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A company shooting competition at an indoor range works because everyone starts equal. Almost nobody on your team has shot before, so the sales director and the new intern are beginners together, supervised by instructors and scored on the same rules. At Tondi Shooting Range in Tallinn, no experience is required, safety training is included, and the range is indoors, so the date does not depend on the weather.
Below you will find formats that work for mixed groups, how to score fairly, what to prepare, what the safety rules require, how to think about the budget and the tax side, and how to book.
Most office competitions favor someone: the sporty colleague wins the run, the quiz fan wins the quiz. Shooting is different because the skill is new to nearly everyone. Results come from calm breathing, listening to the instructor and repeating a simple routine, not from fitness or seniority.
There is also a practical reason. The task is clear and visible: a target, a score, a result you can read at once. That makes it easy to turn into a team contest without long rules or equipment explanations.
Our approach at Tondi Lasketiir adds two things to the thrill. We focus on mental well-being and security awareness, so the session is not only noise and adrenaline. Participants practice staying focused under mild pressure, communicating clearly and trusting a teammate. If you want the planning logic behind this, our guide Team Building in Tallinn: Why a Shooting Range Works goes deeper.
You do not need to invent anything complicated. The best formats are simple enough to explain in two minutes and still produce a real winner. Here are five that suit first-time shooters. Tell us which one you like when you book, and our instructors will help you adapt it to your group size and time.
Each person shoots the same series at the same distance. Scores are added up and ranked. It is the easiest format to run and gives everyone a personal result to talk about at dinner afterward.
Split the group into teams of three to five. Each member shoots, and the team score is the sum. This keeps quieter colleagues relaxed because one weaker series does not decide the result. It also encourages teammates to coach each other between rounds.
Marketing against finance, Tallinn office against Tartu office. Rivalry is the point. Keep the rules identical and the scoring public, and the banter will do the rest.
Teams shoot in turns, and each turn follows a short task: a quick communication exercise, a puzzle or a drone flight (more on that below). It rewards teams that talk to each other clearly, which is exactly the skill you want to build.
Everyone shoots a first series, receives coaching, then shoots a second. The winner is the person or team with the biggest gain. This format suits groups with mixed confidence, because a nervous beginner can beat a confident one by improving more.
One reason companies choose us over a plain range visit is the drone option. After the shooting rounds, or between them, teams can fly drones under instruction. It is a second, different skill, so people who struggled with the first discipline often shine in the second.
Our package for companies, Esmane droonikoolitus ettevõttele (an introductory drone training for companies), starts from €85 per person. If you want to see what the training involves, read Fly Drones Same Day: Event Drone Safety Course for Parties & Teams. Safe flying begins with a check before every launch, and the instructors run that routine with the group.
A combined score, for example shooting points plus drone-course points, makes the final ranking harder to predict and keeps the whole team engaged until the last round.
A competition only works if people believe the result. A few habits keep it clean:
The flow is predictable, which is useful when you are the person responsible for the event.
Because the range is indoors, light, temperature and weather stay constant. That matters more than it sounds when you have 20 people on a calendar invitation in November.
Safety is not a formality here. Estonia regulates ranges and competitions through the Ministry of Interior decree on safety requirements for shooting ranges, shooting places, competitions and training, adopted on 26 February 2021 under the Firearms Act. In practice, it means a live-fire session needs mandatory briefings, qualified supervision and a properly arranged firing line.
What that gives you as an organizer:
If you want to prepare your group, send them the visitor safety checklist a few days earlier. For event planners, Corporate Planners: Estonia Safety Rules for Shooting Events at Tondi explains what to arrange and what we take care of. You can also read our five range rules for Tallinn visitors.
A practical note on alcohol and shooting: do not mix them. Schedule the drinks and dinner after the last round, not before.
Prices depend on the package, the group size and the extras you choose. These are the company-focused options currently published on our site:
| Package | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vali ise kolleegidele pakett | Build your own package for colleagues | from €25 per person |
| Turvaline ettevõte | Security-awareness format for companies | from €80 per person |
| Esmane droonikoolitus ettevõttele | Introductory drone training for companies | from €85 per person |
The “from” price is the starting point; the final amount depends on what you put in the package. The details are on our corporate events page, and our cost guide for corporate planners shows what changes the total.
A simple way to plan: choose the format first, then the number of rounds, then the extras such as drones. Ask for a quote for two versions, a compact one and a fuller one, and let the team lead or the budget holder pick.
If your company pays for the event, ask your accountant before you confirm. According to the Estonian Tax and Customs Board, a fringe benefit (erisoodustus) is any goods, service or monetary benefit that an employer gives an employee in connection with employment, and the guidance on fringe benefits explains how the taxable value is set, usually from the market price of the service. The employer pays the income and social tax on it.
Whether a particular team event is taxed that way depends on the facts: who attends, what the purpose is and how it is documented. We cannot decide that for you, and we do not want you to find out after the invoice. Your accountant can tell you in a short conversation, and the answer may change your budget.
For a mid-sized group, give yourself a few weeks. Our guide 2-3 Weeks to Book a Safe Corporate Team Shooting Event at Tondi walks through the steps. The short version:
If you have never organized a shooting event, No Experience Needed: Corporate Team Event at Tondi Shooting Range answers the questions colleagues usually ask first.
The biggest risk in a shooting competition is not safety, it is a colleague who feels pressured. A few ways to avoid that:
Our experience with beginners is that the first few shots are the hardest part. After the instructor’s guidance, most people relax and start to enjoy it, and that confidence carries back to the office.
Some teams continue after the event. Colleagues who enjoyed the session book a birthday or a bachelor or bachelorette party, or buy a gift card for a friend. Our gift options run from Minu esimene pauk (My First Shot) at €45 to VIP Duo at €168, listed on the gift card page. If someone on your team is a gun owner, our range rental and training options include a range rental at €125 per person and a weapon handling course at €175.
We host company competitions at our indoor range in Tallinn, with professional instructors, safety training included, a wide selection of firearms and optional drone training. Tell us your group size, your preferred date and the format you like, and we will help you shape the rest. Start with the corporate events page or contact us through our website.
No. Beginners are the normal case for company events. Every session is supervised by professional instructors and starts with safety training, so people learn what they need before the first shot.
The right number depends on the format and the date, so we plan it with you. Share your expected headcount when you contact us, and we will suggest a schedule with teams and rounds that keeps waiting time short.
Yes. Our introductory drone training for companies starts from €85 per person, and you can add it to a competition as a second discipline. Instructors guide the group through the safety checks before each flight.
It can be, depending on how the event is set up. Fringe benefits are taxed in Estonia, and the answer depends on the purpose and documentation of the event. Ask your accountant before you confirm the budget.
It does not matter. The range is indoors, so your competition goes ahead in snow, rain or wind.