Abstract: A system for retrieval and replacement of targets which may be easily and quickly installed through self-locking mounting means for a drive unit and a target trap assembly as well as a snap-in arrangement for mounting trolley cables, a drive cord and a target carriage. A bullet trap assembly permits installation of its mounting bracket free of the bullet trap itself and provides for expeditious insertion and removal of the bullet trap for cleaning. The system includes battery-powered means for indoor and outdoor use, and provision is made for alternative connection to an external electrical power source, whereby the target carriage is driven away very rapidly between retrieved and target positions and the carriage may be stopped almost instantly in any desired position. Driving of the target carriage by the drive cord is accomplished through a center-mounted drive pulley which avoids side load, drive cord canting and cable run-off problems encountered with prior art target retrieval systems.

Abstract: An anti-splatter screen safety apparatus in which a screen of rubber-like material adapted to self-closing when penetrated by bullets is secured to the front face of a deflector plate for a bullet trap and spaced forwardly of the front face to form a space between the screen and the plate. When penetrated by a bullet which then strikes the plate, the material of the screen immediately closes behind the bullet to block passage of the spent bullet, fragments and particulate. The space between the screen and the plate allows bullets to completely penetrate the screen and allows all spent bullets and all fragments and particulate from spent bullets to move through the space without restriction to a well of the bullet trap. The screen provides total protection against splattering of bullets, fragments and particulate, prevents ricochet of all spent bullets, and contains all spent bullets, fragments and particulate.