Led by a former special operations soldier who holds a utility patent on its product, Tiffin-based Apex Target Systems LLC makes automated live-fire target systems for military and law-enforcement training, shooting competitions, and recreational ranges. Its system displays and scores shots in real time without requiring shooters or staff to walk downrange, while tracking performance data over time. The company says the system was developed and refined with input from SOCOM operators, law-enforcement personnel, and competition shooters.
DA TargetsBuilt by shooters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, DA Targets makes American-made shooting targets designed to provide immediate feedback on the range. Its patented color-changing targets briefly reveal each point of impact, while self-healing materials withstand repeated use without the routine replacement of paper targets. The company also develops HIT IQ, a tablet-controlled live-fire training system for military and law-enforcement ranges that adds thermal hit detection, automated scoring, and performance data.339920ALLENTOWN, PA
Oakwood Controls CorpFounded in 2009 in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, Oakwood Controls develops electronic target systems and sensor solutions that deliver immediate shot-location data for long-range training, firearms manufacturing, and research. Its systems are used by individual shooters as well as the U.S. military and firearms manufacturers, extending the company’s original work in sensor integration software into specialized live-fire equipment.GLEN ROCK, PA
Laser Ammo USA IncFounded in 2009 by Israeli and U.S. military veterans, Laser Ammo USA develops laser-based firearms training systems for civilians, law enforcement and military users. Its SureStrike laser cartridges let shooters practice with their own firearms, while the company also builds training guns, electronic targets and simulators for use from the home to agency training facilities. Laser Ammo’s research and development work spans Israel and Texas, and its patented cartridge designs support customers around the world.GREAT NECK, NY