Maximize your return on investment and bypass common pitfalls. Our specialized process ensures every decision in building your indoor shooting range is strategic, efficient, and designed for long-term profitability from CONCEPT to CASH FLOW, saving you TIME and CAPITAL.

TURNKEY SERVICES

DESIGN GUIDANCE

SITE SELECTION

BALLISTIC EQUIPMENT & HVAC

  • Vision & Feasibility: Laying the Foundation for Success

  • Project Vision & Conceptualization: We help you define your unique vision, identifying target markets, desired facility capabilities, and long-term strategic goals for your range.

  • Site Selection & Market Analysis: Leveraging 20 years of nationwide experience, we conduct comprehensive location/market analysis, site evaluation, due diligence, and zoning consultations. We provide strategic guidance on property acquisition, ensuring you secure the right location at the right time.

  • Demographic & Comparative Studies: In-depth demographic analysis and comparative studies are performed to prepare for underwriting scrutiny and ensure your project aligns with market demand.

  • Facility Sizing & Capability Determination: Crucial for accurate budgeting and feasibility, we determine optimal facility square footage and operational capabilities tailored to your business model.

  • Project Feasibility & Strategic Scaling: We empower you with a structured " go/no-go " decision framework, allowing you to scale into the project confidently as key milestones are met.

  • Comprehensive Discovery Phase: A thorough assessment of land and existing structures covering legal, zoning, entitlement, and physical considerations.

  • Financial Planning & Budget Management

  • Tailored Cost to Establish (CTE) Budgets: Exclusive to our services, we develop detailed and customized CTE budgets that align with your unique business model. These typically include:

    • Real Estate Acquisition Costs

    • Soft Costs (e.g., permits, professional fees)

    • Hard Costs (e.g., construction materials, labor)

    • Specialized Equipment Costs

    • Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E)

    • Pre-Opening Operating Expenses

    • Revenue Projections & Cash Flow Analysis

    • Equity Position & 10-Year Projected Return on Investment (ROI)

  • Strategic Design & Engineering

  • Customer-Centric Design: Beyond code requirements and aesthetics, we provide strategic design insights that prioritize customer experience, operational efficiency, and profitability.

  • Expert Design Checklist Deployment: We equip your architects, civil engineers, and general contractors with our exclusive Design Checklist, featuring over 175 time and money-saving insights.

  • Design Process Guidance: We assist you in understanding and harnessing each step of the design process, from Schematic Design to Design Development and detailed Construction Documents (for bidding and permitting).

  • Design Team Engagement: We help you identify, qualify, and effectively engage with your design team, ensuring clear communication regarding the complexities of a shooting range and the intentionality of your desired customer experience.

  • Ballistic and Range HVAC Equipment Vendor - Scoping / Selection / Negotiations / Cooridnation

  • Unbiased Equipment & Vendor Insights: Receive objective analysis on the operational pros and cons of various ballistic and HVAC equipment components. We provide "good/better/best" insights and recommend qualified vendors.

  • Strategic Vendor Engagement: Learn how to engage vendors effectively to secure accurate quotes and optimal contract terms and conditions across design, manufacturing, shipping, installation, commissioning, and warranty.

  • Compliance & Operational Recommendations:

    • Lead Recovery Process & Maintenance Strategies

    • Advanced Range Ventilation (HVAC) Systems

    • OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA Compliance Guidance

  • Operational & Technology Integration

  • Technology Systems Integration: Insights and recommendations for:

    • Firearms Industry Point of Sale (POS) Systems and related Technology Services

    • Firearm Industry specific Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions

    • Seamless Ecommerce vs. Website Platform Integration

  • Comprehensive Security Solutions: Detailed plans addressing:

    • Exterior & Interior Facility Security

    • Inventory Security Protocols

    • Intrusion Detection Systems

    • Camera Surveillance & Physical Security Mechanisms

  • Marketing & Branding Strategies: Guidance on developing your brand identity, marketing initiatives, and effective community relations to build a strong foundation for your business.

  • Facility Maintenance Planning: Strategies for efficient and effective long-term facility upkeep.

  • Project Management & Client Advocacy

  • "Coaching" Services & Industry Insight: Benefit from our industry insights, relationships, and expert contracting services. We help you understand the nuances of business relationships with general contractors, ensuring the "fine print" works in your favor.