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Meggitt demonstrates latest live fire training solutions at 2014 SHOT Show
[January 03, 2014]

Meggitt demonstrates latest live fire training solutions at 2014 SHOT Show


SUWANEE, Ga. --(Business Wire)--

Meggitt Training Systems will demonstrate the latest in live fire training and targetry systems at the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference, January 14 to 17, 2014 in Las Vegas.

Meggitt Training Systems is an industry leader in law enforcement and military live fire and virtual firearms training solutions, commercial ranges and equipment and helps build new ranges or upgrade current traps and target carriers.

Meggitt will be in booth 12267, displaying the latest in range solutions including:

  • New! Gen3 XWT- Our latest wireless target carrier system with direct drive for a quieter, smoother operation. The Gen3 XWT features greater reliability, durability and a sleeker, lower profile, operable to 100 yards with customized user management.
  • New! RangeMaster™ Control System (RMCS) is easier to use and program. The RMCS allows for an easily customizable course of fire, lighting and temperature.
  • In addition to the XWT and RMCS, Meggitt will be displaying other target carrier systems, bullet traps and will have subject matter experts available for one-on-one discussions about range design or upgrades.

Visit meggitttradeshows.com/shot-show.aspx to set an appointment or simply drop by booth 12267.



Free law enforcement education at 2014 SHOT Show

Meggitt is sponsoring and conducting "Lessons Learned: Building and Operating a Gun Range" as part of the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP).Training is complimentary with paid SHOT Show attendance. Find out more and register today, http://www.shotshow.org/education/#leep


Wednesday, January 15
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Room 4401A
Sands Convention Center

This session will focus on many of the unforeseen issues customers, law enforcement officers, range masters, and owners experience when operating an indoor firing range. In particular, the presentation will outline material pros and cons by showing real examples of types of target carrier systems, bullet traps, and ballistic protection materials. Meggitt will describe the proper types of equipment to be installed in shooting ranges, such as the suggested target carrier systems for commercial ranges vs. law enforcement ranges, steel traps vs. rubber traps, and many other lessons learned.

About Meggitt Training Systems

Meggitt Training Systems, makers of FATS® and Caswell technologies, a division of Meggitt PLC, is the leading supplier of integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training systems, unmanned land and sea vehicles, aerial targets and electronic scoring systems. Over 13,000 Meggitt live-fire ranges and 5,100 virtual systems are fielded internationally, providing judgmental, situational awareness and marksmanship training to the armed forces, law enforcement and security organizations.

Meggitt Training Systems employs more than 400 people at its headquarters in Atlanta and at facilities in Orlando, Canada, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, UAE, Australia and Singapore. It can deploy service personnel anywhere in the world for instructor training, system installation and maintenance.

About Meggitt PLC

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Meggitt PLC is an international group operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialized extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace, defense and energy. Meggitt employs over 11,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.


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