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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: June 16, 2017
North Branch Construction begins 40,000 s/f Freedom Alley Shooting Sports Firing Range and Training Facility
Tyngsborough, MA North Branch Construction broke ground for the construction of a new 40,000 s/f indoor shooting and self-defense complex for Freedom Alley Shooting Sports.
The two-story facility will feature four indoor shooting ranges with a total of 26 shooting lanes: two 25-yard static ranges, one 100-yard range (the longest range of its kind north of Washington DC), and one 360° shoot house featuring 14-foot-high walls, ceiling, and fully ballistic sliding door to allow vehicle access. In addition to the ranges, the facility will provide a Krav-Maga self-defense studio, fitness gymnasium, café, executive offices, and a VIP lounge overlooking 10,000 s/f of retail and manufacturing space.
Construction is expected to be completed early next year. The architect for this project is Port One Architects .
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