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Shooting target

a target and target technology, applied in the field of target practice exercises, can solve the problems of damage to the device, difficulty in determining whether the target has been struck and whether the training is accurate, etc., and achieve the effect of effectively deflecting the ammunition to the ground and quickly determining the placement of the bullets

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-09-24
HEISE JAMES
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The target practice device described in this patent is designed to absorb the impact of ammunition when struck and deflect it to the ground, resulting in a more realistic training experience. The device allows for quick return of the target to a position for receiving a second round of fire. Additionally, the device provides a convenient way to determine bullet placement by observing the target reaction when hit.

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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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[0045]FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a first embodiment of the target practice device of the disclosure where the device is particularly constructed to be portable and to be used at a closer range relative to the user. The embodiment comprises, however, the basic elements of the target device. In this embodiment, the target practice device 10 comprises a target member 12 and a support member 14 to which the target member 12 is movably secured by a connection device 16.

[0046]The support member 14 of the device is generally structured with at least two legs 20 that are positioned to be supported on the ground or other supporting surface. The support member 14 further includes at least two upstanding arms 22 that are connected to the legs 20. As best seen in FIG. 2, the upstanding arms 22 are directed at any angle to the legs 20, which provides stability and enhanced impact absorption when the target member 12 is struck with a round of ammunition. The angle A between the legs 20 and upstanding a...

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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.

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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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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F41J7/04F41J5/18F41J1/10
CPCF41J7/04F41J5/18F41J1/10F41J5/205
Inventor HEISE, JAMES
Owner HEISE JAMES
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