How to Install an Airsoft Shooting Range in the UK

Looking to start or expand your Airsoft business? Installing a dedicated Airsoft shooting range is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to attract players, generate revenue, and offer repeatable experiences — all without needing a full skirmish field.

And with AttackSense smart target systems, setting up a high-impact, fully interactive shooting range in the UK has never been easier.

Why Build an Airsoft Shooting Range?

While full skirmish sites are great for weekends and events, they take time, space, and significant staffing to run. A shooting range, on the other hand:

  • Requires far less space and setup
  • Operates indoors or outdoors
  • Can run with just one staff member
  • Appeals to casual shooters, competitive players, and groups

Whether you’re a site owner, retail operator, or leisure business, adding an Airsoft range means you can tap into the growing demand for accessible, repeatable Airsoft experiences — without needing marshals, masks, or full gear.

What You’ll Need to Get Started

Installing an Airsoft shooting range in the UK doesn’t require special licensing (as long as you’re within UKARA / VCRA guidelines and using sub-1J replicas). Here’s what you do need:

  • A safe, enclosed space with a solid backstop
  • Eye protection policy and signage
  • A basic shooting line with target distance markers
  • A power supply (or battery packs)
  • AttackSense smart targets and the Commander app

That’s it. With our plug-and-play bundles, you can be live and taking bookings in under an hour.

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Why Use AttackSense?

AttackSense brings interactive technology to your range. Our wireless targets react to hits, log every shot, and provide real-time feedback. The system supports:

  • Custom training drills
  • Competitive scoring and leaderboards
  • Solo, team, and multi-lane setups
  • Use with Airsoft or Nerf blasters

You can even add ShooterID for tracking individual users across sessions, and Big Screen Leaderboards for events and public play.

It’s a professional-grade system that fits perfectly into commercial environments — from compact shooting booths to full tactical lanes.

Where Can You Install a Range?

The beauty of a smart shooting range is that it doesn’t need a huge footprint. We’ve helped customers install AttackSense systems in:

  • Airsoft sites and CQB arenas
  • Retail stores and showrooms
  • Leisure centres and activity parks
  • Mobile trailers and pop-up events
  • Converted containers and barns

If you’ve got a 10-metre stretch and a power source, you’ve got a range.

Make it Profitable

AttackSense ranges are built for throughput and repeatability. Use them to:

  • Offer pay-per-play shooting
  • Run score-based competitions
  • Add team-building events and private hire
  • Increase dwell time and customer retention

With built-in session management, leaderboard scoring, and ShooterID stats, you can offer a competitive experience that brings players back again and again.

Ready to Build Your Range?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading an existing range, we can help you get set up with the perfect bundle.

Shop our range bundles now at shop.attacksense.com or contact us to book a consultation.

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