How to Secure Firing Ranges and Weapons Training Facilities
Firing ranges and weapons training facilities play a vital role in providing law enforcement agencies, military personnel, and civilians with essential training to develop and enhance their shooting skills. However, ensuring the security of these facilities is of utmost importance to prevent unauthorized access, theft, and potential harm.
You can’t learn safely if the training facility or gun range is an inherently unsafe place. Take a look at what needs to be done to maintain a safety culture for yourself and your facility.
Comprehensive Perimeter Security Measures
Maintaining a robust perimeter security system is the first line of defense for any firing range or weapons training facility. You need a perimeter and likely a fence that help prevent intruders from easily accessing the property, but you also need:
- Security cameras
- Metal detectors
- Gun lockers
- An active weapons training staff
You may also hire security guards to patrol the facility and let everyone know that they must practice safely at all times. You should also have a security guard watching the cameras to ensure that you can see as much as possible.
If you feel this is “safe enough” for your facility, you can start using new protocols today. Some facilities, however, need to do more to protect their visitors and staff.
Access Control and Identity Verification
Efficient access control measures are vital to restrict entry to authorized personnel only. You may want to identify each person every time they enter. This means there are no hats, sunglasses, hoodies, or otherwise baggy clothing in the facility. You may also require that all members have a key card, but that key card might only buzz the front desk.
You can have someone at the front desk check the camera, ensure that individual should be there, and either call the authorities or make certain the unwelcome individual leaves.
Contact Trust Consulting Services for Help With Facility Security
Remember, investing in the security of firing ranges and weapons training facilities is not just about protecting assets—it’s about ensuring the safety of those who utilize these facilities for training and practice. Contact our team at TCS Security for help with a range of facility security needs.
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