Target, target system and method of improving shooting skills

Abstract

A target, system and method for increasing accuracy of a shooter. The target includes at least one component with linear edges. The linear edges converge creating precise points of reference. The at least one component has a first color such that when a shot is fired through the at least one component there is no visual feedback to the shooter. The target includes a contrasting background which is provided outside of the at least one component. The contrasting background has a second color which is different from the first color, such that when a shot is fired through the contrasting background there is visual feedback to the shooter. The at least one component has linear edges, the visible feedback provides the shooter with precise instant feedback that allows for proper adjustment to continually improve accuracy by improving the relationship between the shooter's sight, trigger pull and muzzle direction.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention is directed to a target, a target system and a method of improving shooting skills which utilizes targets with linear edges.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] While many types of shooting targets exist, targets used to improve shooting precision are often made of paper or a plastic coreflute, sometimes with a canvas or hessian back on the larger long range types. Many of these targets are a solid black circle on a white background. The black circle may have scoring rings. Targets of other shapes may be used but they are often designed based on a circular concept. One problem with circular targets is that the feedback the user / shooter receives does not readily translate into meaningful data which the user / shooter can use to improve their skills. Therefore, the round, bulls-eye targets currently being used do not help the shooter improve in an efficient or consistent manner. This is likely attributable to the limitations of a circular ta...

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Embodiment Construction

[0019]The description of illustrative embodiments according to principles of the present invention is intended to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered part of the entire written description. In the description of embodiments of the invention disclosed herein, any reference to direction or orientation is merely intended for convenience of description and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the present invention. Relative terms such as “lower,”“upper,”“horizontal,”“vertical,”“above,”“below,”“up,”“down,”“top” and “bottom” as well as derivative thereof (e.g., “horizontally,”“downwardly,”“upwardly,” etc.) should be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawing under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description only and do not require that the apparatus be constructed or operated in a particular orientation unless explicitly indicated as such. Terms such as “attached,”“affi...

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention is directed to a target, a target system and a method of improving shooting skills which utilizes targets with linear edges.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] While many types of shooting targets exist, targets used to improve shooting precision are often made of paper or a plastic coreflute, sometimes with a canvas or hessian back on the larger long range types. Many of these targets are a solid black circle on a white background. The black circle may have scoring rings. Targets of other shapes may be used but they are often designed based on a circular concept. One problem with circular targets is that the feedback the user / shooter receives does not readily translate into meaningful data which the user / shooter can use to improve their skills. Therefore, the round, bulls-eye targets currently being used do not help the shooter improve in an efficient or consistent manner. This is likely attributable to the limitations of a circular ta...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0019]The description of illustrative embodiments according to principles of the present invention is intended to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered part of the entire written description. In the description of embodiments of the invention disclosed herein, any reference to direction or orientation is merely intended for convenience of description and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the present invention. Relative terms such as “lower,”“upper,”“horizontal,”“vertical,”“above,”“below,”“up,”“down,”“top” and “bottom” as well as derivative thereof (e.g., “horizontally,”“downwardly,”“upwardly,” etc.) should be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawing under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description only and do not require that the apparatus be constructed or operated in a particular orientation unless explicitly indicated as such. Terms such as “attached,”“affi...

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