PLANNING COMMISSION

MEETING DATE:

July 8, 2015

APPLICANT:

Paul Simonet, property owner, representing MN Shooting Academy

REQUEST:

Request for a Special Use Permit and associated Variances for a

Commercial Amusement and Recreational Establishment to be located in
the existing structure located at 2159 Curve Crest Boulevard

ZONING: BP-O: Business Park Office

PREPARED BY:

CASE NO.: 2015-15

COMP PLAN DISTRICT: Commercial

Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner

REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for an Amusement and Recreational
Establishment to be located in the existing Simonet Furniture building at 2159 Curve
Crest Boulevard. The use would be an indoor target practice range and would
necessitate the following:
1. A 4,040 square foot variances to City Code Section 31-515.1.1 provision the
Commercial Recreational Establishment may occupy no more than 3,000 square
feet; and
2. A 26 parking stall variance to City Code Section 31-510.1(c), Number of parking
spaces required; or
3. An 18% variance to the 60% maximum (impervious) lot coverage requirement as
identified in City Code Section 31-320(c).
In addition to the specially-permitted use, MN Shooting Academy is proposing retail
sales, a lounge and vending area, warehousing space as well as space for administrative
offices. These uses are permitted by right.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND REGULATIONS
Section 31-325 indicates Amusement and Recreational Establishments (including other
social, sport or recreational centers) in the Business Park Office District require a
Special Use Permit. The Code further indicates the use must conform to the provisions
found in Section 31-515.1:

1. The establishment may occupy no more than 3,000 square feet.

2. ( The establishment must operate in compliance with the noise standards as
specified in City Code Chapter 38, Section 38-3.
a) The establishment shall be considered a "commercial" use pursuant to City
Code Chapter 38, Section 38-3, Subdivision 4.
b) Not only shall the establishment meet the specified noise standards at its
respective property lines, but the noise standards shall also apply to
receiving uses in abutting tenant spaces within a multiple tenant, if the
establishment is located in such a building.
3. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the establishment, a qualified
professional shall certify that the establishment will, under normal operating
conditions, meet the noise standards specified in City Code Chapter 38, Section
38-3.
4. The amusement or recreational activities offered by the establishment must
operate exclusively indoors.
5. The establishment must have at least one adult employee or adult supervisory
volunteer in the premises during all hours of operation.
Section 31-208, Variances, indicates the Planning Commission may grant a variance, but
only when all of the following conditions are found:
1. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this
chapter.
o The general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code is to regulate and
restrict use of land for the protection of public health, safety and welfare.
The purpose of Section 31-325 limitations to the maximum size of
the establishment is to ensure the development of the office park
into office space.
The purpose of Section 31-510 is to ensure that a property provides
sufficient on-site parking spaces to accommodate its needs and not
create a burden on the neighborhood through on-street parking.
The purpose of Section 31-320(c) is to ensure adequate drainage
and open space area is preserved.
o The general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code may be met if certain
conditions of approval are met.
2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. No application
elements are contradictory to the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in
complying with this chapter. Practical difficulties, as use in connection with
the granting of a variance, means that all of the following must be found to
apply:
The property owner proposes to use the land in a reasonable manner for a
use permitted in the zone where the land is located, but the proposal is not
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permitted by other official controls; the use of the property for a

Commercial Recreation and Amusement Establishment, with appropriate
parking and onsite infiltration, is reasonable.
The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property
and that are not created by the landowner; and The unique circumstance of
the property are the boundaries of the property, the size of the structure on
the property and the existing parking and drive areas.
a. The proposed 4,040 square foot variance for the Recreational and
Amusement Establishment helps support the businesss desire to have
42% of the 12 lanes dedicated to be reserved for community service
endeavors. The uniqueness exists in this large space can accommodate
for the increase Establishment area, providing a service to local law
enforcement practice and community safety education, wholly within
the existing structures footprint.
b. The property owner is not able to create additional parking next to this
existing parking and drive area without a reduction in open space and
infringement on the neighboring properties.
The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
The essential character of the neighborhood will not be altered with the
additional 4,040 square feet of Establishment space, nor the additional
parking area.
Section 31-208 further indicates:
Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties.
A previous variance must not be considered to have set a precedent for the
granting of further variances. Each case must be considered on its merits.
Section 31-207 establishes the review standards for Special Use Permits:

The proposed structure or use conforms to the requirements and the intent of this
chapter, and of the comprehensive plan, relevant area plans and other lawful
regulations.
The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district, if it is found compatible
with surrounding uses. In review of the request with City staff, the following item was
determined to be an item of concern:
Parking: The property currently contains 49 parking spaces but is required to
meet 75 parking spaces onsite. The applicant has shown proof of parking for an
additional 28 spaces. However, the installation of this parking would necessitate
a variance to the maximum impervious surface coverage requirement.
o As there is no off-street parking in this area, the installation of 26 parking
spaces should be required. If installed with a permeable surfacing
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material, then the need for a variance to the impervious surface coverage
will not be necessary.
Impervious Surface Coverage and Drainage: The applicant is not proposing to
change the landscaping, impervious surface coverage or drainage to the site.
However, if the applicant was to increase the parking area, the surface coverage
would necessitate a variance.
o To offset the increase in impervious surface coverage, City Engineering
Department staff indicate the new parking area could be constructed with
permeable asphalt. This would maintain the required impervious surface
coverage, allowing for all parking to be met onsite and no variance would
be required for the parking.
Noise: As indicated in the code, the specified noise standards must be met at its
respective property lines, but the noise standards shall also apply to receiving
uses in abutting tenant spaces within a multiple tenant, if the establishment is
located in such a building. While no specifications sheet for the exact
construction has been submitted, the proposed indoor range will be a vendordesigned system that is constructed by Action Target. The system will include
wall and ceiling baffles (which will include acoustics within them), sound
abatement within the firing area to reduce echo as well as a ballistic trap to catch
the bullets.
o The applicant has submitted sound inspection test records from three
Action Target designed and constructed facilities which indicate decibel
noise levels on the property, outside the building and on adjacent parcels
to be meet the threshold of the City of Stillwaters maximum decibels of 70
db during the day and 65 db at night.
Exterior changes: Section 31-319 of the Stillwater City Code requires that the
Heritage Preservation Commission ( HPC) conduct a design review on exterior
changes, signage and waste receptacle. The applicant is aware exterior changes
to the structure, including new exterior signage, will be required to obtain a
Design Permit prior to the issuance of applicable Sign Permits.
Comprehensive Plan Chapter 7, Local Economy, indicates a program to encourage a mix
of employmentand retail and service activities in the West Business Park area. The
proposed uses are not contradictory to the Comprehensive Plan. This use is consistent
with the Future Land Use Map identifying this property as having commercial use in
2030.
Any additional conditions necessary for the public interest have been imposed or use
and/or structure will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare
of the community.
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The proposed Commercial Recreational and Amusement Establishment will not be

nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community if conditions
addressing the concerns, above, are met.

ALTERNATIVES AND RECOMMENDATION

The Commission has the following options:
1. Variances
a. Approve, with or without conditions, a 4,040 square foot variances to City
Code Section 31-515.1.1 provision the Commercial Recreational
Establishment, a 26 parking stall variance to City Code Section 31-510.1(c),
Number of parking spaces required and an 18% variance to the 60%
maximum (impervious) lot coverage requirement as identified in City
Code Section 31-320(c).
a. Determine any or all of the proposed variances have not established
practical difficulty and deny the variance.
2. Special Use Permit
a. Approve the Special Use Permits with or without conditions. If the
Commission would like to approve the Case No. 2015-15 with conditions,
staff would recommend the following:
i. No greater than 12 firing lanes shall be permitted. Five of the firing
lanes shall be made available for rental to community service
personnel and community education activities.
ii. The establishment must have at least one adult employee or adult
supervisory volunteer in the premises during all hours of
operation.
iii. Soundproofing specifications shall be submitted with the building
permit application.
iv. The Establishment shall install appropriate and sufficient
soundproofing to be in compliance with City Code Section 38-3,
Noise Control and Regulation, for sound levels outside of the
establishment.
v. A total of 26 parking spaces shall be created onsite. A permeable
surfaceparking area and suitable base found satisfactory to the City
Engineer shall be utilized for all new parking and drive areas.
vi. A grading plan shall be reviewed by the City Engineering
Department and a Browns Creek Watershed District permit shall
be obtained prior to the installation of the additional parking
spaces.
vii. Upon the sale to MN Shooting Academy and prior to the release of
necessary building permits, a 15 trail easement shall be dedicated
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to the City of Stillwater along the eastern property boundary for

future trail connection between Curve Crest Boulevard and
Highway 36.
viii. Conditions of a HPC issued Design Permit shall be incorporated
into this Special Use Permit by reference.
ix. Plans and the use will need to be approved by the engineering, fire
and building officials before the issuance of a building permit.
x. All changes to the approved plans will need to be reviewed and
approved by the Community Development Director. Any major
changes will need to go to the Planning Commission for review and
approval.
b. Determine that the proposed commercial Recreational and Amusement
Establishment is not consistent with the Special Use Permit provisions or
the Comprehensive Plan and deny the Special Use Permit.
c. Table the application requesting more information be brought back before
the Commission at their August 12, 2015 meeting.
Staff recommends the Commission move to grant a 4,040 square foot variance to the
3,000 square foot maximum provision of City Code Section 31-515.1.1 as practical
difficulty has been established and move to approve the Special Use Permit for the
Commercial and Recreational Establishment to be located at 2159 Curve Crest
Boulevard.
ATTACHMENTS
Site Location Map
Narrative Request (2 pages)
Plan set (3 pages)
Ballistic Walls and Baffles Specifications (5 pages)
Noise Exposure Assessment & Abatement Strategies Narrative (1 page)
Safety Baffle Cutsheet (2 pages)
Wall Baffle Cutsheet (2 pages)
Action Target Sound Inspection Reports (3 pages)

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Stillwater Planning Commission

Our proposal is to retro-fit the old Simonets Furniture building into an outdoor sporting goods retailer and
range similar to (Cabelas and Gander Mountain) the building is approximately 26,000 square feet. It is
located on the corner of Washington Avenue.
The building will include approximately 7500 sq feet of retail space which will include (sales counter,
display cases, waiting lounges, commercial sales area) The first level will also host restrooms, lounge,
training rooms and 2 offices, gunsmith room and warehouse area.
The south side of the building would include a two range bays will be divided up into an public range with
7 state of the art shooting lanes, and a separate 6 lanes for use of private members and law enforcement.
The actual shooting range length would be 75 feet. There would also be a bullet trap area, The Rubber
Berm Traps design allows for collection of spent rounds for salvage or recycling. The trap may be
cleaned at anytime and requires no rear access for cleaning or service. The trap typically requires
cleaning between 80,000 to 100,000 spent rounds per lane. Exceeding the recommended cleaning time
can result in excessive bullet fragmentation and adhesion. The range walls would be made of 8-inch thick
solid concrete. The ceiling would have AR300 steel baffles that act as a ceiling barrier and sound
dampening. The bullet trap and firing range components would be constructed by Action Target, a
national fabricator of law enforcement grade firing ranges. The range area is required to be constructed in
accordance with federal, state and local building codes.
Recycling happening in two steps; the bass cartridges will be recycled by Metro Metals Recycling in St
Paul, MN and the spent lead will be recycled by Metro Metals Recycling, Eau Claire, WI
Training will be a large part of the day to day operations. With over 1 million firearms sold in 2014, we
would like to ensure the citizens that live in and around the twin cities as well as western Wisconsin have
the best possible training available to them. Guardian Tactical Solutions will head all our training classes.
Our classes range from introductory to firearms, basic firearms course and higher level conceal and carry
courses. As of today we have 10 NRA certified instructors. There will be a training room and range times
set aside for Law Enforcement qualifications and training.
Sound abatement is a critical concern of the comfort level of our customer both inside and outside the
range. The applicant assured city staff the building materials would not allow audible noises to be heard
from adjacent businesses. The applicant will be including additional sound proofing measures so the
decibel level would be reduced to less than that of a passing vehicle to the while standing in the parking
lot. We do this thought construction of the range wall leaving a sound barrier between the existing
building wall and the internal range walls. We will also using sound proofing wall panels and ceiling
panels.
Mark Kamas
MN Shooting Academy

MN Shooting Academy
June 17, 2015
Project Narrative
Request for Variance
Special Use Permit
Project Use: MN Shooting Academy, LLC proposes to purchase the existing 27,000 sf 1 story
Type II B non combustible sprinklered) building located on Curve Crest Boulevard. No new

exterior modifications or additions are proposed. Planned internal remodeling shall be for
purposes of providing a practice target range and associated retail and back of house functions.
As per requirements for request for a variance to the Special Use Permit City Code Section 31
515.1 Amusement and recreational establishments, non compliant item 1 limit of 3,000 sf,
compliant with items 2 through 5), we have noted the following:
1. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this chapter. It is
understood that an indoor target practice range is an allowed use under Commercial
Entertainment). Recreational sport shooting, both individually and league.
2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. It is understood that this use is
consistent with the comprehensive plan for BP O district).
3. The applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in
complying with this chapter.

Practical difficulties, as used in connection with the

granting of a variance, means that all of the following must be found to apply.
a. The property owner proposes to use the land in a reasonable manner for a use
permitted in the zone where the land is located, but the proposal is not
permitted by other official controls. MN Shooting Academy proposed square
footage for the indoor gun range is 7,000 sf; however, local zoning only permits
3,000 sf for commercial entertainment use. Our square footage is greater than
allowed for the following reasons:
i. The entertainment area proper is considered to be from the staging area
to the firing line; all human activity is prohibited forward of the firing line.
ii. The shooting gallery is divided into 12 lanes; 5 of these lanes
Approximate 7,000 square footage) shall be reserved at specified times
and dates for community service, not commercial entertainment.
Community services could include law enforcement practice and
community safety education.
b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and
that are not created by the landowner, and N/ A, The plight of the circumstances
is related to the use of the property, not circumstances unique to the property).
c.

The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the

neighborhood. The proposed remodel/ use is internal only. Additionally, the

proposed gun range use is an accessory use, as it only occupies approximately
of the total building area).

MN Shooting Academy
June 17, 2015
Narrative for required parking
Project Use: MN Shooting Academy proposes to purchase the existing 27,000 sf 1 story Type II
B non combustible sprinklered) building located on Curve Crest Boulevard. Planned internal
remodeling shall be for purposes of providing a practice target range and associated retail and
back of house functions.
MN Shooting Academy proposes no parking lot expansion or remodeling to the existing parking
lot. Our experience has shown that the existing 49 parking spaces will be more than adequate
to meet our customers needs. It is not our desire or our intent to under park this facility. We

have enclosed a check for 525 should the planning commission determine additional parking
be installed. Please see sheet T1 for graphic analysis of parking requirements as per city off
street parking ordinance 31 510). Should the planning commission determine that additional
parking must be installed, a variance will be required for green space. Providing 77 stalls will
result in an overall green space of 22% less than 40% required for this district). The check

submitted could be used for a variance for either parking stall reduction or green space
reduction.

Ballistic & Acoustic

Ballistic Rubber Protection and Acoustic Systems

The primary purpose of ballistic protection in a range is to help prevent injury
and protect property from damage. Traditional ballistic systems are designed
to simply redirect misfires and ricochets, not necessarily to stop their path and
contain them. Range Systems ProTact ballistic protection systems provide
a safer range environment by eliminating these hazards with full
encapsulation of errant rounds and ricochets. Our proprietary ballistic rubber
allows us to create the safest, cleanest and quietest ranges in the industry
today. Here are some of the ballistic protection products where we use our
ProTact systems:
Baffles
Safety Ceiling
Ballistic Sidewall Protection
Shooting Lane Dividers
Free-Standing Ballistic Shields
Acoustic Systems

Baffles
Range Systems has a variety of baffle designs and options to suit your needs.
The baffles on a range must be matched with the capabilities of the
ammunition being fired on the range. While we have several levels of ballistic
protection, with our proprietary ballistic rubber, we not only can provide you
the safest shooting environment possible, but also improve the overall
appearance of your range.
Whether you train from a fixed firing line or advance downrange, Range
Systems baffle systems can be installed in a no-blue sky configuration so
errant rounds cannot escape the perimeters of the range. Our baffles also
protect downrange lights, columns, utilities or any type of protuberance that is
in the line of fire. Simply put, Range Systems has the widest range of baffle
options in the industry allowing you to choose both your level of protection and
safety.

Sidewall Systems
ProTacts Ballistic Sidewall System is ideal for tactical training, close range
fire, angled fire, and any environment where shooters advance downrange.
Our ballistic Sidewall System eliminates the potential hazard of ricochets and
splatter from bullets impacting the sidewalls of the range. This allows you to
not only advance down range, but have 270 range of fire, shoot cross lane as
well as engage multiple targets at once.
Tactical Training
Angled Fire
Close Range Fire
Shoot Cross Lane

Ceiling System
One of the most critical areas in a range where a misdirected shot could
compromise personnel safety is the area from the firing line extending to
twelve feet downrange. Range Systems ProTacts ballistic rubber ceiling
system reduces the risk of injury of a vertically misdirected shot by stopping
the path of the round and safely containing it.

Acoustic Systems
There are many hazards on a shooting range, and one of the most overlooked
is the noise. Obviously you have the noise of the guns firing, but also noise
from bullet impact and reverberations. An effective noise control measure for
firing ranges is ballistic rubber. Unlike steel and plywood ranges, ranges with
ballistic rubber nearly eliminate bullet impact noise. In addition, our Acoustic
Dura-Panel rubber with channeled exterior reduces reverberation as well.
Noise is absorbed as the channels disrupt sound wave patterns so they
quickly dissipate resulting in a noise reduction. Acoustic Dura-Panel has a
Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) rating of 0.65.
When used as a component of a ballistic containment system, Acoustic DuraPanel will capture and encapsulate bullets and fragments, prevent ricochet
from trajectory angles as shallow as 12 degrees from the rubber surface, and
reduce airborne lead particles.

Noise exposure assessment and abatement strategies for a

indoor firing range.
Exposure to impulse noise is common during the firing of weapons at indoor firing ranges. The
aims of this study were to characterize the impulse noise environment at a law enforcement
firing range; document the insufficiencies found at the range from a health and safety
standpoint; and provide noise abatement recommendations to reduce the overall health
hazard to the auditory system. Ten shooters conducted a typical live fire exercise using three
different weapons the Beretta.40 caliber pistol, the Remington.308 caliber rifle, and the
M4.223 caliber rifle. Measurements were obtained at 12 different positions throughout the
firing range and adjacent areas using dosimeters and sound level meters. Personal and area
measurements were recorded to a digital audio tape

DAT) recorder for further spectral

analysis. Peak pressure levels inside the firing range reached 163 decibels dB) in peak pressure.
Equivalent sound levels ranged from 78 decibels, A weighted dBA), in office area adjacent to
the range to 122 dBA inside the range. Noise reductions from wall structures ranged from 29 44
dB. Noise abatement strategies ranged from simple noise control measures to elaborate design
modifications to eliminate structural borne sounds using acoustical treatments.
Acoustical treatment of exposed walls, overhead baffles, safety ceilings, shooting stalls, and the

range floor changes the surfaces from reflective to absorptive and significantly reduces the
noise level in the range. These acoustical applications are specifically designed to absorb the
loud reverberation of indoor gunfire, decrease the sound level within the range, and reduce
noise transmission outside of the range.

INDOOR RANGES

U.S. PATENT # 5822936

SAFETY BAFFLES
In addition to keeping fired bullets from exiting the range, baffles offer protectionfor
overhead lights, pipes, ventilation ducts, and other structures.

A critical safety concern on any indoor range is making sure bullets cannot escape
to the outside. Using an innovative combination of steel, wood, and acoustical
tile, Action Target Safety Baffles provide ballistic protection, sound abatement,
and a polished, professional appearance.

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To ensure you get exactly what you need for your specific
range requirements, Action Target Safety Baffles come in four
levels of protection.

LEVEL 1: Baffles are made of 10- gauge steel and will deflect
and contain most standard handgun rounds fired at an angle
of at least 45 degrees from perpendicular. Some damage to
the steel plate may occur. Repeated rounds impacting in
the same area may breach the baffle.
LEVEL 2: Baffles are made of 1/ 4

mild steel and will deflect

and contain standard handgun rounds fired at an angle

of at least 45 degrees from perpendicular with little or
no damage to the steel plate. Baffle will also deflect and
contain standard handgun rounds fired at a perpendicular
angle with some potential damage to the steel plate.

Performance Characteristics

LEVEL 3: Baffles are made of 1/4 AR steel and will

deflect and contain standard handgun rounds fired ata
perpendicular angle with no damage to the steel plate.
Baffle will also deflect and contain high power rounds (. 223
and .308) fired at an angle of at least 45 degrees from
perpendicular. Some damage to the steel plate may occur.
LEVEL 4: Baffles are made of 3/8 AR steel and will
deflect and contain standard handgun rounds fired ata
perpendicular angle with no damage to the steel plate.
Baffle will also deflect and contain high power rounds (. 223
and .308) fired at a perpendicular angle. High power rounds
fired at a perpendicular angle will cause damage to the steel
plate. Repeated high power rounds fired at a perpendicular
angle impacting in the same area may breach the baffle.

Nearly impenetrable barrier

Protect lighting, ventilation, and other utilities and equipment
Help control acoustics and other sound issues
Match the grade of baffles to the scope of the range be it handguns or rifles.
Fixed firing line baffles: calculate line of sight from standing,
kneeling, and prone positions
Tactical movement baffles: entire ceiling must be completely protected
not just certain areas
Baffles are different than deflectors

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indoor ranges

wall baffle
Complete ballistic containment that will safely direct ricochet and splatter away
from the shooter. Available in handgun and rifle rated configurations.

Action Targets Wall Baffle system is designed to keep errant rounds safely
contained within the shooting range while not damaging the structure of the
building. Wall Baffles are available in configurations capable of containing both
handgun and standard rifle calibers ( 5. 56, 7. 62, etc.).

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All impact surfaces on the Wall Baffles are made of through hardened
AR500 steel. The joint system provides an overlapping and continuous
barrier eliminating any gaps through which rounds may escape. The
overlapping joint design also allows wall baffles to be modular to fit
any range. Wall Baffle panels are available in 1/4 and 3/ 8 thicknesses
depending on the range requirements. In order to contain impacts from
rifle calibers at various angles ( including perpendicular shots), 3/ 8 steel
must be used. All steel panels are cut on computer controlled, highdefinition plasma cutters and are prepped and painted to meet SP- 6
specifications. No flame cutting of any type is used.

Standard Accessories

Optional Accessories

Mounting Requirements

Plywood

Acoustic paneling

Rubber covering
Various acoustic tiling options

CMU / Concrete wall / drywall / plywood styuds / self supporting wall

Height

4 to 40

Width

Unlimited

Thickness

2 to 8

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Shooting Range Sound Test

Action Target conducted a test on Saturday December 7, 2002 to determine the level of sound emitting
from an uninsulated indoor range. We used the facilities of Rangemasters of Utah located at: 712 West
1300 North Springville, UT 84663. The range is a standard 25 yard fixed position commercial range
with a Total Containment Trap, 9 rows of overhead baffles (7 with fascia), and shooting stalls. The
walls are solid grout CMU block. Above the baffles is a wood truss assembly with standard roof
construction and no insulation.

This range is located in a light industrial area. There is one City access road to the north about 200' that
has moderate traffic. Other roads in the area are south of the range with very little traffic.
We took our sound measurements moving away from the building to the west through an open lot. The
next building to the west is 500' away. The lane we used for our testing in the range was just inside the
western wall shooting to the north.
The equipment used for this test was a Larson-Davis hand held meter, model DSP80 (see attached spec
sheet). In order to produce the worst case scenario we used a 50 caliber BMG rifle. The rounds fired
were TTI Armory FMJ Ball 647 gr. (see attached spec sheet). All shots were fired from the 25 yard
line.

The test was conducted from six positions outside the range. At each distance three measurements
were taken; ambient sound, normal conversation, and peek levels with a single shot fired in the range.
The results are as follows:
Distance
10'
Traffic
100'
200'
300
400
450

Ambient db
50
55
50
50
47
45.5
43.5

Conversation db
75.2

Shot Fired db
84.3

74.9
72
72.6
71.5
72.5

71.9
66.9
59.2
54.3
56.9

The reading from 450' when the shot was fired increased slightly from the reading at 400'. We believe
this was due to reverberation off the building to the west.

This test was conducted by employees of Action Target namely; Layne Ashby, Ernie John, Justin
Briggs, and Jarom Xochimitl.
Sincerely,

Layne Ashby
Action Target, Inc.

Shooting Range Sound Test

Action Target conducted a test on Friday April 18, 2008 to determine the level of sound emitting from
an insulated indoor range. This test was conducted on the shooting range listed:

Get Some Guns

6651 S. State Street
Murray, UT 84107
The range is a standard 25 yard fixed position commercial range with a Total Containment Trap, 9 rows
of overhead baffles (7 with fascia), and shooting stalls. The walls are solid grout CMU block. Above
the baffles is a steel truss assembly with standard roof construction and fiberglass insulation. This range
is equipped with sound absorbing panels with a .95 NRC rating to reduce reverberation time.
This range is located in a commercial area. State Street is west of the range about 20' and has heavy
traffic. Other roads in the area are on all sides of the range with little traffic.

We took our sound measurements moving away from the building to the north, west and east through
the parking lots. The closest buildings to the range are:
North
Sam's Club
500+' away
South
Commercial strip center
25' away
West
Commercial strip center
100' away
East
Residential homes
70' away
There were 4 shooters in lanes in the south bay of the range just inside the southern wall shooting to the
east. The shooters were shooting 9mm and 40 cal handguns.
The equipment used for this test was a RadioShack digital hand held meter. Sound levels were
measured in the A-weighting scale with frequencies from 500 to 10,000 Hz.
The test was conducted from five positions outside the range and readings at the shooting line in the
range. At each distance three measurements were taken; ambient sound, traffic, and peek levels with
shots fired in the range. The results are as follows:
Distance
In the range
In the Gun store
10' south
50' east
State St. sidewalk
200' north

Ambient db
79 -64
61
56
53
54

Traffic db
68
68
63
64
63

Shot Fired db
107
72
67
61
54
55

The readings from 50' east and 10' south increased slightly from the other readings. We believe this was
due to reverberation between the buildings.
This test was conducted by Layne Ashby of Action Target with assistance from Skyler Wallin of Get
Some Guns.

Shooting Range Sound Test

Action Target conducted a test on Friday May 2, 2008 to determine the level of sound emitting from a
well insulated concrete tilt-up indoor range. This test was conducted on the shooting range listed:
Whistling Pines Gun Club
1418 Woolsey Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
The range is a standard 25 yard fixed position commercial range with a Total Containment Trap, 9 rows
of overhead baffles (7 with fascia), and shooting stalls. The walls are solid tilt-up concrete. Above the
baffles is a steel truss assembly with standard roof construction and fiberglass insulation. This range is
equipped with sound absorbing panels with a .95 NRC rating to reduce reverberation time.

This range is located in an industrial area. Markshuffle Street is east of the range about 500' and Hwy
124 is South about 1000', both with heavy traffic. Other roads in the area are on all sides of the range
with little traffic.
We took our sound measurements moving away from the building to the north, south, west and east
through the parking lots. The closest buildings to the range are:
North
Storage yard
300' away
South
Open field
West
Industrial offices
200' away
East
Industrial offices
200' away
There were 6 shooters in lanes in the east bay of the range just inside the eastern wall shooting to the
north. The shooters were shooting 9mm handguns.

The equipment used for this test was a RadioShack digital hand held meter. Sound levels were
measured in the A-weighting scale with frequencies from 500 to 10,000 Hz.
The test was conducted from 10 positions outside the range and readings at the shooting line in the
range. At each distance three measurements were taken; ambient sound, traffic, and peek levels with
shots fired in the range. The results are as follows:
Distance
Ambient db Traffic db
Shot Fired db
In the range
76 -102
In the Gun store
50 -62
10' east
63
67
68
50' east
54
68
67
100' east
61
68
66
50' west
62
66
65
100' west
63
67
65
50' north
77 -- -100' north
58
60
59
50' south
63
67
66
100' south
64
66
66
It was very windy the day of this test which made it very difficult to collect these reading. The wind

gusts were much louder than the traffic or shots fired. The readings on the north side of the building
were higher due to the HVAC equipment. The shots fired were nearly undetectable as we moved away
from the range building. We believe this is due to the construction type and insulation of the building.
This test was directed by Layne Ashby and conducted by Wayne Ashby of Action Target with
assistance from Kevin Klesser of Whistling Pines Gun Club.