Abstract: A gun carrying case that comprises a pair of side panels that define a gun receiving compartment with one side of the panels defining an opening to the gun receiving compartment. The gun case includes a first locking device for locking a closure zipper in a closed condition, and a second locking device in the form of a metal cable trained in serpentine fashion between the side panels below the zipper for redundantly locking the side panels in a closed condition notwithstanding unauthorized opening or tampering with the zipper. The bottom of the gun receiving compartment is defined in part by a U-shaped bullet penetration resistant layer, and a gun is securable within the case with a muzzle pointed downwardly into the U-shaped layer for retaining any errant discharge that might occur from the gun while in the case.

Abstract: A gun case that facilitates safe handling of a gun to be contained therein. The gun case includes a pair of side walls with at least one of the side walls being formed with a ballistic resistant layer and one of the side walls being formed with a target indicia on an outer side thereof. During handling of the gun, the gun muzzle is held in close proximity to and pointed toward the target indicia such that an accidentally discharged bullet from the gun during handling will impact the ballistic resistant layer to prevent or minimize bodily injury or property damage.

Abstract: A vertical rotary shooting target having a stand with a horizontally extending axial which supports a rotary target structure. The vertical rotary target structure includes a hub rotatably mounted on the axial, a pair of target impact plates, and a support structure connecting the impact plates radially outwardly on diametrically opposed sides of the said hub and in horizontally spaced relation for enhanced shooting difficulty. Alternative embodiments of impact plate support structures are disclosed which minimize potentially harmful and damaging splashback of bullets striking the impact plates.