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3/22/2011 5:10:00 PM EDT
I am an FFL and frequently need to test fire guns that come into my shop.  Currently I can run down to a local indoor range to shoot any handguns that come in, but that requires leaving the shop short handed or going after hours.  

I would like to construct something that would allow me to test for operation only on rifles and handguns.  I don't need to check zero or the sights.  Just blast a few rounds.

Any suggestions from the great minds of ARFCOM?
3/22/2011 5:12:37 PM EDT
[#1]
ar500 backstop / sandbags
3/22/2011 5:13:28 PM EDT
[#2]
Buy a trap?

Liability wise,I would think that would be the way to go.
3/22/2011 5:15:46 PM EDT
[#3]
Might depend on what your insurance will allow or maybe how much it might go up, just a thought.
3/22/2011 5:18:17 PM EDT
[#4]
http://www.snailtraps.com/traps.php


This is what I was thinking of ^.

Popping off rounds in a homemade backstop sounds like it could be an issue to me.All it takes is one errant round....................
3/22/2011 5:29:15 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
http://www.snailtraps.com/traps.php


This is what I was thinking of ^.

Popping off rounds in a homemade backstop sounds like it could be an issue to me.All it takes is one errant round....................


This looks like a good option.  

What is the energy of a 5.56 55 gr bullet?  Do I need to go for the 3000 FPE or would the cheaper 1400 FPE work for occasional use?

I realize I can look up the energy numbers, but someone reading this knows the answer and can respond before I can compose the question in google...
3/22/2011 5:48:24 PM EDT
[#6]
Some of the 5.56 is right around 1300ft lbs,iirc.I know the 308 and 06 are in the 2k range.

I would get the bigger one so you are covered.
3/22/2011 5:49:52 PM EDT
[#7]
Move shop to base of the nearest mountain.  
3/22/2011 5:52:54 PM EDT
[#8]
Get a 55 gal drum and fill it with sand.
3/22/2011 5:54:14 PM EDT
[#9]
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