Services

What we do and what it costs.

Six core services, real prices posted below. Each one stands on its own, each one feeds into the same goal: a range that holds up when an inspector, a carrier, or a court looks at it. Jump to pricing ↓

01 · Core Service

SDZ Mapping & Documentation

The Surface Danger Zone is the area where a projectile could realistically end up given the weapon, caliber, elevation, and how the range is laid out. We map it using professional GIS software with real terrain data, not a sketch on graph paper.

  • Multi-firing-point capable. Each firing position modeled separately, then combined into one composite envelope showing the full hazard footprint.
  • Static and movement SDZs. Different calibers, different positions, modeled correctly for each scenario you actually use.
  • Real terrain in the model. Slope, elevation change, ricochet behavior, all factored in. Not a flat assumption.
  • On-site assessment included. Paper data only tells part of the story. We walk the property to catch what the GIS won't.
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Geo-referenced GIS files, printable SDZ overlays formatted for carrier or inspector submission, and a written analysis behind every line on the map. Start the request and we'll come back with scope and timeline within two business days.

02 · Assessment

Range Safety Assessment

A walk-through of your facility focused on what's actually happening on the ground. Berms, backstops, lateral containment, firing line setup, traffic flow, signage, line-of-sight, the works. Findings are documented with priority levels so your team knows what to fix first.

  • Physical inspection. Each firing position, each backstop, each lane. Photos and notes documented.
  • Operational review. How shooters move, how RSOs control the floor, what happens when something goes wrong.
  • Comparison to industry standards. NRA Range Source Book, NSSF guidelines, applicable state regulations.
  • Prioritized findings. What's critical, what's important, what's nice to have. No padded list.

What you get

  • Written assessment report with photos and specific locations
  • Prioritized list of findings (Critical / Important / Recommended)
  • Specific corrective actions with estimated effort and cost ranges
  • One-page summary suitable for sharing with a board or insurer
  • Follow-up call to walk through the report and answer questions
03 · Infrastructure

Berm & Backstop Design Review

Berms and backstops are the difference between contained shooting and a problem on the next property. We evaluate existing infrastructure against the calibers and angles you actually shoot. For new construction or expansions, we review plans before you break ground.

  • Existing berm review. Height, slope, composition, condition. Whether it's still doing the job for the calibers you allow.
  • New construction review. Plans evaluated against weapon systems, range layout, and growth plans before construction starts.
  • Lateral containment. Side berms and lane separation evaluated for the actual firing angles in use.
  • Erosion and maintenance. Realistic recommendations on what to maintain, how often, and what to watch for.

What you get

  • Written evaluation of existing infrastructure with photos
  • Specific recommendations for repair, modification, or rebuild
  • Pre-construction review of new range plans (when applicable)
  • Cost-of-inaction summary that boards and insurers actually read
04 · Operations

SOP Development

Standard Operating Procedures written around your facility, not pulled from a generic template. Hot range and cold range protocols, caliber controls, RSO responsibilities, emergency response. Plain English, usable in the moment, defensible after the fact.

  • Built around your range. Your firing positions, your calibers, your hours, your staffing model. Not a template with your name pasted in.
  • Range commands and protocols. Clear procedures for hot/cold transitions, downrange access, ceasefires, emergencies.
  • Caliber controls. Approved calibers, restricted positions, safe load and unload procedures.
  • Emergency response. Medical, evacuation, security incidents. Roles, contacts, escalation.

What you get

  • Complete SOP document tailored to your facility
  • Quick-reference card versions for posting at firing line and RSO station
  • Editable source files so your team can update as things change
  • Annual review built in if you stay on for ongoing monitoring
05 · Ongoing

Recurring Range Monitoring

Annual or semi-annual reviews to catch infrastructure issues, document operational changes, and keep your safety program current. Especially valuable when you add calibers, change firing positions, or expand the facility.

  • Scheduled review cycle. Annual or semi-annual depending on volume and risk profile.
  • Changes captured. Anything new since the last review (calibers, positions, expansion) gets documented properly.
  • SDZ refresh if needed. Big changes trigger a re-mapping. Small changes get noted.
  • Documentation kept current. Insurance carriers want recent documentation. We make sure you have it.

What you get

  • Scheduled review with site visit and report
  • Updated documentation reflecting any changes
  • Direct line for questions between visits
  • Renewal-ready documentation packet for insurance carriers
06 · Private Land

Private Landowner Services

For people building or running a private range on their own property. SDZ mapping for safe firing lane design. Useful for insurance, for documentation if a neighbor complaint comes up, and for peace of mind that you actually know where rounds end up.

  • Property-specific SDZ. Map of where rounds can realistically travel given your terrain and what you're shooting.
  • Safe firing lane recommendations. Where to set up firing positions and target placement for your specific land.
  • Documentation for insurance and records. Useful if you ever need to demonstrate due diligence.
  • Neighbor and easement awareness. Understanding of how your firing zone interacts with adjacent properties.

What you get

  • Property-specific SDZ map with your terrain
  • Recommended firing lanes and target placement
  • Written documentation for insurance and personal records
  • Plain-language summary you can share with insurers or neighbors if needed
Range Master · Free SDZ Planning App

Sketch it free. Certify it with us.

Range Master, our free SDZ planning web app, lets you rough out Surface Danger Zone overlays on real terrain before you spend a dollar. When the layout is right, request the certified SDZ map and we turn it into documentation your carrier or inspector will accept.

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Pricing

Straight prices where we can. Scoped quotes where it's honest.

Fixed-price deliverables, not hourly billing. Standard jobs have a published starting price. Bigger projects get scoped against what your permit, granting agency, or attorney needs, and you get the number in writing before any work starts.

A note on where this sits: the NRA's range evaluation program (around $750) is a genuinely useful facility walkthrough, and if you haven't had one, get one. What it is not is a ballistic study. No danger zone math, no terrain modeling, no geo-referenced map your county, carrier, or granting agency can act on. A certified SDZ study is the engineering deliverable that picks up where the walkthrough stops, priced against the project it protects, not the visit it takes.

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Free Range Review

$0

Tell us about your facility. Within two business days you get a written rundown of your top risks, what your carrier or inspector would flag, and whether we're the right fit. If we're not, we say so.

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Self-Serve

Range Master App

$9.99/mo or $99.99/yr

Model your own SDZs on real terrain, on your phone. Built for range officers, planners, and anyone laying out a firing lane. The planning tool; certified maps below are the legal-grade deliverable.

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Certified Deliverable

Certified SDZ Map — Single Range

from $4,900

One range or firing lane, standard calibers. Geo-referenced GIS mapping of the full danger zone on your real terrain, scaled printable overlays, written analysis, signed by a certified range safety professional. Insurance-ready, permit-ready.

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Certified Deliverable

Multi-Range Facility Package

from $9,500

Multiple firing ranges, mixed calibers, composite SDZ envelope for the whole facility. The package a commercial range, club complex, or training center takes into a permit renewal or insurance review.

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Public Projects

Municipal, Permit & Grant-Funded

Scoped quote

County and city ranges, special use permit packages, master plan exhibits, grant-funded builds. Priced as an engineering deliverable inside your project budget, written so your granting agency and zoning board can use it as-is. SDVOSB.

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Legal

Litigation & Expert Support

Scoped quote

Independent ballistic and SDZ analysis for errant-round claims, neighbor complaints, and range defense. Work product built for attorneys, scoped case by case.

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Now booking August projects. Every map is built personally by one certified analyst, so mapping slots each month are limited. Intakes are scoped in the order they arrive, and current rates hold for any intake submitted this quarter.

Starting prices cover standard scope; terrain complexity, caliber mix, and travel can move the number. You get the exact figure in writing before work begins. SOPs, berm and backstop reviews, and recurring monitoring are quoted with your review.

Not sure which service fits?

That's what the Free Range Review is for. Tell us about your facility and we'll come back with a written summary of what we'd actually recommend, what your insurance carrier would likely look for, and whether we're the right fit. Within two business days. No commitment.

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