Balco Training Solutions

Balco Defense Company manufactures shooting range systems and provides comprehensive maintenance services to indoor ranges, outdoor facilities, shotgun ranges, and law enforcement operations. The company operates manufacturing in Charlotte, Iowa with office operations in Babylon, New York.

Razor Bullet Trap – Their core product for ballistic containment. The trap measures 24" x 36" and uses 3/8" AR500 steel rated for rounds up to 7.62x39mm. Each unit ships with replaceable ballistic rubber facing, a 2" air gap, and a lead containment drawer for easy cleanup. The design assembles flat for quick installation.

Razor Target Retriever System – A rugged cable-drive target carrier using off-the-shelf hardware for easy maintenance. Operators set shooting distances with magnetic flags that provide positive stops for consistent target positioning. The system ships as an installation kit or fully installed, depending on your needs.

Razor Portable Turning Target System – Wireless remote control (200+ yard range) lets operators manage multiple targets from a single remote. Powered by DeWalt or Milwaukee batteries with 8+ hours runtime per charge. Weather-resistant housing protects motor and electrical components with ballistic-rated steel shielding.

Their flagship mobile range sits on a DOT-approved tandem axle chassis and can be ordered as a removable or fixed container. The unit provides 360-degree containment with AR400/AR500 armor plate steel and zero-surface-danger-zone design.

They also offer financing through Curtis Funding for new and existing businesses.

Balco manufactures prefabricated, self-contained modular ranges designed to deploy in buildings, garages, basements, or outdoor property. These units arrive pre-built and become operational within days with minimal site preparation.

Key features include: - Single or multi-lane configurations - HEPA-filtered ventilation systems to reduce lead exposure - Acoustic soundproofing treatments - Rubber block bullet traps for ballistic containment - Adjustable lighting and automated target retrieval - Customizable ballistic systems (steel or rubber traps)

Balco's field service team handles the full spectrum of range upkeep. Their certified contractors (10+ years experience each) work on indoor ranges, outdoor facilities, shotgun ranges, and government/law enforcement operations.

Services include: - Lead reclamation from ballistic rubber traps - Servicing and cleaning steel rubber traps - Minor servicing of carriers and targeting systems - Rubber panel and soundproofing installation - HEPA vacuuming and de-lead wipe-down of all surfaces (floor, walls, shooting booths, carriers, lighting, baffles) - Filter changes and contaminated filter disposal - HVAC system maintenance and cleaning - Hazardous lead-contaminated waste disposal - Replacement and installation of ballistic granulated rubber

Whether you're building from the ground up, refreshing an existing facility, or converting land without building, Balco provides design services. They also offer prefab designs that deploy to your location rapidly, plus mobile range capabilities on custom 53-foot trailers.

Balco designs equipment to meet OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NRA Range Guidelines, SAAMI standards, and local/state regulations covering zoning, noise ordinances, and ventilation requirements.