more combustion gases and particulate matter than handguns. Spire’s range designs include:
Spire engineers partner with MEP consultants to ensure complete environmental compliance from day one.
Walls, ceilings, and dividers in a rifle range must be rated for rifle-caliber strikes. Spire uses steel plating, ballistic rubber, and layered panel systems in all vulnerable areas to prevent over-penetration or ricochet.
Our modular range walls can be rated for calibers up to .50 BMG, depending on use case, and we offer full enclosure protection including baffles, sidewall shields, and overhead panels.
Modern rifle ranges require more than just concrete and targets. Spire Ranges integrates advanced safety and control systems for smooth operation and enhanced training value:
Our Command™ and Recon™ target systems include smart integration options that give ROs or instructors real-time control and feedback.
Many jurisdictions impose additional permitting requirements for rifle ranges due to environmental or noise concerns. Spire Ranges can assist with:
We act as your partner through the permitting and planning phase, helping you avoid costly redesigns or delays.
Your choice of bullet trap will impact range safety, noise, maintenance, and long-term cost. Spire Ranges offers two primary solutions suitable for rifle-caliber containment.
The Helix is Spire’s flagship steel bullet trap designed for high-volume shooting and continuous rifle use. Its spiral deceleration chamber captures bullets, collects debris, and minimizes splashback.
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The Blackout uses granulated rubber fill to absorb bullet energy without significant deformation or noise. It is fully enclosed and ideal for indoor rifle ranges.
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Both traps are rifle-capable and tested under real-world conditions by Spire’s engineering team. Your choice depends on range location, training volume, and noise sensitivity.
For serious rifle training, target systems must offer durability, flexibility, and reactive functionality. Spire Ranges offers two premium systems compatible with rifle ballistics.
Command Fury™ Target System
Tactical shooters need targets that challenge their speed, accuracy, and decision-making under pressure.
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Command Fury target systems are lane-mounted and work seamlessly in both indoor and outdoor rifle ranges.
Command Treadwell™ Target System
Adding our lateral moving target with its varying speed modes—walk, jog, run and random—to your course of fire develops target tracking skills necessary for real life situations that trainees just can’t experience by shooting on a stationary target.
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Treadwell is ideal for outdoor rifle ranges or shoot house environments where movement and realism are essential.
Spire’s indoor rifle ranges are fully engineered, including ballistic walls, modular partitions, HVAC integration, and lighting systems.
Spire handles every element from site grading to berm engineering, drainage, and target installation.
Spire Ranges provides design-build services including:
We manage your project from concept to completion and offer ongoing support long after opening day.
High-caliber ranges require proper upkeep. Spire offers preventive maintenance contracts and remote diagnostic support for all critical systems:
We can also train your staff on safe operation and maintenance procedures.
Rifle ranges are a significant investment. Major cost drivers include:
Spire Ranges provides custom estimates based on your goals, and our systems are modular, so you can scale over time.
Spire Ranges builds rifle ranges for:
Every range is tailored to mission, caliber, and environment.
Building a rifle range is a technical, financial, and regulatory challenge—but the results are worth it. Spire Ranges combines deep expertise, premium equipment, and end-to-end support to deliver ranges that meet today’s highest standards.
If you’re considering a new rifle range or upgrading an existing facility, Spire Ranges is ready to help. Contact us today for a consultation, and let’s build a range that performs as hard as you do.
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Saturdays: Closed
Sundays: Closed
You can’t afford downtime. We can’t either. We take pride in our ability to identify issues and fix them quickly to ensure that your range is always up and running. That’s the guarantee we put on every range we install.
