Getting ready for the summer season: opening a crossbow and archery range

What associations do you have when you see a bow? No, not a vegetable, but an old small arms. Surely, the first thing that comes to mind for older people is Robin Hood (the younger ones will probably remember Legolas from The Lord of the Rings). Romantic people will talk about Cupid and Cupid - angels that strike the hearts of lovers with their arrows, historians - about the gods from the myths of Ancient Greece, Athena and Apollo, who became famous for their archery. And businessmen with their practical mindset will be illuminated: here it is - a great business idea!

Brief business analysis:
Business setup costs:450,000 (franchised by "John the Kid")
Relevant for cities with a population: from 200 000 people
Situation in the industry:supply market is saturated
The complexity of organizing a business: 2/5
Payback: 6-8 months

What does the entertainment market offer?

As we have already mentioned, most people who are looking for an opportunity to "tickle" their nerves in a fight, even if it is obviously not real, prefer paintball (by the way, also a great business idea, which you can learn more about), or newfangled laser tag. Shooting galleries with "pneumatics" have almost ceased to attract the attention of entrepreneurs. But the prospect of shooting from a real bow or crossbow is found in cities with a bang.

Moreover, weapons for those who decide to try themselves in this business will cost dozens of times cheaper than in the same laser tag, and does not depend on external factors (availability of power grids, etc.). And the creation of a mobile shooting gallery - on wheels, provides an opportunity to expand the geography of its activities, to make trips on request.

By the way, clubs are often created on the basis of crossbow shooting ranges with the provision of shooting courses from sports weapons, training grounds for hunters, and just those who really love this sport.

For reference: Hunting using a crossbow is prohibited in our country. Although some hunters find a loophole in the law, and use their favorite weapon with might and main. We would not advise you to play with the law, and limit yourself to entertainment services.

In addition, a crossbow with a pulling force of more than 43 kg is classified as a cold throwing weapon, the storage and use of which is regulated by a mass of legislative acts.

What documents and permits are needed to open a shooting range

The first step that a person wishing to organize a crossbow and archery range should take is the legal registration of his business. You can read about how to register as an individual entrepreneur, how to open a limited liability company, in this source. Articles on how to choose a tax system for your business, and how you can combine several types of tax payments can be useful.

Helpful information: OKVED codes for opening a crossbow and bow range: 71.40.4 - "Rental of inventory and equipment for leisure and recreation", and additional - 92.72 - "Other activities for the organization of recreation and entertainment, not included in other groups."

Crossbows and bows must be certified by the forensic center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs as equipment and equipment for recreation and entertainment, not related to throwing weapons. To carry out this procedure, an application of the established form is submitted. Obtaining any other permits, licenses, etc. not necessarily required. However, for greater peace of mind, the owner of the shooting range can undergo voluntary certification, which includes:

• filing an application to the certification center.
• sanitary inspection Rospotrebnadzor.
• obtaining a technical survey report crossbows and bows
• obtaining an opinion on the adoption of appropriate security measures for spectators, and the suitability of the premises

A document on voluntary certification is issued only by special centers that have agreements with technical accredited laboratories that conduct the necessary tests.

Technical part of business organization

So, the documents are drawn up, the business is registered, it's time to start looking for premises and acquiring the necessary equipment. The room for the crossbow and archery shooting range should be at least 20 meters long (16 meters is the smallest sports distance for shooting), wide - at the rate of 1.5-2 meters per shooter. It would be nice to decorate the room in the appropriate theme. This may be the style of a medieval castle; Sherwood Forest, where the famous Robin Hood "operated"; mythological scenes, famous for archery, etc.

When choosing the location of the shooting gallery, first of all, you need to take into account the cross-country ability of the place, since the crossbow and archery shooting range is not the kind of entertainment where people go specifically to shoot. Unless, of course, it's fans. With the mobile version of the shooting gallery, it is easier - you can put it almost anywhere: a city park, a sports complex, even in a shopping and entertainment center.

For a mobile shooting range, safety conditions are mandatory: a special fabric must be stretched over its entire area near the back wall to catch arrows, and a wooden shield must be placed to prevent arrows and crossbow bolts from flying out (an arrow for a crossbow is called a bolt) out.

You should not buy expensive weapons - several dozen people a day will use them, therefore, using elite models, you will work at a loss. In addition, it is not at all necessary to purchase bows and crossbows with the maximum permitted draw force. For recreational shooting, the tension of the bowstring and crossbow shoulders up to 20 kg will be enough - budget models costing up to 8 thousand rubles. It is also necessary to think about small visitors and buy children's models of weapons.

In addition to weapons, you will need:

• Targets. Can be used as normal , so are images of, for example, Barack Obama (for sure this target will be in demand!), Or some fabulous villain.
• Stock of crossbow bolts.
• A stock of arrows for a bow.
• Spare tips.
• Overalls for shooting from the bow - leggings to protect the hands and forearms, protection of the shoulder and fingers.

In general, it should be noted that at present, in order to organize your own business, minimal efforts and participation in the business are required. If, of course, there is money. There are companies that offer ready-made kits for organizing a crossbow and archery shooting range - stationary and mobile. There are services that offer assistance in setting up a business (for example, "My Business" -).

How to advertise correctly

It is hardly worth saying that advertising will play one of the decisive roles in the attendance of your institution. A large bright sign, in the park - signs to your shooting range, organizing the sale of soft drinks and ice cream next to the shooting range (by the way, this is a separate business idea that you can learn about by clicking on the link) - use all advertising opportunities. Also, the crossbow and archery shooting range will be well combined with the idea of ​​opening a rope park.

Hold contests, give gifts for good shooting - small soft toys, calendars, and so on. The main prize can be something expensive, such as a laptop. Who would refuse to try to win it? True, for this you will need to hit a 5-ruble coin from a distance of 20 meters ... Of course, it is unlikely that anyone will hit, but, believe me, there will be no end to those who wish.

There are a lot of ideas to attract the attention of visitors, you just have to seriously “catch fire” with this idea. Well, if you have any additional questions about organizing a business, please contact us, we will help! I wish you success!

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