Who We Are
80+ Combined Years. One Focus.
Range Safety Consulting brings decades of hands-on experience to every shooting range project — from initial assessment through commissioning and beyond.
Our Background
Experience Built Inside the System.
Range Safety Consulting brings together Tim Sheehan's over 35 years of Canadian federal government experience and Mike LeBlanc's more than four decades of RCMP experience in special operations and tactical intervention. Together, they bring over 80 years of combined experience in firearms training, tactical operations, shooting range safety, and the operational requirements of law enforcement and government training facilities.
Shooting Range Safety & Technical Expertise
Tim Sheehan
Tim Sheehan brings over 35 years of Canadian federal government experience, including responsibility for the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) live-fire range program. During his career, Tim personally reviewed and approved more than 100 shooting ranges across Canada, including complex indoor firearms training facilities.
His expertise includes shooting range safety, occupational health and safety, lead exposure assessment, ventilation performance, ballistic containment systems, and environmental controls. He understands the technical requirements involved in designing, assessing, operating, and maintaining safe and effective indoor shooting ranges.
Following his retirement from the federal government, Tim continued working in the shooting range industry, applying his experience to range consulting, technical assessments, renovations, and the development of modern firearms training facilities.
Tactical Training & Operational Expertise
Mike LeBlanc
Mike LeBlanc is a seasoned RCMP veteran with over four decades of experience in law enforcement, special operations, tactical intervention, and advanced firearms training. His career has provided him with extensive insight into the demands placed on operational personnel and the facilities required to support realistic, effective firearms and tactical training.
Mike's experience encompasses tactical leadership, operational training, live-fire exercises, and training approaches designed to prepare personnel for complex and demanding operational environments. His practical understanding of how officers train, operate, and use shooting facilities provides valuable insight into the design and functionality of effective firearms training environments.
A Combined Approach
Technical Expertise Meets Operational Experience.
The strength of Range Safety Consulting lies in combining operational experience with technical expertise. Tim brings extensive knowledge of shooting range safety, occupational health and safety, and the technical performance of shooting range systems, while Mike contributes decades of law enforcement, tactical operations, and firearms training experience.
Together, they provide clients with a practical, informed perspective on shooting range safety, design, renovation, and operation.
Range Safety Consulting is committed to helping law enforcement agencies, government organizations, range operators, engineers, and contractors develop and maintain safe, functional, and environmentally responsible firearms training facilities.
Evidence-Based Assessments
Every recommendation we make is grounded in practical, field-tested knowledge — not theory. Our clients get clear, actionable guidance they can act on with confidence.
Safety Without Compromise
Safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible facilities are the standard, not the goal. We hold every project to the same rigorous standard we applied throughout our federal career.
Collaborative Partnership
We work alongside your team — whether you're an agency, an engineering firm, or a contractor — to provide experienced technical support at every stage of your project.
Areas of Expertise
Deep Technical Knowledge.
Practical Guidance.
- Indoor shooting range safety assessments and OHS compliance
- Lead exposure assessment, air monitoring, and surface contamination testing
- Ventilation performance, airflow testing, and environmental controls
- Bullet trap inspections, ballistic containment, and replacement planning
- Range design reviews, technical specifications, and tender evaluations
- Range renovations, construction oversight, and commissioning support
- Lead contamination control, cleaning protocols, and return-to-service procedures
Who We Work With
Built for the People Who Build Ranges.
- Law enforcement agencies
- Federal and provincial government departments
- Range operators
- Architects and engineering firms
- Construction contractors
Let's Work Together.
Whether you're planning a new facility, renovating an existing range, or need a compliance assessment, we'd like to hear about your project.