Abstract: A three-dimensional archery target device (1) comprised of an animal-like target having a body section (2) and preferably two head sections (3). The body section (2) has at least two vital target areas (5) on each side of the body section (2) representing the chest area of an animal. To use the present invention, a person positions the target device (1) in a predetermined location as desired. Because the target has at least two vital areas (5) on each body section (2) side, a hunter/archer is able to have multiple angels of insertion (10A, 10B) into a vital area (5). In addition, because the target includes two head sections (3), a hunter/archer is better able to pinpoint a vital target area (5). The target device (1) may have the shape of a deer, bear, elk, moose, duck, goose, rabbit, antelope and the like.

Abstract: A three-dimensional archery target having at least one three-dimensional body segment. The body segment includes an outer surface having at least one target aperture. The target aperture is connected to a chamber within the body segment. One or more planar target elements are located in the chamber and subject to a compressive force on major surfaces thereof. The planar target elements comprise a plurality of side edges forming a target face accessible through the target aperture.

Abstract: A compressed foam target, primarily for archery use, made of layered foam material. Cross-linked polyethylene foam sheets are used, each having a thickness of one-eighth (??) inch with a density of four (4.0) pounds per square inch. The foam sheets are assembled either horizontally or vertically to create the arrow receiving area and are compressed to a size 60% of their original size. After compression, the foam sheets are slidably placed into a reinforced flexible sleeve made of polypropylene which circumferentially restrains the foam sheets, but allows expansion of the foam sheets from the 40% compressed state to the 28% compressed state. The circumferentially restrained foam sheets create the arrow receiving area of the target which can then be placed within a frame to make the full scale target or can be molded within a polyurethane insert for use as a replaceable insert in a flat faced target or a three-dimensional target.

Abstract: An archery target assembly includes first and second end caps having a plurality of corners. The archery target further comprises a plurality of layers of foam, each layer having a corresponding plurality of corners. The layers are stacked in general alignment with one another between the first and second end caps with the plurality of corners of the layers of foam being in alignment such that a plurality of target faces are formed by edges of the layers of foam. A plurality of assembly cables connect the first and second end caps, each cable being disposed generally along a line formed at an apex of the aligned corners of the layers of foam. Each of the cables has a length which results in the layers of foam being compressed between the first and second end caps.

Abstract: A dart board includes a backing plate with a frame connected thereto and a plurality of ribs on the frame so as to define a plurality of partitions in which a plurality of blocks are movably received respectively. Each block has flexible convex portions which contact an inside of the ribs defining the partition when the block is hit by darts. A plurality of spring members are connected between the backing plate and the blocks so as to bounce the blocks back after the impact disappears.

Abstract: A three-dimensional target includes a target shell shaped into the form of an animal and a three-dimensional removable target insert bearing indicia of the animal's vital organs. The target insert slidably inserts into a vital organ cavity formed in the shell. The target allows the shooter to more accurately assess the internal penetration and effectiveness of his or her shots.

Abstract: A combination three-dimensional archery target and animal decoy has a first body segment which simulates the front portion of an animal, a second body segment which simulates the rear portion of the animal and a pair of replaceable middle body sections which simulate the middle portion of the animal. The replaceable middle body sections include a target middle body section and an ornamental middle body section. The combination three-dimensional archery target and animal decoy can be used as an archery target when the target middle body section is positioned between the first and second body segments and as an animal decoy when the ornamental middle body section is placed between the first and second body segments.

Abstract: A target assembly includes special paper on which a target is imprinted and which is stored on a feeder roll in a frame and which is moved past a target area in the frame to either a take-up roll or to an exit slot. If the paper passes through the exit slot, it can be moved past a cutting slot and cut off using a knife or the like. The paper is a special rosin sized sheathing, such as forty pound wax paper, which retains the desired orientation during a target shoot, as well as makes clean, precise holes when impacted by shot whereby a precise record of a shot is made. An area on the paper adjacent to each target can be used to record data pertinent to the shoot whereby a firearm can be sighted in or a load adjusted.

Abstract: A score structure for a dart board includes a frame with at least three sides and one of the at least three sides is an inward curved side. A body member is received in the frame and the inward curved side urges one of sides of the body member to let the body member be snugly received in the frame.

Abstract: A portable target stand and target for target practice includes an upper rectangular support fabricated of polyvinyl chloride pipes in a rectangular configuration and a target in a square configuration. A plurality of holes are provided through the target. Each hole has a sleeve with a flange on one end for positioning over the front face of the target. Each of the pipes is fabricated of hollow polyvinyl chloride with a central aperture there through for alignment with holes in the target with bolts for coupling. A base assembly has an interior horizontal pipe and an exterior horizontal pipe on each side in spaced parallel relationship; and a central brace with a lower end removably affixed to a lower attachment component which is fixedly secured to the center of the upper horizontal pipe which receives the target with the central brace constituting an effective hypotenuse of a triangle.

Abstract: A score structure for a dart board includes a frame with at least three sides and one of the at least three sides is an inward curved side. A body member is received in the frame and the inward curved side urges one of sides of the body member to let the body member be snugly received in the frame.

Abstract: A dartboard includes a heat-conductive frame and a heat-fusible block which is composed of a plurality of strips. The frame includes a board with a peripheral wall extending from the board. The heat-conductive frame is heated and cuts into the heat-fusible block to let a piece of the heat-fusible block enclosed by the frame. The piece of the heat-fusible block enclosed by the frame is separated into partitions by a plurality of separating ribs extending from the board and the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A target apparatus comprises a supply rod having a first portion and a second portion. A receiver rod has a third portion and a fourth portion. A tubular target dispenser has a hollow portion and has a number of targets and receives the supply rod. The target is coupled over the dispenser and extends to the receiver rod. The first, second, third and fourth portions are sized to be received within the hollow portion.

Abstract: An archery target includes a target body section having a target section aperture formed therein and a replaceable target section adapted to fit in the target section aperture. The replaceable target section is held in place in the target section aperture by one or more support rods extending through support rod apertures formed in the body section and the replaceable target section. The support rods may also extend into other target body sections, to hold the target body sections together to form a structurally stable archery target. A replaceable target insert may be positioned in a target insert aperture formed in the replaceable target section. The replaceable target insert may be held in place in the replaceable target section by a support rod extending therethrough.

Abstract: A target carrier for a shooting range. The target carrier includes a two-prong target hook wherein the shaft and prong arms are formed, detachable segments to facilitate replacement of a segment damaged by a bullet.

Abstract: An archery target having a solid clay core surrounded by a high density foam wherein the core is capable of stopping an inestimable number of broadhead-tipped arrows in a manner nondestructive to either the arrows (or any components thereof) or the target itself. The clay core is essentially indestructible and can be restored to a like new condition through a simple procedure compressing the arrow holes remaining in the clay, the clay being formulated to allow easy withdrawal of broadhead arrows without damage to the arrow and with a minimum of residual material left on the arrow. Multiple clay cores may also be used to represent vital areas of an animal and/or as multiple bull's-eye for a target.

Abstract: A safety containment system for use during the loading and unloading of firearms, such as handguns, rifles and the like, is made in the form of an elongated hollow steel cylinder. One end of the cylinder is closed with a steel plate; and a rubber-like disk is located between the closed end of the cylinder and the open end to form a bullet containment compartment adjacent the closed end of the cylinder. This compartment is filled with randomly oriented hardened metal objects with sharp edges, such as elongated concrete nails having a substantially rectangular cross section. The other end of the housing has an elongated rubber tube acting as a guide member, secured to the rubber-like disk and to the housing member, for accommodating the muzzle end of a barrel of a firearm inserted therein.

Abstract: An attractive, wall-mounted bullet-proof shield, designed to stop the penetration of a bullet when accidently discharged from a firearm. The bullet-proof shield comprises a back layer made of metallic material, a middle layer made of wood, and a front layer made of plastic, all housed within an outer frame. The shield has an attractive appearance which enables it to be used as a wall hanging or as a piece of furniture. The middle layer is designed to partially absorb the energy of a discharged bullet while the back layer is metallic and designed to stop the penetration of a bullet. The front layer is made of an anti-shattering material designed not to shatter and to prevent wood and metallic particles from rebounding outward toward the user. In one embodiment, the front layer is transparent and an optional aiming sheet is disposed between the outside surface of the wood layer and the inside surface if the front layer.

Abstract: A dartboard includes a circular spider disposed on the front portion having series of circunferentially and radially extending ribs for forming a number of dart areas and for slidably receiving a number of dart segments. A further spider of metal material is secured on the upper portion of the ribs of the spider for protecting the ribs and for preventing the ribs from being damaged by darts. The upper portions of the ribs each includes a frustum shape having two tapered side surfaces and having a flat upper surface. A protective outer film is applied onto the upper surface of the further spider and for protecting the ribs.

Abstract: On a base plate 13 there are provided L-shaped posts 16 and 17 having horizontal arms 16a and 17a and upright portions 16b and 17b, respectively, and a shooting target 11 is provided exchangeable manner between the upright portions. On the base plate 13 there is arranged a video camera 14 obliquely with respect to the shooting target 11. A picked-up image of the shooting target 11 is supplied to a processing device 15. On the horizontal arms 16a and 17a, there is arranged a reflection mirror 18 movably. The mirror 18 is adjusted such that light scattered by the mirror is made incident upon the video camera 14 through a bullet hole C formed in the shooting target 11 with a bullet A discharged from a gun P. An image of the bullet hole C is picked-up as a bright spot, so that a position of the bullet hole in the shooting target can be detected accurately and easily.

Abstract: A wheeled carriage for supporting a target. The carriage can be drawn along the ground or alternatively, is self-powered. If self-powered, the carriage optionally includes radio frequency remote controls. Two wheels are preferably mounted on an axle which pivotally engages the carriage, thereby enabling facile turning. The carriage has two upwardly projecting posts for engaging the target. One post is fixed to the carriage and the other is pivotally and horizontally slidably mounted thereto for adjustment in engaging corresponding structure of the target.

Abstract: A portable dart board stand comprises a base frame and a support frame. The base frame includes a first transverse member, two opposing primary elongated tubular members which extend from opposite ends of the first transverse member, a second transverse member and two opposing secondary elongated tubular members which extend from opposite ends of the second transverse member. Each of the secondary elongated tubular members has an end which is telescopically mounted to a corresponding one of the primary elongated tubular members. The support frame includes a lower transverse member, two opposing lower elongated tubular members which extend from opposite ends of the lower transverse member, an upper transverse member and two opposing upper elongated tubular members which extend from opposite ends of the upper transverse members.

Abstract: A portable target stand for placement on the ground for supporting a target, the portable target stand comprising a collapsible support defining an unobstructed opening, a plurality of clamps for adjustingly suspending the target within the unobstructed opening in spaced apart relation relative the collapsible support, and a collapsible base operative for holding the collapsible support in a generally upright configuration.

Abstract: A dartboard has a frame with radially and circularly-extending bed-defining members which cross-over one another on the face of the dartboard. The members closer to the frame have notches in which the other members are secured.

Abstract: An improved firearm target apparatus (10), including a base member (20) for pivotally supporting an elongated target support member (30) having a pair of support arms (39) for supporting a target body member (50); wherein, the base member (20) is provided with an adjusting unit (14) for varying the vertical orientation of the support member relative to a portion (24) of the base member (20).

Abstract: A Human Assailant Simulator Target for firearms training is disclosed. This target consists of a wire frame torso which may be supplied with arms and legs or used without limbs. The target frame may then be fitted with a bullet strike recorder paper having human vital areas or various targets imprinted thereon. Furthermore this paper may easily and inexpensively be replaced. The users of the target may then fit the target with clothes, facial features, hair wigs, masks, or various articles to simulate a person carrying weapons and or goods. The use of the wire frame provides a target that is ninety-eight percent open space in the primary bullet impact area, while the recorder paper allows a user to check accuracy, and quickly renew the target for the next user, while still giving a realistic target for practice.

Abstract: A roving material known as garnetted polyester, ideally a dacron base, can be manually laid up interiorly of a target case made out of vinyl-coated woven nylon is disclosed. The method of manufacturing the target is directed to first preparing the target by sewing the housing material to its general configuration but leaving a portion of the stitched area open but closable with a zipper or equivalent closure. Thereafter, the roving is manually plucked and the material laid up by hand interiorly of the target. Chopping and blowing the material will degrade the potential effect of the target in its absorption. Finally, a second casing like a pillow case with a longer zippered opening may be placed around the target when the original casing becomes shredded in the kill or bulls eye zone. In one embodiment, a deer silhouette is on one both sides with a contrasting colored kill zone. Another target is circular, optionally with a bulls eye on one side and cross haired center on the other.

Abstract: A transparent disk rotates in relation to a fixed surface having indicia on it in response to weighted darts adhered to a surface on the disk. The indicia on the fixed surface is observable through the transparent disk. A method of resolving the position of the rotatable disk in relation to the fixed disk includes adhering in tie sequence a plurality of such weighted darts, each causing the disk to rotate in turn about its center of rotation and to change the position of previously adhered darts in relation to the indicia on the fixed surface. Where the indicia comprises a pattern of marked areas each having scoring associated with it, a scoring for the corresponding darts can be calculated in accordance with the position of each dart in relation to the indicia as seen through the transparent disk surface.

Abstract: A target suitable for gun practise comprises a hollow shell defining a concavity within which is disposed a score sheet in three dimensions. The shell is preferably completely open at the back thereof and the score sheet is preferably a planar sheet which is arched for insertion through the open back.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cover and removable and replaceable target pattern appliques for use with dart boards, archery targets, and the like. The cover and target pattern appliques are simple to install on a dart board or archery target and allow the user to remove and replace the current target pattern with a variety of target patterns. The dart board cover comprises a cover body, means for holding the cover body on the dart board, and a front panel member for receiving a target pattern applique. A target pattern appliques can be fixed to the front panel, be removed, and be replaced with another target pattern applique quickly and easily.

Abstract: A three-dimensional life-size game animal-simulating archery target including a foam body shaped in the form of a game animal, such as a deer, elk, moose, bear, wild boar, etc., and having a target insert receiving recess located in a primary aiming point of the target. A removable target insert adapted for use with broad head arrows, field point arrows, or both, is releasably secured in the recess in the foam body, and a removable body cover placed over the insert and recess to provide a uniform visual appearance to the exterior of the game animal. A three-dimensional game animal archery target system includes a foam body shaped in the form of a game animal together with at least two removable target inserts, one being adapted for use with broad head arrows and the other being adapted for use with target point or field point arrows. Such a system provides the user with the ability to utilize the same target for archery target practice and hunting preparation with both field point and broad head arrows.

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 three dimensional archery target is provided having a configuration of a game animal. The target is molded in one piece of foam material and includes a body portion, a head portion and leg portions. Support members may be integrally molded in the leg portions which extend from the bottoms thereof to facilitate supporting the target in a vertical upright manner. The body portion of the target has a sheet of penetration resistant cloth material integrally molded therein and disposed in a longitudinal vertical median plane of the body. Thus, the arrows will only penetrate halfway through the body portion of the target which may then be reversed for additional use.

Abstract: An archery target comprising a stack of carpet strips placed upon a base, with the side edges of the strips facing toward the archer. The strips are maintained under compressive force by a pair of flexible bands wrapped around front and rear portions of the stack and the base. The stack preferably includes alternating strips of light weight commercial grade, medium weight plush, and heavy weight plush carpet, which can be waste strips from carpet manufacture or installation. The compressive force is adjusted to permit arrows shot at the target to penetrate at least six inches, but not more than ten inches. The target includes caster wheels attached to the base for rolling the target from one location to another. The target is extremely durable even if it is left exposed to adverse weather conditions. A smaller, portable version of the target is also disclosed. The target presents a minimal hazard to wayward arrows, thereby minimizing damage to arrows.

Abstract: A repair kit for three-dimensional animal targets section comprising a three-dimensional animal target having a target area marked in the central section on both sides thereof; a hole formed in the target in the marked target area, the hole being undercut interior of the external surface of the target; a plurality of ribbons stuffed within the holes on both sides of the target to form a mass into which an arrow is to be shot and held; a plurality of ribbons wrapped around the target over the hole and stuffed material to hold the stuffed material in place; and a cover positionable over the hole.

Abstract: A dartboard including a bristle dartboard, an inner bull and an outer bull arranged concentrically on the bristle dartboard and a framework of interlocked, radial strips and circumferential strips mounted on the bristle dartboard to delineate different scoring segments, each radial strip being connected to the outer bull and a plurality of the radial strips being also connected to the inner bull.

Abstract: A three-dimensional life-size game animal-simulating archery target including a foam body shaped in the form of a game animal, such as a deer, elk, moose, bear, wild boar, etc., and having a target insert receiving recess located in a primary aiming point of the target. A removable target insert adapted for use with broad head arrows, field point arrows, or both, is releasably secured in the recess in the foam body, and a removable body cover placed over the insert and recess to provide a uniform visual appearance to the exterior of the game animal. A three-dimensional game animal archery target system includes a foam body shaped in the form of a game animal together with at least two removable target inserts, one being adapted for use with broad head arrows and the other being adapted for use with target point or field point arrows. Such a system provides the user with the ability to utilize the same target for archery target practice and hunting preparation with both field point and broad head arrows.

Abstract: A target includes a rim, a ring engaged in the rim, a number of depressions formed in the rear portion of the ring, a frame having a number of spaces and a number of fins formed in the outer peripheral portion, a protrusion formed on each of the fins for engagement with the depressions of the ring. The protrusions of the fins are disengaged from the depressions and engaged with the other depressions when the frame is rotated relative to the ring.

Abstract: A target support structure and system which holds and turns a flat target from edge to face and back again. Targets are held and turned at the bottom and are supported at the top by a pivoting connection attached to a stationary bar frame. The system is easily mounted, is able to accomodate a variety of targets, may be activated through pneumatics or any adaptable power source, may be interfaced with electric, pneumatic, or similar control devices, and is uniquely designed to minimize bullet damage and splatter.

Abstract: A modular archery target comprises upright supports mounted upon and extending upwardly from lateral base members. Between the upright supports a target body is suspended by a first rod and supported on a plurality of lower rods, which rods interconnect the upright supports. The target body is comprised of elongated modules of substantially identical construction, being of laminated, corrugated sheets. One end of each rod is substantially fixed to one upright support, and the other rod end is adjustable for tightening and compressing the target body modules between the upright supports as necessary.

Abstract: There are disclosed foamable compositions comprising at least one polyisocyanate, at least one polyhydroxy compound and at least one blowing agent having evenly distributed therethrough discrete particles of cellular rubber. The resulting urethane foam-cellular rubber is suitable for use as a target backstop, e.g., archery target backstop.

Abstract: A bullet trap comprises a lid over a container body holding aggregated, randomly- or not-randomly-arranged swatches of one or more types of polyacrylamide fiber material or the like. The lid is penetrable by bullets and the aggregated swatches slow any bullets which penetrate the lid sufficiently to retain them in the container. The bullet trap is intended for use in a method of safely loading and unloading firearms in which the firearm is aimed at the trap during loading and unloading to trap any bullets accidentally discharged during loading and unloading.

Abstract: A target for bow and arrow, comprising a stack of cardboard strips held within a frame having an upper and lower portion, in which the top wall of the upper portion can be pressed downwardly to compress the strips together. The lower frame member telescopes into the upper frame for a limited distance. The frame is mounted on a stand having wheels and a depending support member to easily move and set up at a desired location. The frame is pivotally mounted on the stand so it can be rotated to place both the front and back of the target facing the archer. The target surface can be rotated and set at any desired angle, such as for shooting from a tree or other elevated position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a knocking-down septum comprising a steel shutter structure on the slats of which a granulated material rests. The granulated material may consist of granules of natural or synthetic rubber, also of recovery rubber and possibly of a self-extinguishing type of rubber, of dry sand, or of a mixture of sand and rubber or the like. This granulated material lies on the slats of the shutter structure in accordance with the shutter's natural angle of repose and is thereby retained by the shutter. When a bullet crosses the thickness of the granulated material the granulated material slows down the velocity of the bullet.

Abstract: Apparatus for testing and evaluating live fire weapons systems. A vertical rojection screen is located downrange from an operator controlled weapons system which launches an ordnance tracer projectile intended to intercept a target. The target is a bright laser spot projected and steered along the projection screen. The projection screen has a retroreflective surface and is constructed out of disposable panels. The projectile is detected as it approaches the laser spot target, and apparatus is provided for scoring the projectile within a specified area around the laser spot target.

Abstract: Toy apparatus for simulating hunting or battle comprises one or more target figures, such as an animal. The target figure is made of relatively hard material and is provided with at least one cavity extending to the surface of the figure, preferably located where on the animal simulated there is no protective bone or plate structure, such as the abdomen, neck, etc. A soft clay-like or putty-like substance is in the cavity. A weapon such as a toy spear, sword, etc. upon striking the soft material, will penetrate into and remain in it until withdrawn. A human-like hunter figure may also be provided, releasably carrying a spear or other penetrating weapon. Other figures may be provided, of various existing, non-existing, and fanciful animal or other targets, and corresponding hunter figures; there may be provided plural human or human-like figures, with both soft substance-filled cavities and a penetrating simulated weapon.

Abstract: A target comprising missile penetrable material arranged in the form of a continuous loop, the loop being flattened to provide substantially flat front and back sides, and the target material of the loop being flexible and being shiftably movable from one portion of the loop to another portion thereof.

Abstract: A three-dimensional archery target (10) is disclosed comprising first and second body segments (11 and 12) having a shape simulating the forward and rearward extremities, respectively, of an animal and a replacable target segment (15) having a shape corresponding to the central trunk of a corresponding animal for being matingly and detachably positioned between the first (11) and the second (12) body segments to collectively define the entire body portion of a corresponding animal. Target segment (15) is comprised of a lightweight, semi-rigid, tangle-free and non-healing material adapted for controlled disintegration from arrow impact. Male dovetails (16, 18) and female dovetails (20, 21) releasably retain the target segment (15) between the first and second body segments (11, 12) in resistance to force in one direction caused by the impact of arrows thereon and to force in the opposite direction caused by removal of the arrows.

Abstract: A target backstop for supporting a target in which projectiles may be embedded comprises a wall member and a plug. Both the wall member and plug are formed of corrugated material. The wall member has a cavity formed therein which opens on its front face. The plug is adapted to be releasably coupled within the cavity. A target may be placed over the plug. When the area behind the target is shot out (i.e., the plug), such area may be easily restored by replacing the plug without having to rearrange or replace the entire wall.

Abstract: A device for extending the useful life of an archery target in the form of a backup member which may be secured to the reverse side of the target proximate the central zone occupied by a replaceable bullseye plug. The backup member itself comprises a pillow-like pad which is contained within a cloth sleeve, the sleeve being closed at one end and open at its other end. The open end of the sleeve is sufficiently wide to fit around the circumference of the replaceable bullseye plug such that when the plug is inserted into the face of the target, the pillow-like pad is resiliently held in place behind the bullseye zone, preventing arrow pass-through even when the same spot on the bullseye zone has received repeated strikes.