To design a new shooting center for the San Francisco Bay Area, one that would provide a lasting legacy and also meet the requirements for the Olympic Games in 2012, BASOC assembled a team of highly experienced experts who have worked at previous Olympic Games and many other major shooting competitions. The resulting venue can meet the needs of the Olympic Games or a world championship and serve the local community for training and recreation.

The San Jose Shooting Center will be established on a site with existing ranges at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Shooting Facilities, just south of the city. The Finals Hall will extend from the 50m Range and provide seating for 2,500, while the Finals Range for Skeet and Trap will provide seating for 5,000. Additional seating is available at each of the other ranges, all designed to provide the best conditions for athletes and spectators.

Space for all the necessary technical facilities, meeting rooms and offices is provided, with a club house/restaurant area designated for future development to serve as the Olympic Family Lounge.

An entry courtyard leads past the 10m Range to a spectator plaza that will provide a great atmosphere with enough space to allow for easy movement from event to event.