About Us
About Us
REALISTIC TARGET TRAINING FOR ENHANCED FIREARM TRAINING
Our team of experienced professionals is here to assist in planning and building new live-fire shooting ranges, rehabilitating existing ranges, and developing innovative target training systems to bring a realistic experience to your training needs. We understand the importance of an effective firearms training program and are here to help you achieve that goal!
Our Roots
Advanced Training Systems (ATS Targets) was founded in 1973 to develop innovative decision-making live-fire training equipment for law enforcement and defense firearm training professionals. Since the inception and invention of the Duel-A-Tron© shoot/don't shoot training system, ATS Targets has been building live-fire shooting ranges for military, law enforcement, and civilian security agencies. Known for product quality, ATS Targets has developed an enviable reputation for corporate integrity and product innovation. ATS Targets is known for superior designs and durability with minimal service requirements. Over the decades, ATS Targets has developed multiple product lines serving our customers’ key training needs along with several one-of-a-kind training systems to suit unique needs.We strive to provide the best possible solutions to give our customers the tools they need to stay safe and protect their communities. With decades of innovation, ATS Targets continues to be the preferred supplier of live-fire training equipment.
Transitions
Windcrest LLC, based in Waconia, MN, purchased Advanced Training Systems, Inc. in February 2018. The company moved from its longtime location at 4524 Highway 61 N, Saint Paul (White Bear Lake), MN 55110 to 304 Main St. E., Norwood Young America, MN 55397. We are focused on building upon the great legacy of ATS Targets' innovative products with the latest technology, the best thought in advanced firearms training, and excellent after-sale service. We strive to ensure that our customers have a positive experience with the purchase and use of our products and services. We are proud to be a part of the firearms training community and look forward to continuing to serve our customers for years to come.
TODAY
Today, ATS Targets assists in planning and building new live-fire shooting ranges, rehabilitating existing ranges, and developing innovative target training systems to enhance the realism of our customers’ present firearms training programs. ATS Targets offers three major classes of products: qualification shooting ranges, tactical (or dynamic) target systems, and modular live-fire shoot houses.
Our qualification shooting ranges provide a range of targets, from simple paper targets to more advanced steel targets. Our tactical (or dynamic) target systems are designed to simulate real-world scenarios, and our modular live-fire shoot houses enable users to customize their range to their specific training needs.
COMMITMENT TO VALUES
ATS Targets is committed to an ethical approach to each and every project. We insist that our products be functional, safe, and long-lasting. We believe every life is precious and valuable, and we manufacture products to ensure that peacekeepers are thoroughly equipped to make sound decisions when threats they encounter require lethal force.
At ATS Targets, we’re passionate about helping our customers create the most realistic and engaging live-fire shooting range systems possible. Our team of professionals has years of experience in designing and building new ranges, as well as rehabilitating and upgrading existing ones. We understand the importance of providing our customers with the best possible firearms training experience, and we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services. We look forward to helping you create the perfect live-fire shooting range for your unique training needs.
We understand that the safety and security of our communities, our country, and our world depends on the training and equipment of those who are charged with protecting us. Our mission is to provide the highest quality, most reliable, and up-to-date products for law enforcement, military, and security professionals. Our commitment to safety, accuracy, and reliability makes us the preferred choice for those who protect us.
"He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze."
- Psalm 18:34 ESV
To assist government purchasers, ATS Targets offers all products and services under GSA contract (#47QREA19D0009) to help expedite government purchasing. Contact us today and let us help you meet your training goals.
- Mailing Address:
- P.O. Box 486
- Waconia, MN 55387
- New Physical Location:
- 304 Main St. E.
- NYA, MN 55397