Aiming aid for aligning shooting positions
The device with a base block and pluggable target arrows ensures accurate and efficient verification of shooting positions within safety zones on firing ranges, addressing inefficiencies in existing methods.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PETERS LUKAS
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for verifying shooting positions on firing ranges are time-consuming, prone to errors, and require additional equipment, making them inefficient for quick and reliable safety zone checks.
A device comprising a base block with pluggable target arrows that define the firing direction and safety zones, using 3D printed robust plastic for easy transport and storage, ensuring accurate alignment without complex instruments.
Provides a quick, error-minimized, and robust method to verify shooting positions within safety zones, enhancing efficiency and reliability in safety checks.
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Abstract
Description
Technical field:
[0001] The device is a device for the visual determination of safety zones on shooting ranges, in particular for checking whether shooting positions are within the prescribed safety angles. State of the art:
[0002] On firing ranges, adherence to a defined safety zone is mandatory. For the small arms commonly used by the German Armed Forces, this zone typically extends to an angle of ± 30° on either side of the firing direction. In practice, improvised methods such as tape measures or manual estimations are often used for verification. These methods are time-consuming, prone to errors, and sometimes require additional equipment. Purpose of the invention:
[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a simple, robust and easily transportable aid with which instructors can quickly and reliably check whether shooting positions are within the prescribed safety area without the need for complex measuring instruments. Solution to the problem:
[0004] The problem is solved by a device comprising a base block (1) with several pluggable target arrows (2, 3, 4). On the upper side of the base block (1) are receptacles (7) into which the target arrows (2, 3, 4) can be detachably inserted and fixed in the intended orientation for use. At least two target arrows (2) are aligned parallel to the firing direction to define the main target axis. Two further target arrows (3, 4) are each arranged at an angle of preferably ± 30° to the firing direction and form the lateral safety zone. On the underside of the base block (1) is a storage device (5) which has a clamping or holding device (6) that holds the target arrows (2, 3, 4) in a form-fit or force-fit manner during transport or storage, thus preventing them from unintentionally falling out.The housing is preferably made of a robust, weather-resistant plastic, especially using 3D printing (FDM). Advantages of the invention: • Quick visual check of positional alignment • Minimizing measurement errors • Robust, field-ready design • Compact and easy to use Reference symbol list: 1 Base block / housing 2 shooting direction arrows 3 30° arrows left 4 30° arrows to the right 5 Storage device 6 Clamping or holding device 7 Plug socket
Claims
Device for the visual determination of a safety area on shooting ranges, comprising a base block (1) with several sockets (7) for target arrows (2, 3, 4), wherein at least two sockets (7) are oriented in the direction of firing and two further sockets (7) are each arranged at an angle of preferably ± 30° laterally to the direction of firing. Device according to claim 1, wherein the base block (1) has on its underside a storage device (5) with a clamping or holding device (6) in which the target arrows (2, 3, 4) can be stored in a form-fitting or force-fitting manner. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base block (1) is made of a weather-resistant plastic and is preferably manufactured using 3D printing.