5 New Year’s Range Resolutions for a More Profitable 2026

Published Date:/ 01 / Jan / 2026

Published by : Bizzflo Business Software

How to ditch the paperwork, fill your lanes, and bulletproof your compliance this year.

The New Year isn’t just about personal fitness goals—it’s the perfect time to audit the health of your business. For gun range owners and FFL dealers, 2025 was likely a year of navigating shifting regulations and changing customer demographics. As we step into 2026, the industry is moving faster than ever toward digitization.

If you are still running your range on paper waivers, unconnected spreadsheets, and a generic POS system, you are leaving revenue on the firing line.

Here are five practical New Year’s resolutions for your range, and how Bizzflo can help you keep them.

1. Resolution: I Will Eliminate the “Clipboard Shuffle”
We’ve all seen it: a customer walks in, eager to shoot, and gets stuck at the counter filling out a crumpled paper waiver on a clipboard. It kills the excitement, creates a bottleneck at check-in, and leaves you with boxes of paper to store for liability purposes.

The Fix: Move to Digital Waivers. With Bizzflo, customers can sign waivers on their phones before they even arrive, or on a kiosk the second they walk in. The system automatically attaches the waiver to their customer profile.

Result: Faster check-ins and zero physical storage requirements.

2. Resolution: I Will Stop Playing “Lane Tetris”
Manually managing lane assignments on a whiteboard or a generic calendar is a recipe for double-bookings and angry customers. If you have to shout to the back to ask if Lane 4 is open, your system is broken.

The Fix: Real-Time Lane Management. In 2026, let your software do the heavy lifting. Bizzflo’s lane management system allows customers to book specific lanes online 24/7. It handles time slots, lane maintenance buffers, and ensures you never double-book a bay.

Result: You maximize lane utilization (revenue) and staff can focus on safety, not scheduling.

3. Resolution: I Will Bulletproof My Compliance
ATF inspections are a matter of “when,” not “if.” If your Bound Book is manual or disconnected from your POS, every sale is a potential liability.

The Fix: Integrated e4473 and Digital Bound Book. Stop treating compliance as a separate chore. Bizzflo integrates your FFL compliance directly into the Point of Sale. When a firearm is sold, the inventory is updated, and the disposition is recorded in the Bound Book automatically.

Result: Peace of mind knowing your records are accurate, legible, and ready for inspection at a moment’s notice.

4. Resolution: I Will Turn “Weekend Walk-ins” into “Yearly Members”
One-time range fees keep the lights on, but recurring memberships build wealth. If you don’t have an automated way to bill members and manage their perks, you are likely losing them to churn.

The Fix: Automated Membership Management. Set up tiered memberships (Gold, Silver, Platinum) in Bizzflo. The system handles the recurring billing, tracks expiration dates, and automatically applies discounts (like free targets or rental discounts) at the POS based on the member’s tier.

Result: Consistent monthly recurring revenue (MRR) that stabilizes your cash flow.

5. Resolution: I Will Market Like a Pro (Without Hiring One)
Sending a generic “Happy New Year” email to your entire list is okay, but sending a “We miss you” coupon to someone who hasn’t visited in 90 days is profitable.

The Fix: Data-Driven Marketing. Use the data you already have. Bizzflo’s CRM allows you to segment customers based on behavior. Did someone just buy a compact carry pistol? Send them an automated email inviting them to your next Concealed Carry class.

Result: Higher class fill rates and increased upsells.

Make 2026 Your Range’s Best Year
You started this business because you love the industry, not because you love paperwork. This year, resolve to let technology handle the admin so you can get back to what matters—building a community and running a safe, premier range.

Ready to upgrade your arsenal? Click here to schedule your free Bizzflo demo and see how we can help you hit your targets in 2026.