Completion date: February 26, 2025
Location: Warminster, PA
A firearm manufacturer contacted us because they needed a controlled, repeatable environment to safely test and validate their products throughout the entire development and production process. They were looking for a range solution that supports R&D, quality control, and performance verification, while ensuring consistent data collection and reliable results. Key priorities included operator safety, bullet containment, noise reduction, and air qualityin a fully enclosed design. They also required flexibility to test multiple calibers and firearm platforms, ease of maintenance, minimal downtime, and a system that could be deployed quickly without the high cost and long timelines associated with traditional construction.
We provided a turnkey solution with our 40’ Groundhog indoor shooting range, configured specifically for firearm testing and development. This unit delivers a fully self-contained, controlled environment for consistent R&D, quality control, and performance validation. To better support the manufacturer’s workflow, we replaced the standard shooting stalls and shelving with a dedicated shooter’s bench, creating a stable platform ideal for firearm testing, mounting, and precision evaluation. The range was set up with two shooting lanes, including one equipped with a target retrieval system for efficient, repeatable testing cycles. The system prioritizes operator safety with integrated bullet containment and engineered noise reduction, along with our Industry Leading particle filtration system achieving 99.97% to 99.99% efficiency at 0.3 microns in a fully enclosed design. Built for rapid deployment, the Groundhog eliminates the need for costly traditional construction and operates on Single Phase 50 Amp 208/220 RV Style power—avoiding the added expense of 3-phase infrastructure required by competitors. Its modular, low-maintenance design allows the manufacturer to efficiently test multiple firearm platforms while maintaining full control over their testing process.