Abstract: An economical reaction shooting target consisting of three targets movably secured to a frame that supports the targets above the ground. Initially, a central target that stands vertically is presented to the shooter. The central target pivotally attaches to the frame so that the central target falls backward once a bullet strikes it. When the central target falls backward, ears on the central target disengage arms provided on two spring loaded side targets, allowing the side targets to swing forward and be presented to the shooter. Various images of good guys and bad guys may be randomly chosen to be attached to the side targets, requiring the shooter to quickly determine whether to shoot the images on the side targets.

Abstract: A game that includes a movable target is provided. To this end, the game includes an object that is thrown at the movable target. The movable target has a first movable element, a second movable element, a switch actuated by the thrown object, and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism switches from moving the first movable element to moving the second movable element in response to actuation of the switch. Switch actuation occurs when the thrown object encircles the movable target and strikes an appendage of the movable target.

Abstract: A layered target assembly is disclosed for improved shooting practice which provides for a first planar layer, a second planar layer, and a third planar layer. The first planar layer preferably consists of a paper material to provide a relatively rigid support for the second planar layer and the third planar layer. The second planar layer preferably consists of a reflective sheet of metallic foil. The third planar layer covers the second planar layer and is translucent such that light easily passes therethrough for reflection from the second planar layer. The third planar layer is highlighted by the reflected light so that a laser dot is visible on the layered target assembly of the present invention even during bright ambient light conditions. The first planar layer, second planar layer, and third planar layer each have respective planar surfaces that are approximately equal in size.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electronic game apparatus comprising a plurality of player positions wherein each contestant is assigned a given player position, each position, each position having an equal number of target areas on a display by which each of the contestants proceeds from a first target area to a last target area, wherein the first contestant who activates all of the target areas in the shortest time interval wins, each target area having a light sensitive portion and a visual display portion, the light sensitive portion responsive to a user-controlled light emitting means for aiming and firing a light beam at the light sensitive portion to activate the target area, wherein the visual display portion is activated in response thereto to produce an illuminated pattern indicative of target activation.

Abstract: A kind of darts target with target indication and electrical scoring is disclosed. The darts target comprises a target defining a plurality of target areas, a plurality of pilot lamps arranged at positions the target for highlighting the corresponding target areas and electrically connected to a display output port of a microcomputer via a driver disposed within the target, and a control panel disposed below the target. The control panel includes an indicator for displaying score, and a set of function keys connected to the microcomputer for selecting various game modes. With this arrangement, game modes such as a random given mode, a hunting mode, a race mode and an interception mode can be obtained.

Abstract: A method for the evaluation of the pattern of shot resulting from a single shotgun round for purposes of optimizing the selection of ammunition type and prediction of shot pattern, and a target for its implementation. The shooter fires a single round at the target. Then a rotating overlay allows the pattern of shot to be evaluated with respect to a center aim point and an overlay axis and kill zone. The overlay is rotated through a series of clockwise, then counterclockwise increments. At each increment, the target is scored with respect to the overlay. The number of shot striking the kill zone for each position of the overlay axis is computed and by observation the shooter can determine the optimal ammunition for use with the weapon and for a given type of game.

Abstract: The invention relates to a target system including a target deck, trigger board and target plate. Apertures are provided in both the target deck and trigger board. The target deck is configured to receive or be juxtaposed to the trigger board so that the apertures are generally aligned. The target plate is shaped to fit within the generally aligned apertures. When the target plate is displaced from the aperture of the trigger board, the target deck moves to signify that the target plate has been struck. Another embodiment contemplates mounting the target plate to the target deck. A resistance device may also be added to prevent non-predetermined projectiles from displacing the target plate from the apertures.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method, apparatus and equipment for detecting the hit location of a projectile passing through a target plane. A light source generates at least two zones of light which subtend between them a specified angle. The light zones sweep the target plane, illuminating a projectile crossing the target plane and casting a shadow of the projectile onto a screen, preferably a difuse, ground-glass screen.

Abstract: An aluminum beverage can is suspended in the air between two arms applying tension, outwardly pulling on the top and bottom of the can through a series of attachments including anchoring attachments to the arms attaching to swivels attaching to axle rods that attach to the top and bottom of the can. This array is supported by upright standards that are adjustable in height. The axle rods and anchors which attach to the arms have a shape that allows them to remain secured to the swivels and arms, but are easily disassembled as well. The can is held as a fired upon target during a game in which the shooter trys to shoot the can in two. The can spins on a central axis when a projectile strikes it off center. When large sections have been ripped away the can opens under the tension applied to it. The adjustable upright standards allow the can center to be positioned to the user's preference in relation to the bore line of the gun.

Abstract: A reusable projectile impact reflecting target for day and night use, and more particularly to a target with a replaceable primary target label including a polypropylene film containing a colored ink target image from which the ink is removed at the point of projectile impact exposing a contrasting colored photoreflective ultraviolet pigmented ink on the surface to increase visibility. A release agent causes the removable ink to be removed in a controlled manner to form a desired halo effect.

Abstract: A projectile impact indicating target for sport shooting includes a frame, a projectile impact sensor mounted on the frame for sensing projectile impact, and an impact indicator releasably restrained by the projectile impact sensor for indicating projectile impact with the target.

Abstract: A firearm target providing self-enlarging, highly visible, bullet puncture openings. The target comprises a backing sheet and a target-marked face sheet comprising an impact shatterable material which shatters on impact by a bullet, enlarging the opening and exposing an enlarged area of the backing sheet. The face surfaces of the face sheet and backing sheet are of contrasting colors, thereby increasing substantially the visibility of the bullet impact area.Adhesive, stitching or other holding means holds the face sheet across the backing sheet.

Abstract: A dart game includes a board with a simulation golf course presented thereon, including fairways, greens, sand traps, and the like. An object in play of the game requires progression from a fairway to a green to a scoring. Associated water and sand traps are in operative association to provide visual indication of penalty shots and the like.

Abstract: A reuseable projectile impact reflecting target for day and night use, and more particularly to a target with a replaceable primary target label including a polypropylene film containing a colored ink target image from which the ink is removed at the point of projectile impact exposing a contrasting colored photoreflective ultraviolet pigmented ink on the surface to increase visibility.

Abstract: A firearms target is made of a target sheet bearing a predetermined target pattern backed with a layer of woven fabric of a contrasting color. The target sheet is a material, such as paper, which permits a projectile to pierce the target sheet leaving an opening of substantially the same size as the projectile. In contrast, the projectile pierces the fabric leaving a multitude of severed fabric strands which extend into the area of the fabric pierced by said projectile. When viewed from in front of the target, these severed strands are highly visible through the hole created by the projectile in the target sheet due to the contrasting colors.

Abstract: A golf game apparatus which has at least three rotatable targets activatable by a golf ball, which has a horizontal supporting arrangement for rotatably supporting the targets, wherein each target has a rest position indicating a forward facing target surface in the rest position; a rotation-detecting arrangement coupled to each target, a computing arrangement coupled to the rotation-detecting arrangement for computing game-related scores and parameters.

Abstract: A rolling target is initially mounted at an upper end of a ramp structure that is elevationally adjustable relative to a support organization. The release mechanism includes a gate flange biased in a retracted orientation relative to the ramp and maintained in an orthogonal orientation across the ramp by a latch member that is selectively released by a pneumatic mechanism. The target apparatus includes a tire structure, with a central opening mounting a framework therewithin, wherein the framework is arranged for securement of a target.

Abstract: The apparatus of the invention comprises a backboard; a matrix of panels representing a strike zone; springs for resiliently biasing each of the panels outwardly from the backboard; switches mounted to the backboard behind the panels, whereby the impact of a pitched ball will move the panel inwardly towards the backboard causing the switch to momentarily close; a horizontal array of red, yellow and green lamps mounted to the backboard adjacent the top of the backboard, one lamp in vertical alignment with each of the columns of panels; a left vertical array of red, yellow and green lamps mounted to the backboard adjacent the left edge of the backboard, one lamp in horizontal alignment with each row of panels; a right vertical array of red, yellow and green lamps mounted to the backboard adjacent the right edge of the backboard, a power source; and electrical wiring to connect the power source, switches and lamps.

Abstract: A frangible article for use as a target or a projectile is disclosed which is formed of a mixture of sand and decomposable binder shaped and cured to create a rigid, durable article which will fracture upon impact. Several preferred binder compositions and the method of forming a frangible target are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-sheet projectile target with a marking material that is captively held between a first sheet, which is a target face, and an elastic material located behind the target face. The marking material is selected to contrast with the front of the target face behind which it is located. A surface roughness, on one or both sides of the target sheet, is selected to co-operate with the marking material, so as to accept and retain the marking material on the target face sheet when portions of the target face sheet are exposed to the powdery form of the marking material.

Abstract: A ball return/target for racquet sports includes a resilient pad and at least one disk suspended from the pad by a filament. The pad is flexible polyurethane open cell foam of a thickness to cause a projectile hitting it to be deflected back at the source. The disk is a double thickness of fabric or like material with two faces, each face visually distinguishable from the other. When a projectile hits the suspended disk on one face, the disk rotates 180.degree. exposing the other face to give evidence that the target had been hit.

Abstract: A target assembly that includes a housing in which are mounted a plurality of interceptors made of flexible, energy absorbing material that hang down behind a target face mounted thereon. Preferably, three such interceptors hang from a downwardly, rearwardly sloping rear wall of the housing. A continuous roll of adjacent target faces is mounted in the lower portion of the housing, each successive target face being hooked to the top of the housing for use. The target faces are made of a polymeric material having a color contrasting to the color of the interceptors.

Abstract: A playing piece for war game constructed of tissue like materials, which can simulate realistically the damage caused by warfare. Using extremely inexpensive materials, the war game playing pieces may be easily built and then destroyed by the players. The war game playing piece may, for example simulate a ship, in which each of the layers, from the hull, through armored layers, right through to the hull may be simulated by layers of tissue of varying colors. When water shot, for example, by a water pistol in incident upon the simulated ship the water will cause part of the playing piece to become a soggy wad. This material may be pinched away revealing the extent of damage by examination of the colors so revealed. Enumerable games may be constructed around this basic playing piece and various ships, airplanes and vehicles and fixed structures may be simulated in a similar manner.

Abstract: An explosive target for firearm marksmanship has a hollow rectangular block-shaped body assembly including an internal bore containing an explosive charge which detonates upon projectile impact. A charge retaining disc forcibly inserted within the bore retains the charge adjacent the rear wall of the body assembly. A target imprinted on the front wall of the body assembly is coaxially aligned with the bore.

Abstract: A target system includes a target sheet (10) comprising a polyester film (20) adhesively secured to a paper or polyethylene backing sheet (15). The polyester film (20) defines an exposed target surface (F) and includes a plurality of circular target strike zone portions (T) defined by spaced apart slits (S) perforating the polyester film (20). The circular target zone portions (T) are not adhesively secured to the backing sheet (15) and are integrally connected to the polyester film (20) with connecting portions (30) each located between adjacent slits (5). A rounded impact head (42) of a projectile (40) striking a target portion breaks the connecting portions (30), causing the target portion (T) to detach from the polyester film (20) and be pulled through the backing sheet (15) to achieve a vanishing effect. In another embodiment, separate zone portions (T) can be secured to the backing sheet with minute adhesive portions (25') or adhesive tape (32).

Abstract: A target material comprises a rubber sheet coated with a thermoluminescent material. When a bullet penetrates the target, as a result of the temperature rise the thermoluminescent material thermoluminesces indicating where the bullet went. A range is disclosed in which images of targets are projected onto the target material.

Abstract: A practice device for use in the practice of those sports involving the hurling or striking of a ball or other sport projectile toward a specified target. The device of the invention serves to safely arrest the flight of the projectile while informing the user of the exact point of impact of the projectile relative to a defined target zone. The target is a polymeric foam mat having a polymeric sheet bonded to its front face. The sheet removably carries target indicia. Apertures through the foam mat make up 40 to 50 percent of the total surface area of the mat. When a projectile strikes the sheet, an indentation, which lasts from 5 to 60 seconds, indicates the point of impact.

Abstract: A remotely-perceptible, impact-indicating target for a projectile, such as a bullet or the like, constructed so as to remotely perceptibly indicate, to a target shooter at a projectile shooting location, the impact of a shot or fired projectile or bullet on a remotely located target in a manner clearly visibly perceptibly indicating not only the hit, but the impact location of the projectile or bullet on the target, by causing the effective expansion in an explosion-simulating manner of a quantity of visibly perceptible target material.