High-Density Vulcanized Rubber · Supplied by Amidon
Ballistic rubber for shoot houses and ranges, supplied by the team that builds them.
Solid vulcanized ballistic rubber blocks, panels and sheets, granulated media for bullet traps and berms, and acoustic panels for indoor lanes — quoted and delivered by Amidon alongside the shoot houses, ranges and training facilities we already build.
Why buy ballistic rubber through Amidon
The lining, the trap media and the acoustics — from the builder of the facility.
Ballistic rubber is what sits between a live round and everything else in the room: it lines shoot-house walls, backs steel targets, fills bullet traps and berms, and builds knee walls and low-volume traps. Amidon designs and builds the facility; this line lets the same contract, the same point of contact and the same delivery cover the rubber that goes inside it.
- Specified with the structure. Block, panel and sheet sizes are chosen against the wall, trap or bay they protect, not ordered after the build is finished.
- Replaced one piece at a time. Standard block, panel and sheet sizes mean a worn section is swapped without rebuilding the surface around it.
- Agency-ready purchasing. Amidon is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), CAGE 8GQA2, quoting single replacement panels through complete range packages.
- American-made rubber. Every product in the line is manufactured in the United States.
Our rubber
True ballistic rubber is cured, not glued.
Not everything sold as “ballistic rubber” is the same material. Ground tire crumb bound with glue looks similar on day one and behaves differently once rounds start arriving. The rubber in this line is a compound made for one job: ballistic containment.
- Formulated for containment. The compound is designed specifically for the ballistic-containment application and made to last, backed by the manufacturer's rubber-chemistry expertise.
- Vulcanized from natural rubber. Production starts from natural uncured rubber that is heat-pressed and cured into solid, high-density blocks, panels and sheets, and the physical properties can be adjusted for a specific project.
- Controls the round on impact. High-density rubber captures and encapsulates rounds and prevents ricochet back toward the shooter.
- Self-healing. The rubber closes up around the bullet path after impact, so the face keeps its integrity through repeated hits.
- Holds together. Blocks do not break down into crumb piles as they wear.
- Built for the range environment. Weather-resistant and easy to clean, for indoor bays and outdoor lanes alike.
- Protects what is downrange. Used behind steel, the panels reduce wear on the steel target and cut down airborne dust.
- Pure media. Granulated range media is 99.9% pure or higher, with steel wire and fiber removed.
- Made in America. American-made rubber products throughout the line.
- Not bulletproof — and not sold as if it were. Ballistic rubber is an anti-ricochet and encapsulation layer. It slows and captures rounds; the structure behind it is what stops them. Confirm calibers and the backing assembly with Amidon for every application.
Material properties above are the manufacturer's published descriptions of its compound.
01 · Ballistic blocks
High-density blocks for traps, knee walls and range protection.
Solid vulcanized blocks stack into low-volume bullet traps, protective walls and knee walls, and line indoor bays where they also help dampen noise. The 9 × 12 × 24 in block is the most common range size; the long blocks cover a lane in a single piece.
Standard blocks are a one-person lift. The six-foot blocks are placed with a forklift.
- Ricochet protection for shooters and range staff
- Low-volume bullet traps and protective block walls
- Knee walls for close-quarters and shoot-house lanes
- Noise dampening in indoor ranges
| 6 × 12 × 12 in | 36 lb · tight spots and small ranges |
|---|---|
| 6 × 12 × 24 in | Thin walls and caps |
| 8 × 8 × 16 in | Compact stacking |
| 9 × 12 × 24 in | 105 lb · the most common range size |
| 9 × 9 × 72 in | 275 lb · close-quarters knee wall |
| 9.5 × 9.5 × 72 in | Jigsaw long block |
| Custom | Built to supplied dimensions |
02 · Ballistic panels
Panels that line the walls of a shoot house.
High-density panels stop and capture rounds so they do not come back toward the shooter. They line shoot-house and training-bay walls, back steel targets to reduce wear on the plate, and cut airborne dust in the room.
Panels assemble and disassemble without special equipment, so the same set serves a permanent installation or a temporary training setup. The interlocking panel locks edge to edge for continuous coverage.
- Shoot-house and close-quarters wall lining
- Steel-target backing to reduce wear on the strike face
- Temporary or permanent training setups
| 1 in | 24 × 24 in |
|---|---|
| 1.5 in | 24 × 24 in |
| 2 in | 24 × 24, 24 × 36, 24 × 48, 36 × 36 and 48 × 48 in |
| 2 in interlocking | 24 × 24 in, edge-locking |
| 3 in | 48 × 48 in |
| Custom | Other sizes on request |
03 · Ballistic sheets & rolls
Full sheets and continuous rolls for large surfaces.
High-density ballistic sheets cover large wall and baffle areas in one piece, in thicknesses from 3/8 to 2 inches, so a surface can be specified to the height and threat it faces. Gum rubber and neoprene rolls cover long runs where a thin, flexible layer is the right answer.
- High-density sheets — self-healing, anti-ricochet, weather-resistant and cleanable.
- Natural gum rubber — elastic and resilient, for flexibility and repeated impact absorption.
- Neoprene — chemically stable and resistant to UV, ozone and temperature extremes, for indoor or outdoor use.
- Custom dimensions, thicknesses and compound formulations on request.
| High-density sheet | 3/8, 1/2, 1 and 2 in × 48 × 96 in; 2 in × 48 × 48 in |
|---|---|
| Gum rubber roll, 1/8 in | 48 in wide; black, tan or red |
| Gum rubber roll, 1/4 in | 48 in wide; black, tan, red or white |
| Gum rubber, 3/8 in | 48 in wide; tan, beige or red |
| Neoprene roll, 1/8 in | 48 in wide; black |
| Roll lengths | 30 to 80 ft depending on thickness and color |
04 · Granulated rubber
Rubber media for angled bullet traps and berms.
Granulated rubber is the media of choice for angled bullet traps, where it replaced the mess of sand, and serves as a berm backstop that slows and captures rounds. Media quality decides how the trap performs: it should be free of steel wire and fiber, and new material is recommended. Old recycled tires can carry dry rot, which weakens round absorption.
Contaminated media and poor trap design raise smoke and fire risk. With clean media and routine maintenance that risk is uncommon, which is why the grade matters as much as the quantity.
| Premium vulcanized media | 100% vulcanized rubber from blemished blocks, panels and sheets; average 1 in; 2,000 lb bulk bag; limited supply |
|---|---|
| Standard range media | 99.9% pure vulcanized mix of recycled pneumatic, tire and solid rubber; fiber and metal removed; average 0.75–1 in; 2,000 lb bulk bag or 50 lb bag |
| 3 mm grind media | High-purity black crumb, 3 mm average; bulk bag |
05 · Acoustic panels
Acoustic treatment for indoor lanes and training bays.
Indoor ranges and shoot houses are hard, reflective rooms. Acoustic fiber and foam panels manage reverberation and reflected sound on walls and ceilings, and textured ballistic rubber panels add sound-scattering surfaces where a wall also has to take hits.
Results depend on product selection, installation, room geometry and operating conditions. Acoustic panels do not replace hearing protection, a designed bullet-containment system or a site-specific safety assessment.
| Acoustic fiber panel, charcoal | Nominal 2 in × 54 in × 96, 50 or 36 in; custom sizes |
|---|---|
| Acoustic foam panel with backing | 1 in × 54 × 96 in; custom sizes |
| Wave-design ballistic rubber panel | 2 × 24 × 24 in |
| Ribbed ballistic rubber panel | 2 × 24 × 24 in |
Procurement
Tell us the range. We'll quote the rubber.
Amidon quotes every requirement, from a single replacement panel to a full shoot-house lining, a trap refill or a complete range package, and can fold ballistic rubber into a shoot house, ISAR or training-facility contract. Freight is quoted with each order.
DefineProducts, sizes, quantities, calibers and the wall, trap or bay they protect.
ConfirmDelivery location, required-by date and any solicitation or technical documents.
ReceiveA quote and delivery plan from one SDVOSB point of contact.
Build the whole range
Rubber is one layer. Amidon builds the rest.
Frequent questions
What range managers and buyers ask.
Is ballistic rubber bulletproof?
No. Ballistic rubber is an anti-ricochet and encapsulation layer: it slows and captures rounds and keeps them from coming back toward the shooter. The structure or trap behind it is what stops the round. Amidon confirms calibers and the backing assembly for every application.
What is the difference between vulcanized ballistic rubber and bonded crumb rubber?
Vulcanized ballistic rubber starts as natural uncured rubber that is heat-pressed and cured into a solid, high-density part. Bonded crumb is ground rubber held together with glue. The rubber in this line is vulcanized, self-heals around the bullet path, and its blocks do not break down into crumb piles as they wear.
Which product is right for a shoot house?
Ballistic panels line shoot-house and close-quarters walls, the six-foot blocks build knee walls, and high-density sheets cover large wall areas in one piece. Indoor bays often add acoustic panels. Amidon specifies the combination against the wall construction and the calibers in use.
What is granulated rubber used for on a range?
It is the media for angled bullet traps, where it replaced sand, and a berm backstop that slows and captures rounds. Media should be free of steel wire and fiber; the standard range media in this line is 99.9% pure or higher, and the premium grade is 100% vulcanized rubber.
Do acoustic panels replace hearing protection?
No. Acoustic panels manage reverberation and reflected sound in indoor lanes and bays. They do not replace hearing protection, a designed bullet-containment system or a site-specific safety assessment.
Can Amidon supply custom sizes?
Yes. Blocks, panels, sheets and acoustic panels are all available in custom sizes, and sheet compounds can be formulated for a specific project. Send the dimensions and application with your quote request.
Does Amidon publish pricing for ballistic rubber?
No. Amidon quotes each requirement, including freight. Send the products, sizes, quantities, delivery location and required-by date to info@amidoninc.com or call 866-426-4366.
Specifications and material descriptions are the manufacturer's published figures for this product line. Weights are given where the manufacturer publishes them. Confirm sizes, availability and suitability for a specific application with Amidon before ordering.
Line the walls, fill the traps, quiet the bay.
Vulcanized ballistic blocks, panels and sheets, granulated range media and acoustic panels — quoted by one SDVOSB supplier.
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