Shoot houses are one of the only places where officers get to practice real interior problem-solving without the consequences of the real world attached to it. But a lot of teams are still training with assumptions that haven’t held up in years. Some of these myths seem harmless. Others directly slow down operator development.
CQB training only get better when teams train in spaces that feel real. A shoot house gives officers and tactical units a place to move, talk, and make decisions the same way they would inside homes, schools, and workplaces.
Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training can make or break a mission. A shoot house is a training structure designed to simulate real-life tactical scenarios. It’s where teams learn to handle intense, close-range encounters. But not all shoot houses are built the same. If yours is missing a few key factors, you’re not getting the most out of your training.
Choosing the right size for a tactical shoot house isn’t always straightforward. The space you pick shapes what you can practice, how realistic your drills are, and whether you’re getting the most out of your training. Whether you’re looking at a smaller setup or something with more room, each size has its pros and cons. So, how do you know which one is the best fit for you? Let’s break down the options to find out.
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Training environments matter. For law enforcement and military teams, the right setup can mean the difference between readiness and vulnerability. That’s where the Mobile Modular Shoot House (MMSH) from Kontek Industries comes in. Built for flexibility, safety, and realism, it’s redefining how agencies prepare for today’s most complex threats.
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Close Quarters Combat or Close Quarters Battle training involves the preparation of tactical teams for situations where a physical fight with firearms between multiple individuals at a particularly short range may occur. Shoot houses help enhance both the performance of tactical teams and the efficiency of their missions as they are configured to resemble residential, industrial, and commercial areas. Throughout training, ballistic shields can be implemented for various scenarios. Raids, high-risk search warrants, and active shooter situations can be practiced with ballistic shields using both offensive and defensive tactics. There are fundamental CQB principles alongside room clearing and target engagement that are among the most common practices for tactical teams when implementing a ballistic shield in a shoot house.
At Kontek Industries, building a shoot house is as simple as customizing our design and utilizing the proper components that make the right structure for each customer’s needs. One of the key features of our shoot house is the modularity that provides our customers the option to expand, connect, or separate parts in whatever manner they choose. Our designs are primarily made up of a lightweight grid system with a proprietary connection but also weather resistant.
Shoot houses are proven to enhance both the performance of tactical teams and the efficiency of their missions. The purpose of a shoot house is to implement close quarters combat training with realistic scenarios while using a standard tactical kit or a simunitions converted kit. For many years, shoot houses have served as an enhancement to flat ranges because operators are given much more focus on other factors of the mission besides basic marksmanship.
Law enforcement and security personnel have ongoing challenges and shoot house training can help them get through some big hurdles and prepare your team. Being able to train correctly to be ready for anything takes time and secure facilities that can mimic what could occur. This type of training should occur in a shoot house where realistic tactics and situations are able to be constructed for the most comparable experiences.
