Modular firing range

Abstract

A modular firing range includes a first subset of modular containers that form a first end of the firing range. The first subset includes outer walls that define the first end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of a side of the firing range. A second subset of modular containers form a second end of the firing range. The second subset includes outer walls that define the second end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. A third subset of modular containers is coupleable between the first subset and the second subset to form a medial portion of the firing range. The third subset includes outer walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. The firing range includes an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement, comprising:
 a main firing range body formed from a plurality of modular containers that define a portion of an interior of the modular firing range, the interior of the modular firing range defining a plurality of firing lanes for live fire training exercises; and   at least one sidewall pod formed from at least one additional modular container that is coupled with at least one of the plurality of modular containers adjacent the plurality of firing lanes and protruding outward in a lateral direction from the plurality of firing lanes, the at least sidewall pod comprising one open side and walls on remaining sides such that the one open side is joined with the interior of the modular firing range.   
     
     
         2 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod comprises at least one target and at least one bullet trap to provide lateral live fire engagement training opportunities.   
     
     
         3 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod has a depth that is less that a length of the plurality of firing lanes to provide close range live fire engagement training opportunities.   
     
     
         4 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod comprises a first sidewall pod on a first side of the modular firing range and a second sidewall pod on a second side of the modular firing range.   
     
     
         5 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod overlaps and is coupled to two of the plurality of modular containers of the modular firing range.   
     
     
         6 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 1 , wherein:
 an outer periphery defined by outer walls of the modular firing range and the at least one sidewall pod forms an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.   
     
     
         7 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 1 , wherein:
 at least one armored plate that is coupled between the at least one sidewall pod an adjacent container of the plurality of modular containers of the modular firing range so as to cover a joint formed between the at least one sidewall pod and the adjacent container.   
     
     
         8 . A modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement, comprising:
 a main firing range body formed from a plurality of modular containers that define a portion of an interior of the modular firing range, the interior of the modular firing range defining a plurality of firing lanes for live fire training exercises; and   at least one sidewall pod formed from at least one additional modular container that is coupled with at least one of the plurality of modular containers adjacent the plurality of firing lanes and protruding outward in a lateral direction from the plurality of firing lanes, the at least sidewall pod comprising one open side and walls on remaining sides such that the one open side is joined with the interior of the modular firing range, the at least one sidewall pod comprising at least one target and at least one bullet trap to provide lateral live fire engagement training opportunities.   
     
     
         9 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod has a depth that is less that a length of the plurality of firing lanes to provide close range live fire engagement training opportunities.   
     
     
         10 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod comprises a first sidewall pod on a first side of the modular firing range and a second sidewall pod on a second side of the modular firing range.   
     
     
         11 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod overlaps and is coupled to two of the plurality of modular containers of the modular firing range.   
     
     
         12 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 8 , wherein:
 an outer periphery defined by outer walls of the modular firing range and the at least one sidewall pod forms an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.   
     
     
         13 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 8 , wherein:
 at least one armored plate that is coupled between the at least one sidewall pod and an adjacent container of the plurality of modular containers of the modular firing range so as to cover a joint formed between the at least one sidewall pod and the adjacent container.   
     
     
         14 . The modular firing range having a sidewall enhancement of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod is secured to the modular firing range using a plurality of cleats that are mounted on an edge of the at least one sidewall pod that is adjacent the modular firing range.   
     
     
         15 . A method of installing a modular sidewall enhancement onto a modular firing range, comprising:
 assembling a main firing range body by coupling a plurality of modular containers to define a portion of an interior of the modular firing range, the interior of the modular firing range defining a plurality of firing lanes for live fire training exercises; and   coupling at least one sidewall pod to at least one of the plurality of modular containers adjacent the plurality of firing lanes such that the at least one sidewall pod protrudes outward in a lateral direction from the plurality of firing lanes, wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod is formed from at least one additional modular container; 
 the at least sidewall pod comprises one open side and walls on remaining sides such that the one open side is joined with the interior of the modular firing range; and 
   installing at least one target and at least one bullet trap in the at least one sidewall pod to provide lateral live fire engagement training opportunities.   
     
     
         16 . The method of installing a modular sidewall enhancement onto a modular firing range of  claim 15 , wherein:
 coupling the at least one sidewall pod to at least one of the plurality of modular containers together comprises fastening each of a first plurality of angled cleats on an edge of the at least one sidewall pod to a respective one of a second plurality of angled cleats on the modular firing range.   
     
     
         17 . The method of installing a modular sidewall enhancement onto a modular firing range of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 coupling an armored plates between the at least one sidewall pod and an adjacent container of the plurality of modular containers of the modular firing range so as to cover a joint formed between the at least one sidewall pod and the adjacent container.   
     
     
         18 . The method of installing a modular sidewall enhancement onto a modular firing range of  claim 15 , wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod has a depth that is less that a length of the plurality of firing lanes to provide close range live fire engagement training opportunities.   
     
     
         19 . The method of installing a modular sidewall enhancement onto a modular firing range of  claim 15 , wherein:
 the at least one sidewall pod comprises a first sidewall pod on a first side of the modular firing range and a second sidewall pod on a second side of the modular firing range.   
     
     
         20 . The method of installing a modular sidewall enhancement onto a modular firing range of  claim 15 , wherein:
 an outer periphery defined by outer walls of the modular firing range and the at least one sidewall pod forms an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.