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SFS firing range gets $4.7 M facelift

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  • 78 th Security Forces Squadron
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  The 78th Security Forces Squadron firing range is now open after undergoing a $4.7 million facelift.

The range received major upgrades, modernizing the facility and making it more environmentally friendly. In addition, the 25-meter range increased from 13 to 24 firing points to accommodate more shooters.

"We absolutely love the new range," said Tech. Sgt. Jerrod Tracht, NCO in charge of combat arms. "It's now a modern facility. We've nearly doubled the firing capacity, which cuts training days in half."

Sergeant Tracht said another benefit from the upgrade is students are now able to shoot from different distances while the targets remain at a fixed location. The fixed targets eliminate the need for the shooters to cross the firing line, thus eliminating a safety concern.

The firing range also upgraded its bullet containment trap and eliminated the firing of lead rounds, making it more environmentally friendly.

The range is for official military use only.