Abstract: A target made of interchangeable sections each comprising a multiplicity of membranes or plies of penetrable, elastomeric or resistant, tear resistant sheet resin material, the membranes being separated by intervening layers of porous or low density, resilient material such as foam resin material. Membranes are disclosed having opposite surfaces with different coefficients of friction.

Abstract: A target for projectiles is disclosed. The target comprises a base plate, a plurality of studs mounted on the base plate parallel to each other, a plurality of rods bundled together and having one end removably secured to the end of the studs and the other end facing in the direction from which the projectiles are launched, and apparatus on the periphery of the bundle of rods for holding the rods under compression.