Shooting target

Abstract

A target device for practicing shooting with live ammunition includes a target member, a support member and a connection device that secures the target member to the support member in a manner that positions the target at an acute angle to the ground and provides lateral movement of the target member about a point defined by the connection device so that the target member absorbs the shock of the ammunition strike in a realistic manner and quickly returns the target member to a starting position thereafter.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This is a non-provisional application which claims priority to U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 955,465, filed Mar. 19, 2014, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]This disclosure relates to devices for use in target practice exercises using ammunition, and specifically relates to targets that are structured to provide improved practice or training by providing a target that is configured to enable lateral movement and repositioning of the target with each use.[0003]Target practice or training that involves pistols or rifles is a common activity that gun enthusiasts, police officers and military personnel engage in. Consequently, many targets have been developed and are available for use in practicing or training to fire with live ammunition. A common type of target that is used for training is a paper target that is positioned in vertical orientation on a support structure, such as a hay...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a target practice device comprises a target member, a support member and a connection device positioned to interconnect the target member with the support member, the connection device being structured to position the target member at an acute angle to the ground and provide lateral movement of the target member relative to a point defined by the connection device. This aspect of the invention is advantageous over known target devices in being structured so that the target member will absorb the impact of the ammunition when struck, and being able to effectively deflect the ammunition to the ground to thereby result in a movement of the target to provide a more realistic training, and to assure a quick return of the target member to a position for receiving a second round of fire. Additionally, the user can quickly determine bullet placement by observing the target reaction when hit.

Problems solved by technology

Therefore, it is difficult for the user to determine whether the target has been struck and whether the training is accurate.

However, the configuration of the device exposes the chains to being struck by bullets, thereby easily damaging the device, and the vertical hanging of the plate-like target exposes the user to dangerous ricocheting of bullets.

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