Range
Operations

Most private ranges are operating with unknown safety risks.

MAke your range Bulletproof

  • Insurance ready documentation
  • Lower liability exposure
  • Accurate mapping analysis (Surface Danger Zone, Weapon Danger Area) 
  • Defensible range records
  • Practical berm and layout fixes
  • Problems caught early
  • Clear answers, no guesswork
  • Safer operation, stronger protection
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WE protect it.

Most range owners are doing their best with what they have. Let us help you back it up with real data, so one mistake, one complaint, or one inspection doesn’t put your range — or your rights — at risk.

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“I thought our range was in good shape until we had it looked at. There were a few things we completely missed that could’ve turned into bigger issues down the road. Seth broke everything down in a way that actually made sense and gave us a clear path to fix it.”
Private Range Owner
Private Range OwnerCEO
“We’d been going back and forth for months trying to figure out if our setup was compliant. Range Operations came in and cleared everything up. The SDZ alone was worth it. It made conversations with (redacted) and insurance a lot easier.”
Police Department
Police Department
“What stood out was how practical everything was. This wasn’t a generic report. It was based on how ranges actually operate day to day. We were able to identify a few risks and fix them right away. Much appreciated."
Local Gun Club
Local Gun Club

How we assist in making your range Bulletproof

Surface Danger Zone (SDZ) Mapping & Analysis

  • Professional SDZ creation using military-grade methods

  • GIS-based accuracy for rifles, pistols, shotguns, and long-range firing

  • Clear documentation for boards, insurers, and attorneys

  • Identification of round-exit risks and required berm improvements

  • Full on-site evaluation of your range footprint

  • Identification of blind spots, deflection hazards, and ricochet factors

  • Recommendations to correct safety deficiencies

  • Written report you can present to your board or insurance provider

 

  • Height and angle recommendations

  • Soil and material considerations

  • Runoff, erosion, and long-term maintenance guidance

  • Cost-effective improvements that prevent future liability

  • Design advisement for new ranges or expansions

  • Shooter flow & traffic control

  • Target placement and lane optimization

  • Noise mitigation strategies for surrounding communities

  • Safety SOP creation or modernization

  • Range rules written in plain language

  • Club policies adapted from military standards

  • Preparation for inspections, audits, and insurance reviews

  • Annual or quarterly SDZ updates

  • New development risk assessment (houses, roads, trails, etc.)

  • Changes in terrain captured through updated GIS data

  • Ensures your range stays compliant as surroundings evolve

  • Documentation packages insurers love

  • Proof of compliance to reduce liability exposure

  • Safety reports that strengthen policy renewals

  • SDZ creation for private shooting land

  • Safe firing lane design

  • Recommendations to prevent rounds leaving the property

What to Expect

#1. Understanding The Range
Every range is different. We start with a consultation to understand your property, firing points, calibers in use, and existing safety documentation. This allows us to identify potential risks early and determine the level of analysis required.
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#2. Build The Safety Model
By using military Surface Danger Zone tools adapted for civilian ranges, we model the paths every round can travel based on your firing positions, terrain, and approved calibers. This analysis is completed using GIS mapping.
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#3. Evaluate Design & Operations
Next, we assess berms, backstops, firing lines, and overall range layout to identify physical or operational gaps that could affect safety or compliance.
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#4. Document, Defend & Maintain
Findings are delivered as clear, insurance-ready documentation, including SDZ maps, written explanations, and practical recommendations. For ranges that want ongoing assurance, we provide recurring reviews to keep documentation current as conditions, usage, or calibers change.
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Why Range Operations?

I’ve worked on live-fire ranges for the past 8 years. I’ve seen how things are supposed to run and what happens when they don’t.

Insurance costs are going up. Standards are getting tighter. More ranges are being flagged or shut down over issues that could have been caught early.

Talking with range owners and law enforcement, the same thing keeps coming up. People are doing their best, but there’s no clear place to turn for real help.

That’s why I built Range Operations. To simplify the process and give you clear solutions.

— Seth Falconer  

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