SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR DETERMING ACCURACY IN MARKSMANSHIP

Abstract

Measuring devices and systems for determining accuracy in marksmanship of one or more shots after firing a firearm at a point of aim are described. Each of the measuring devices includes a transparent sheet configured to be overlaid on the point of aim and the one or more shots, the transparent sheet having printed thereon: a plurality of vertical lines, a plurality of horizontal lines, the plurality of vertical lines and the plurality of horizontal lines forming a grid pattern, and a point of aim alignment marking, the point of aim alignment marking being located at a center of the grid pattern.

Description

BACKGROUND

The present disclosure relates generally to systems and devices for determining accuracy in marksmanship after firing of a firearm. In particular, systems and devices for determining a minute of arc of shots relative to a point of aim are described.

Determining accuracy of marksmanship during target practice is important for improvement of marksmanship (e.g., precision, accuracy, etc.). Normally, shots are fired onto a paper target and the shots are compared to a location of a point of aim. A measurement of accuracy can be determined (e.g., a minute of arc/ minute of angle [MOA], etc.), and the measurement can then be used to adjust the sight for a firearm and improve, accuracy of subsequent shots.

Known target practice systems and devices are not entirely satisfactory for the range of applications in which they are employed. For example, existing target practice systems use disposable paper targets that are expensive and are single-use. In addition, conventional target practice systems are not easily transportable and mountable for use in the field.

Thus, there exists a need for target practice systems and devices that improve upon and advance the design of known target practice systems. Examples of new and useful target practice systems and devices relevant to the needs existing in the field are discussed below.

Disclosure addressing one or more of the identified existing needs is provided in the detailed description below. Examples of references relevant to target practice systems and devices include U.S. Patent References: U.S. Pat. No. 4,244,586, U.S. Pat. No. 6,213,470, U.S. Pat. No. 6,845,567, U.S. Pat. No. 7,310,904, U.S. Pat. No. 7,946,048, U.S. Pat. No. 8,684,738, patent D2114.67, patent D455811, patent publication 20020009694, patent publication 20080061509, patent publication 20120161396, and patent publication 20130177877. The complete disclosures of the above patents and patent applications are herein incorporated by reference for all purposes.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure is directed to measuring devices and systems for determining accuracy in marksmanship of one or more shots after tiring a firearm at a point of aim. Each of the measuring devices including a transparent sheet, the transparent sheet configured to be overlaid on the point of aim and the one or more shots, the transparent sheet having printed thereon: a plurality of vertical lines, a plurality of horizontal lines, the plurality of vertical lines and the plurality of horizontal lines forming a grid pattern, and a point of aim alignment marking, the point of aim alignment marking being located at a center of the grid pattern. In some examples, the point of aim alignment marking is configured to be aligned with the point of aim and the grid pattern is configured to measure a vertical distance and a horizontal distance of the one or more shots relative to the point of aim alignment marking and the point of aim. In some further examples, one or more of the vertical distance and the horizontal distance of the one or more shots are used to determine a minute of arc for adjusting a sight of the firearm.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a first example of a measuring device for determining accuracy in marksmanship.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a marksman firing a firearm during a target practice session.

FIG. 3 is a perspective vie of a marksman measuring accuracy of target practice session shown in FIG. 2 using the first example measuring device shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the measuring device for determining accuracy in marksmanship shown in FIG. 1 laid over a target area of shots fired.

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of a second example of a measuring device for determining accuracy in marksmanship.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a marksman firing a firearm during a target practice session in a field location, using a sticker as a point of aim.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a marksman measuring accuracy of target practice session shown in FIG. 6 using the second example measuring device shown in FIG. 5.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of either of the first or second example measuring devices in a rolled storage and transportation position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The disclosed systems and devices for determining accuracy in marksmanship will become better understood through review of the following detailed description in conjunction with the figures. The detailed description and figures provide merely examples of the various inventions described herein. Those skilled in the art will understand that the disclosed examples may be varied, modified, and altered without departing from the scope of the inventions described herein. Many variations are contemplated for different applications and design considerations; however, for the sake of brevity, each and every contemplated variation is not individually described in the following detailed description.

Throughout the following detailed description, examples of various systems and devices for determining accuracy in marksmanship are provided. Related features in the examples may be identical, similar, or dissimilar in different examples. For the sake of brevity, related features will not be redundantly explained in each example. Instead, the use of related feature names will cue the reader that the feature with a related feature name may be similar to the related feature in an example explained previously. Features specific to a given example will be described in that particular example. The reader should understand that a given feature need not be the same or similar to the specific portrayal of a related feature in any given figure or example.

With reference to FIGS. 1-7, example systems and devices for determining accuracy in marksmanship now be described. Specifically, a first example measuring device 100 (FIGS. 1-4) and a second example measuring device 200 (FIGS. 5-7) are shown and described. Measuring devices 100 and 200 are configured to be aligned with and overlaid on point of aim in order to determine an accuracy of marksmanship of one or more shots after a target practice session. Additionally or alternatively, measuring devices 100 and 200 can be used to adjust a sight on a firearm based on a determined measurement (e.g., minute of arc/minute of angle [MOA]). Further, measuring devices 100 and 200 can be reused in subsequent target practice sessions for determining accuracy in marksmanship. Furthermore, measuring devices 10 and 200 can be transported to and/or carried in the field for target practice sessions outside of a designated firing range.

Measuring devices 100 and 200 address many of the shortcomings existing with conventional systems and devices for determining accuracy in marksmanship. For example, conventional systems and devices are single-use, while the presently described devices are reusable. In another example, conventional systems and devices are not easily transportable for use in the field (i.e., outside of a normal target practice or shooting range) because they use disposable paper targets that require a flat surface and/or an attachment mechanism for mounting. The presently described systems and devices address this problem because the devices are easily transportable and targets do not require a specific mounting mechanism and/or surface.

Thus, the presently described systems and devices for determining marksmanship solve the issue of zeroing and/or sighting of a weapon system without the requirement of paper targets, thereby reducing an overall cost of the determining marksmanship during target practice and allowing determination of marksmanship to be easily carried out in the field.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the first example of a device for determining accuracy in marksmanship, measuring device 100, includes a main body that is a transparent sheet 102 (i.e., a clear sheet) having printed thereon a plurality of vertical tines 104, a plurality of horizontal lines 106, a point of aim alignment marking 103, and a sight adjustment key 110. Measuring device 100 further includes a first cutout 112 and a second cutout 114. In one specific example, the main body has a width of 8″ and a height of 11″. In alternate examples, the measuring device can exclude one or more of the sight adjustment key, the first cut out, and/or the second cutout. Further, in alternate examples, the measuring device can have a different width and/or height.

Plurality of vertical lines 104 and plurality of horizontal lines 106 intersect to form a plurality of uniformly sized blocks 116 arranged in a grid pattern 118. In one specific example, each of the uniformly sized blocks is a ¼″ ×¼″ block. It will be appreciated that in other examples each of the uniformly sized blocks may be larger or smaller in size.

As depicted in FIGS. 1 and 4, point of aim alignment marking 108 is located around a center 120 of grid pattern 118. Center 120 is located at an intersection between a central horizontal line 122 and a central vertical line 124. In the present example, each of central horizontal line 122 and central vertical line 124 are bolded lines, having a slightly greater width than other vertical and horizontal lines. In other examples, the central horizontal line and/or the central vertical line can be the same width as other vertical and horizontal lines.

In the present example, point of aim alignment marking 108 is an open circular shape (i.e., a circular shape that is not filled in). More specifically, point of aim alignment marking 108 includes an inner circle 126 and an outer circle 128. Inner circle 126 is comprised of a bolded line (i.e., a line having a greater width), while outer circle 128 is comprised of a non-bolded line (i.e., a line having a thinner width).

In one specific example, point of aim alignment marking 108 has a diameter of 4 cm and spans an area of approximately four of blocks 116. In other examples, the circular shape may be larger or smaller, the circular shape may be comprised of a greater or fewer number of circles (i.e., one circle, three or more concentric circles, etc.), and/or the circular shape may be filled-in.

Also shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, sight adjustment key 110 is located in a lower left-hand corner of transparent sheet 102. The sight adjustment key is printed on the transparent sheet and the sight adjustment key includes reference distances (e.g., a reference number of blocks) and a corresponding minute of arcs for one or more sight and/or firearm types.

In the present example, sight adjustment key 110 includes a 4X OPTICS key 130, a REFLUX SITE key 132, an M4 CARBINE RIFLE key 134, and an M16 FULL LENGTH RIFLE key 136. Further, M4 CARBINE RIFLE key 134 and M16 FULL LENGTH RIFLE key each include an IRON SITE WINDAGE KEY (134a and 136a, respectively) and an IRON SITE ELEVATION KEY (134b and 136b, respectively). Each of the above described keys includes a number of adjustments 138 (i.e., clicks) and a corresponding distance 140 (i.e., number of blocks). It will be appreciated that the IRON SITE WINDAGE KEY is provided as a key for determining an MOA of the sight windage and that the IRON SITE ELEVATION KEY is provided as a key for determining an MOA of sight elevation.

In alternate examples, the sight adjustment key may be located in a different region of the transparent sheet (e.g., a top right-hand corner, a top left-hand corner, a bottom right-hand corner, etc.). In other alternate examples, the sight adjustment key may be separate from the transparent sheet. For example, the sight adjustment key may be printed on a separate paper and laminated or the sight adjustment key may be printed on a sleeve/case for the transparent sheet. Further, it will be appreciated that for any of the above examples the sight adjustment key can include more or fewer keys for more of fewer types of optics and/or firearms.

The sight adjustment key is a location on the measurement device that the user (i.e., the marksman) can reference after a target practice session in order to identify the correction which need to be made in subsequent target practice sessions. It will be appreciated that the adjustment key can include a variety of sights and scopes for selected firearms, based on the user's preferences (i.e., manufactured to suit a user's preference). It will be further appreciated that an alternative measurement to MOA blocking can be used. For example, some alternative measurement devices can be made for specific firearms and sights which will have specific block sizes to account for the ballistics of the sight, the firearm type, and/or the ammunition type.

Also shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, first cutout 112 and second cutout 114 are located in a bottom right-hand corner of transparent sheet 102. Each of first cutout 112 and second cutout 114 are circular in shape. In one specific example, first cutout 112 has a diameter of 1 in and second cutout 114 has a diameter of 4 cm. Each of the cutouts are configured to identify if a shoot group (i.e., a plurality of shots tired) is within the 25 meter zero/sighting or 100 meter zero/sighting, respectively.

The cutouts can be placed directly over the shot group after firing (i.e., one or more shots) in order to identify the distance of the shots from each other. When firing at designated distances the shooter will be able to ensure that the shot group's size is within a specific diameter. In alternate examples, the transparent sheet can include more of fewer cutouts of greater or smaller sizes and/or the cutouts can be in a different location on the transparent sheet (e.g., bottom left corner, top right corner, top left corner, etc.).

Turning now to FIGS. 2 and 3, an example target practice session 142 and method of use for measuring device 100 is shown and described. As depicted in FIG. 2, a marksman 144 uses (i.e., shoots) a firearm 146 at a target 148 during target practice session 142. In the presently depicted example, firearm 146 is an M16 rifle including an iron sights system 150. Iron sights system 150 is an open sights system including a first sight 152 that is aligned with a second sight 154 for aiming at a point of aim 156 on target 148.

Further, in the present example, target 148 is mounted on a target stand 158 and marksman 144 is standing 100 yds from target stand 158. In alternate examples, marksman 144 can stand further from or closer to target stand 158. It will be appreciated that during target practice session 142, marksman 144 can fire one or more shots at target 148.

As depicted in FIG. 3, after firing one or more shots, target practice session 142 further includes marksman 144 determining an accuracy of his marksmanship. In order to determine accuracy of marksmanship, marksman 144 holds measuring device 100 up to target 148 and overlays measuring device 100 in a manner where point of aim alignment marking 108 and point of aim 156 are aligned. A distance of a plurality of shots fired, shot group 160, relative to point of aim 156 can then be measured.

FIG. 4 shows a more detailed view of measuring device 100 overlaid onto target 148 and sot group 160, shots 160a-160f. As depicted in FIG. 4, shots 160b-160f are located within an area of target 148 that is overlaid with measuring device 100. Grid pattern 118 is configured to measure a vertical distance and a horizontal distance of the one or more shots and/or the shot group relative to aligned point of aim alignment marking 108 an point of aim 156. The marksman can then determine a desired adjustment for his aiming/sights using sight adjustment key 110. It will be appreciated that for iron sights, firearms can be adjusted for elevation and/or windage.

In one specific example, adjustment based on a single shot fired can be determined. Specifically, shot 160b is a substantially horizontal distance of 10 blocks to the right of point of aim 156 and substantially 6 blocks above point of aim 156. Sights 150 can be adjusted for windage using IRON SITE WINDAGE key 136a and the horizontal distance from the point of aim for shot 160b. Accordingly, the horizontal adjustment can be calculated as follows:

10 blocks×4 adjustments/2 blocks=20 adjustments

Further, sights 150 can be adjusted for elevation using IRON SITE ELEVATION key 136b and the vertical distance from the point of aim for shot 160b. Accordingly, the vertical adjustment can be calculated as follows:

6 blocks×3 adjustments/4 blocks=4.5 adjustments

Accordingly, for shot 160b, an overall adjustment is 20 adjustments left, 4.5 adjustments down.

In another example, a general adjustment for the shot group can be determined. Shot group 160 is a substantially horizontal distance of 12 blocks to the right of point of aim 156 and substantially 4 blocks above point of aim 156. Sights 150 can be adjusted for windage using IRON SITE WINDAGE key 136a and the horizontal distance from the point of aim for shot 160d. Accordingly, the horizontal adjustment can be calculated as follows:

12 blocks×4 adjustments/2 blocks=24 adjustments

Further, sights 150 can be adjusted for elevation using IRON SITE ELEVATION key 136b and the vertical distance from the point of aim for shot group 160. Accordingly, the vertical adjustment can be calculated as follows:

4 blocks×3 adjustments/4 blocks=3 adjustments

Accordingly, for shot group 160, an overall adjustment is 24 adjustments left, 3 adjustments down.

It will be appreciated that overall adjustment for other shots fired (i.e., 160c, 160e, 160f) can be determined using a similar method of calculation. If desired, horizontal adjustments and vertical adjustments can be averaged for all of the shots tired that are within the area of target 148 that is overlaid with measuring device 100. Alternatively, the marksman can measure accuracy to a general center of the shoot group (i.e., shots 160) as describe above. The marksman can then adjust his aim/sights (e.g., elevation and/or windage) for subsequent target practice sessions according to the average overall adjustment (i.e., the average horizontal adjustment and the average vertical adjustment) and/or for the shot group in order to improve marksmanship.

In alternate examples of a target practice session, the marksman can stand at a different distance from the target. For example, the marksman can stand 25 m from the target. Additionally or alternatively, the marksman can use (i.e. shoot with) a different type of firearm (e.g., an M4 carbine rifle, a handgun, AR-15], etc.). Further, in alternate examples, a target practice session can be performed outside of a normal shooting range (i.e., a shooting range not including a target and target stand), such as target practice session 242 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.

Turning attention to FIG. 5, the second example of a device for determining accuracy in marksmanship, measuring device 200, will now be described. Measuring device 200 includes many similar or identical features to measuring device 100. Thus, for the sake of brevity, each feature of measuring device 200 will not be redundantly explained. Rather, key distinctions between measuring device 200 and measuring device 100 will be described in detail and the reader should reference the discussion above for features substantially similar between the two measuring devices.

As can be seen in FIG. 5, measuring device 200 includes a main body that is a transparent sheet 202 (i.e., a clear sheet) having printed thereon a plurality of vertical lines 204, a plurality of horizontal lines 206, a point of aim alignment marking 208, and a sight adjustment key 210. Measuring device 200 further includes a first cutout 212 and a second cutout 214. In one specific example, the main body has a width of 8″ and a height of 11″. In alternate examples, the measuring device can exclude one or more of the sight adjustment key, the first cut out, and/or the second cutout. Further, in alternate examples, the measuring device can have a different width and/or height.

Plurality of vertical lines 204 and plurality of horizontal lines 206 intersect to form a plurality of uniformly sized blocks 216 arranged in a grid pattern 218. In one specific example, each of the uniformly sized blocks is a ¼″×¼″ block. It will be appreciated that in other examples each of the uniformly sized blocks may be larger or smaller in size.

As depicted in FIG. 5, point of aim alignment marking 208 is located around a center 220 of grid pattern 118. Center 220 is located at an intersection between a central horizontal line 222 and a central vertical line 224. In the present example, each of central horizontal line 222 and central vertical line 224 are bolded lines, having a slightly greater width than other vertical and horizontal lines. In other examples, the central horizontal line and/or the central vertical line can be the same width as other vertical and horizontal lines.

In contrast to point of aim alignment marking 108, point of aim alignment marking 208 is a silhouette shape (i.e., a shape similar to an outline of a human body). More specifically, point of aim alignment marking 108 includes a silhouette 228 and a contrasting inner circle 226. In the present example, silhouette 228 is filled-in (i.e., darkened) while inner circle 226 is negative space (i.e., clear).

In one specific example, point of aim alignment marking 208/silhouette 228 generally can have a width of 4 cm and a height of 8 cm. More specifically, the head portion of the silhouette can have a width of 0.33 cm. Further, in this specific example, inner circle 226 has a diameter of 4 cm. In other examples, the silhouette and/or the inner contrasting circle may be larger or smaller. Additionally or alternatively, the silhouette can be un-filled (i.e., not colored in) and the contrasting circle can be a circular line printed on the transparent sheet.

It will be appreciated that sight adjustment key 210 is substantially identical to sight adjustment key 110. In alternate examples, the sight adjustment key may be located in a different region of the transparent sheet (e.g., a top right-hand corner, a top left-hand corner, a bottom right-hand corner, etc.). In other alternate examples, the sight adjustment key may be separate from the transparent sheet. For example, the sight adjustment key may be printed on a separate paper and laminated or the sight adjustment key may be printed on a sleeve/case for the transparent sheet. Further, it will be appreciated that for any of the above examples the sight adjustment key can include more or fewer keys for more of fewer types of firearms.

It will be appreciated that first cutout 212 and second cutout 214 are substantially identical to first cutout 112 and second cutout 114, respectively. Accordingly, first cutout 212 and second cutout 214 are located in a bottom right-hand corner of transparent sheet 202. Each of first cutout 212 and second cutout 214 are circular in shape. In one specific example, first cutout 212 has a diameter of 1 in and second cutout 214 has a diameter of 4 cm. Each of the cutouts are configured to identify if a shoot group (i.e., a plurality of shots fired) is within the 25 meter zero/sighting or 100 meter zero/sighting, respectively. In alternate examples, the transparent sheet can include more of fewer cutouts of greater or smaller sizes and/or the cutouts can be in a different location on the transparent sheet (e.g., bottom left corner, top right corner, top left corner, etc.). It will be appreciated that cutouts 212 and 214 can be used by the marksman as described above in reference to cutouts 112 and 114.

Turning now to FIGS. 6 and 7, an example target practice session 242 and method of use for measuring device 200 is shown and described. In contrast to target practice session 142, target practice session 242 is an example where target practice is carried out in the field (i.e., outside of a designated shooting range). In a field situation, there may be no paper target and/or no target stand. Instead, the user/marksman must find an alternate target (e.g., a tree, a post, a fence, etc.).

Specifically, as depicted in FIG. 6, a marksman 244 uses (i.e., shoots) a firearm 246 at a tree 258 during target practice session 242. In the presently depicted example, firearm 246 is an M16 rifle including an iron sights system 250. Iron sights system 250 is an open sights system including a first sight 252 that is aligned with a second sight 254 for aiming at a point of aim 256 on tree 258. Marksman 244 is standing approximately 100 yds from tree 258. It will be appreciated that during target practice session 242, marksman 244 can fire one or more shots at tree 258.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present example, point of aim 256 is a silhouette shaped sticker (e.g., paper having an adhesive layer, plastic having an adhesive layer, etc.) that is attached to tree 258. The silhouetted shaped sticker can be a disposable sticker. Further, the silhouette shaped sticker can be one of a plurality of stickers that are stored in a roll that can be carried by the marksman into the field. Furthermore, the sticker can have a bright coloration (e.g., orange, yellow, red, etc.) so that it is visibly contrasted against the tree. In one specific example, the silhouette shaped sticker has an overall height of 4 cm and an overall width of 8 cm. In alternate examples, the sticker can have a shape other than a silhouette (e.g., circular, square, triangular, star) and/or a different size (e.g., smaller or larger).

As depicted in FIG. 7, after firing one or more shots, target practice session 242 further includes marksman 244 determining an accuracy of his marksmanship. In order to determine accuracy of marksmanship, marksman 244 holds measuring device 200 up to the firing surface of tree 258 and overlays measuring device 200 in a manner where point of aim alignment marking 208 and point of aim 256 are aligned. A distance of a plurality of shots fired 260 relative to point of aim 156 can they be measured. It will be appreciated that accuracy of marksmanship using measuring device 200 can be calculated as described above for measuring device 100.

Finally, FIG. 8 depicts either of measuring device 100 or measuring device 200 in a rolled position 300. In the example of FIG. 8, the measuring device is comprised a flexible material. The flexible material can be one or more of plastic, silicone, vinyl, cellulose, or any other flexible material known or yet to be discovered. The measuring device can be flexed and rolled into rolled position 300 for transportation and/or storage of the measuring device. Flexibility of the device can be particularly useful for field usage of the measuring device (i.e., use outside of a designated shooting range) as often marksman are carrying supplies in a backpack or other travel-adapted storage container where space is limited. It will be appreciated that in alternate examples, the measuring device can be comprised of a rigid flexible material that cannot be flexed into a rolled position.

The disclosure above encompasses multiple distinct inventions with independent utility. While each of these inventions has been disclosed in a particular form, the specific embodiments disclosed and illustrated above are not to be considered in a limiting sense as numerous variations are possible. The subject matter of the inventions includes all novel and non-obvious combinations and subcombinations of the various elements, features, functions and/or properties disclosed above and inherent to those skilled in the art pertaining to such inventions. Where the disclosure or subsequently filed claims recite “a” element, “a first” element, or any such equivalent term, the disclosure or claims should be understood to incorporate one or more such elements, neither requiring nor excluding two or more such elements.

Applicant(s) reserves the right to submit claims directed to combinations and subcombinations of the disclosed inventions that are believed to be novel and non-obvious. Inventions embodied in other combinations and subcombinations of features, functions, elements and/or properties may be claimed through amendment of those claims or presentation of new claims in the present application or in a related application. Such amended or new claims, whether they are directed to the same invention or a different invention and whether the are different, broader, narrower or equal in scope to the original claims, are to be considered within the subject matter of the inventions described herein.

Claims

1. A measuring device for determining accuracy in marksmanship of one or more shots after firing a firearm at a point of aim, the measuring device comprising:

a transparent sheet, the transparent sheet configured to be overlaid on the point of aim and the one or more shots, the transparent sheet having printed thereon, a plurality of vertical lines, a plurality of horizontal lines, the plurality of vertical lines and the plurality of horizontal lines forming a grid pattern, and a point of aim alignment marking, the point of aim alignment marking being located at center of the grid pattern.

2. The measuring device of claim 1, wherein the point of aim alignment marking is configured to be aligned with the point of aim and the grid pattern is configured to measure a vertical distance and a horizontal distance of the one or more shots relative to the point of aim alignment marking and the point of aim.

3. The measuring device of claim 2, wherein one or more of the vertical distance and the horizontal distance of the one or more shots are used to determine a number of adjustments for adjusting a sight of the firearm.

4. The measuring device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of vertical lines and the plurality of horizontal lines intersect and form a plurality of uniformly sized blocks arranged in the grid pattern.

5. The measuring device of claim 4, further comprising a sight adjustment key printed on the transparent sheet, the sight adjustment key including a reference number of blocks and a corresponding adjustment for one or more firearm types.

6. The measuring device of claim 1, farther comprising a sight adjustment key printed on the transparent sheet, the sight adjustment key including a reference distance and a corresponding adjustment for one or more firearm types.

7. The measuring device of claim 1, wherein the transparent sheet is comprised of a flexible material, the transparent sheet being configured to be flexed into a rolled position for storage.

8. The measuring device of claim 1, further comprising at least one circular cutout, the at least one circular cutout being configured to identify if the one or more shots are within a desired sighting for a range distance from the point of aim.

9. The measuring device of claim 1, wherein the point of aim alignment marking is a circle.

10. The measuring device of claim 1, wherein the point of aim alignment marking is a silhouette.

11. The measuring device of claim 1, wherein the point of aim is a disposable sticker configured to be used with the measuring device.

12. A measuring device for determining accuracy in marksmanship of one or more shots after firing a firearm at a point of aim, the measuring device comprising:

a transparent sheet, the transparent sheet configured to be overlaid on the point of aim and the one or more shots, the transparent sheet having printed thereon, a grid pattern, the grid pattern being formed from a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines, the plurality of vertical lines and the plurality of horizontal lines intersecting to form a plurality of uniformly sized blocks, a point of aim alignment marking, the point of aim alignment marking being located at a center of the grid pattern, and

wherein the point of aim alignment marking is configured to be aligned with the point of aim and the grid pattern is configured to measure a vertical number of blocks and a horizontal number of blocks of the one or more shots relative to the point of aim alignment marking and the point of aim, and

wherein one or more of the vertical number of blocks and the horizontal number of blocks of the one or more shots are used to determine a number of adjustments for adjusting a sight of the firearm.

13. The measuring device of claim 12, further comprising a sight adjustment key, the sight sight adjustment key including a reference number of blocks and a corresponding adjustment for one or more firearm types.

14. The measuring device of claim 12, wherein the transparent sheet is comprised of a flexible material, the transparent sheet being configured to be flexed into a rolled position for storage.

15. The measuring device of claim 12, wherein the point of aim alignment marking is a circle.

16. The measuring device of claim 12, wherein the point of aim alignment marking is a silhouette.

17. The measuring device of claim 12, wherein the point of aim in a disposable sticker configured to be used with the measuring device.

18. A target practice system for determining accuracy in marksmanship of one or more shots after firing a firearm at a point of aim, the target practice system comprising:

a disposable sticker, the disposable sticker being the point of aim; and

a measuring device, the measuring device being a transparent sheet, the transparent sheet configured to be overlaid on the point of aim and the one or more shots, the transparent sheet having printed thereon, a grid pattern, the grid pattern being formed from a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines, the plurality of vertical lines and the plurality of horizontal lines intersecting to form a plurality of uniformly sized blocks, a point of aim alignment marking, the point of aim alignment marking being located at a center of the grid pattern, and sight adjustment key, the sight adjustment key including a reference number of blocks and a corresponding minute of arc for one or more firearm types,

wherein the point of aim alignment marking is configured to be aligned with the point of aim and the grid pattern is configured to measure a vertical number of blocks and a horizontal number of blocks of the one or more shots relative to the point of aim alignment marking and the point of aim,

wherein one or more of the vertical number of blocks and the horizontal number of blocks of the one or more shots are used to determine a number of adjustments for adjusting a sight of the firearm using the sight adjustment key, and

wherein the transparent sheet is comprised of a flexible material, the transparent sheet being configured to be flexed into a rolled position for storage.

19. The target practice system of claim 18, wherein the point of aim alignment marking is a circle.

20. The target practice system of claim 18, wherein the point of aim alignment marking is a silhouette.