Meggitt Training Systems to Highlight Decades of Range Experience at NRA Range Development Conference

Sept. 6, 2017
Meggitt Training Systems builds on its long history of shooting range development at this year’s NRA Range Development Conference in Tempe, Ariz., Sept. 30 – Oct. 2.

SUWANEE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Meggitt Training Systems builds on its long history of shooting range development at this year’s NRA Range Development Conference in Tempe, Ariz., Sept. 30 – Oct. 2. The NRA conference is geared toward first-time range owners, with Meggitt highlighting nearly a century of gun range design, equipment and installation.

Planning a shooting range facility is a major undertaking and must be done early to avoid problems later. Meggitt representatives will provide comprehensive information on equipment, planning and design recommendations, drawings and editorials beneficial to the successful development of a shooting range. Meggitt staff will also address range safety, bullet traps, target carriers and retrieval systems, shooting lane control and dividers, indoor range ventilation, lead hazards and a variety of customer support services.

“Meggitt has leveraged over 90 years of design, development, installation and support experience for more than 13,000 gun ranges fielded worldwide,” said Jonathan Read, director, live fire, Meggitt Training Systems. “Our experts offer solutions for the toughest challenges, including zoning regulations, ventilation, lead abatement, general environmental concerns and more.”

Meggitt offers turnkey solutions, guiding designers through every step, from the research and bid process through range design, construction and long-term maintenance. With commercial range planning expertise comes the most reliable shooting range products in the industry, including:

  • Target retrieval systems
  • Range control devices
  • Steel and rubber bullet traps
  • Shooting stalls
  • Ballistic baffles and walls
  • Mobile ranges
  • Ventilation systems
  • Shoot houses

In addition, Meggitt offers the Indoor Range Design Guide, a comprehensive, instructional guide for first-time range owners or those renovating an existing range. The guide may be downloaded by visiting http://meggitttrainingsystems.com/Indoor-Range-Design-Guide.

To schedule a meeting with a Meggitt Training Systems representative at the conference, please visit https://meggitttrainingsystems.com/About-Meggitt/Trade-show-schedule/NRA-Range-Development- Conference-2017.

About Meggitt Training Systems

Meggitt Training Systems, makers of FATS® and Caswell technologies, a division of Meggitt PLC, is the leading supplier of integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training systems. Following the acquisition of FATS® virtual training systems and Caswell International's live-fire ranges and services, Meggitt Training Systems continues to grow its capabilities based on the legacy of these two industry leaders. Over 13,000 Meggitt live-fire ranges and 5,100 virtual systems are fielded internationally, providing judgmental, situational awareness and marksmanship training to the armed forces, law enforcement and security organizations.

Meggitt Training Systems employs more than 400 people at its headquarters in Atlanta and at facilities in Orlando, Canada, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, UAE, Australia and Singapore. It can deploy service personnel anywhere in the world for instructor training, system installation and maintenance.

About Meggitt PLC

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Meggitt PLC is an international group operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialized extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace, defense and energy, employing nearly 11,000 people at more than 50 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.

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