Abstract: Methods and systems for aided target shooting are disclosed, including providing a lighted target aide having a target aide body having a light source; a power source at least partially disposed within the target aide body and switchably coupled to the light source; and an insertion member coupled to the target aide body, wherein the insertion member is configured to removably couple the lighted target aide to a target; placing the lighted target aide in an illuminated state; attaching the lighted target aide to the target by inserting the insertion member into the target or attaching the insertion member to the target; and using light emitted from the lighted target aide as a guide when shooting an arrow or ammunition to the target. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A dartboard structure and a method for manufacturing the dartboard structure are provided. The dartboard structure includes a dartboard body unit, a dartboard frame unit, a first sensor unit and a second sensor unit. The dartboard body unit has a plurality of score regions. The dartboard frame unit has a plurality of through openings that penetrate through the dartboard frame unit, and each of the through openings corresponds to one of the score regions. The second sensor unit and the first sensor unit are in an intersecting arrangement and have a predetermined gap therebetween. The first sensor unit and the second sensor unit surround a plurality of first sensing regions, and each of the first sensing regions corresponds to one of the score regions and one of the through openings.

Abstract: A firearm target is formed from a cardboard substrate. A first target is printed on the cardboard substrate. The cardboard substrate is folded into a box shape. The cardboard substrate is cut to form a first flap and a second flap on a first side of the cardboard substrate. The first flap and second flap include notches. The first flap and second flap are folded over with the notches interlocked. The flaps can be oriented to the bottom of the box shape and weighted for stability. A second target can be mounted to the box shape over the first target.

Abstract: A slat arrangement for redirecting the trajectory of a bullet has a plurality of elongated steel slats, and each elongated steel slat has a longitudinal front edge and a longitudinal back edge stretching between a first end and a second end. The steel slats are positioned in a louver-like fashion for changing the direction of a bullet following a trajectory along the normal of the slat arrangement. A support structure is connected to each steel slat at the back edge of the steel slat, between the first end and the second end of the steel slat.

Abstract: A ruggedized holder has a base unit that accepts a roll of target media. The base unit includes a first side plate and a second side plate that opposes the first side plate. Moreover, a lower deflector plate having a front facing surface extends between the first side plate and the second side plate. Also, the base unit includes an upper deflector plate that extends between the first side plate and the second side plate above the lower deflector plate. The first side plate, the second side plate, the lower deflector plate and the upper deflector plate define an enclosure that protects the roll of target media. In addition, a stand can couple to the base unit.

Abstract: A ruggedized holder has a base unit that accepts a roll of target media. The base unit includes a first side plate and a second side plate that opposes the first side plate. Moreover, a lower deflector plate having a front facing surface extends between the first side plate and the second side plate. Also, the base unit includes an upper deflector plate that extends between the first side plate and the second side plate above the lower deflector plate. The first side plate, the second side plate, the lower deflector plate and the upper deflector plate define an enclosure that protects the roll of target media. In addition, a stand can couple to the base unit. Here, the front facing surface of the lower deflector plate is disposed at an angle that is not vertically parallel with any stand leg(s).

Abstract: A personalized modular backstop capable of suiting an individuals' needs. The modular backstop has blocks with a front and back wall of modified expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam connected by interior webbing. Top, bottom, and side panels work with the blocks to define an interior space having a composite material which works to trap projectiles and create a safe environment for firearms training.

Abstract: An ecological shooting training panel has a compact metal sheet retained by a first metal support frame, a rhomboid-shaped metal mesh disposed on the compact metal sheet, and a compact layer of elastomeric material covering the rhomboid-shaped metal mesh. The rhomboid-shaped metal mesh is retained by a second metal support frame connected to the first metal support frame. The elastomeric material is spaced from the compact metal sheet to provide an open gap formed by the compact metal sheet, rhomboid-shaped metal mesh and elastomeric material. A target is configured to be removably mounted over the elastomeric material such that when a projectile is fired at the target, the projectile passes through the target and the combined structural arrangement of the compact metal sheet, rhomboid-shaped metal mesh and elastomeric material absorbs an impact energy of the projectile, and residue generated by the projectile drops through the open gap.

Abstract: A fluid lubricated projectile trap includes a substantially cylindrical chamber defined by a forward concave wall and a rearward concave wall. A bullet funnel extending forwardly therefrom. The funnel having a lower panel connecting to the forward concave wall in conjunction with an end plate defines a pressurized fluid containment with discharge outlets directed to the rearward concave wall. All plumbing may be secured below the ramp and forward of the chamber.

Abstract: A bullet fragment collection tray is disclosed that is mounted to a bullet trap by means of hinge at a first end and a releasable latch at a second end, to facilitate removal and collection of bullet fragments that drop into the collection tray from the bullet trap during target practice.

Abstract: A bullet head-collecting apparatus capable of easily collecting bullet heads and of controlling the extent to which the force of impact is absorbed depending on the kind of bullet head is disclosed. The bullet head-collecting apparatus includes a case configured to have a hexahedral shape with open front and upper faces, a cover plate removably mounted on the open upper face of the case, a buffer unit disposed in the case so as to absorb the force of impact of a bullet head, and a bullet head impact control unit, which includes at least one pair of first fixed brackets internally mounted on both lateral side surfaces of the case in front of the buffer unit and at least one first bullet head control plate removably fitted into the pair of first fixed brackets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a projectile arresting device (1) comprising a foundation (3) constituting a floor (7) and a rear wall (5) of the projectile arresting device. It further comprises partition walls (9) extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rear wall (5), wherein the partition walls comprises a rear edge (10a) connected to the foundation (3), and a front edge (10b). Stopping materials (11) is arranged between the partition walls (9). A stopping material retaining layer (S) is arranged between the partition walls, and a pressure resistant wall (19) comprising a number of closely situated hollow sections (15) are connected to the front edges (10b) of the partition walls. The pressure resistant wall (19) further comprises a rear surface connected to the stopping material retaining layer (S) and a front surface.

Abstract: The invention shows a projectile arresting module (1) comprising a base frame (3), partition walls (9), stopping material (11) positioned between the partition walls (9) and a pressure resisting wall (19). The pressure resisting wall (19) comprises a tight row (25, 27) of vertical hollow sections (15). The inventions also shows a projectile arresting arrangement (100, 200, 300) comprising at least two projectile arresting modules (1), which at least two projectile arresting modules (1) are grouped together, thereby forming an I-shape, L-shape, U-shape, C-shape, F-shape, T-shape or E-shape.

Abstract: An archery target may allow target practice and/or simulate the shape of one or more animals. In various implementations, archery targets include a target body, a frame, and/or an overlay. A target body may include a first aiming zone, which protrudes from a first surface of the target body, and a second aiming zone, which protrudes from a second opposing surface. In some implementations, the first aiming zone and/or the second aiming zone may be off center. In some implementations, each aiming zone may be associated with an animal or group of animals. The orientation of the target body may be altered to select an aiming zone of the target body based upon user preference, in some implementations. The overlay may have shape similar to a predetermined animal. The overlay may be replaceable. A frame may at least partially support the target body and/or the overlay.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a frame with top, middle, and bottom sections. The system further includes a first roller section coupled to the frame and positioned at the top section of the frame. A second roller section is coupled to the frame and positioned at the middle section of the frame. One of the first and second roller sections includes a battery, wireless receiver, motor, and optical sensor.

Abstract: An archery target includes an impact-absorbing core configured to arrest an incoming projectile and a multilayered bag enveloping the impact-absorbing core and defining an outer surface of the target. The multilayered bag includes a flexible fabric layer comprising a plurality of interwoven fibers and a polyurethane coating layer applied to the flexible fabric layer and at least partially overlapping the flexible fabric layer such that the polyurethane coating layer at least partially fills spaces between the plurality of interwoven fibers. The fabric layer may be a woven polyester fabric having a denier rating of at least one thousand. The archery target may further include a marking defining a target area. The marking may be applied to the multilayered bag using a dye sublimation process.

Abstract: A portable remote controlled target assembly includes a frame carried on a base. The frame includes a first arm and a second arm. A sheath is carried on the first arm, a roller is carried on the second arm, and a sheet spans the sheath and the roller. The sheet includes a target. The sheet is advanced between the sheath and the roller by a motor which rotates the roller. The motor is remote control operated to allow new targets to be displayed while a user is remotely positioned during target practice.

Abstract: A training device for installation in a practice area is provided, the training device providing an indication to a user as to where on a first surface of the training device a football should be aimed. The first surface is configured to allow the ball to pass through the first surface, where it is collected and returned to the user. The training device is also configured to indicate to the user approximately where in the practice area the football will be returned to, so as to allow the user to position themselves accordingly.

Abstract: A round absorbing Airsoft target trap assembly is provided that includes a target frame and a backstop for receiving and reducing the velocity of Airsoft rounds passing through the target frame.

Abstract: A multi-purpose shooting target includes a target box with an inner space, a deceleration projectile stopping device and a double-faced target plate. A projectile collecting groove is disposed in the inner space at the lower side of the target box, and the double-faced target plate provides a combined blowgun/darts target plate. After a projectile pierces a target sheet, the momentum of the projectile is absorbed by the deceleration projectile stopping device. Finally, the projectile drops into the projectile collecting groove, providing highly efficient stopping and collecting of projectiles. A user can enjoy shooting safely, while avoiding risks associated with ricocheting projectiles. Since the face of the double-faced target plate can be changed quickly, it can be used as a shooting target structure for a toy gun, a blowgun target and a dartboard, allowing a shooting activity that is both safer, more diversified and amusing.

Abstract: A portable archery range that supports an archery target and backstop. The present invention may include a frame in the shape of a cuboid having a front end, a middle portion, and a rear end. An archery target may be suspended to the frame near the front end, while the backstop may be suspended to the frame behind the archery target, such as near the rear end. The present invention may be made of a plurality of posts that may be easily assembled and disassembled. The middle portion may be extendable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for collecting empty shells that have been used at a shooting range and specifically to an empty shell recovery device of low operating cost. To achieve the above, the empty shell recovery device according to an embodiment of the present invention is furnished with absorption panels that are isolated from each other and inserted into sliding grooves of side plates facing each other to enable replacement and absorb the kinetic energy of an empty shell, an empty shell collection part that is inserted into the rear of the side plate and furnished with an escape prevention panel that prevents empty shells from escaping, and an empty shell discharge part that collects empty shells falling from the empty shell collection part downward and discharges them. Thus empty shells used at a shooting range are collected and recycling of empty shells is made possible.

Abstract: A portable projectile trap assembly includes a modular target assembly having a frame configured to retain a plurality of backstop panels. The plurality of backstop panels are removably mounted on a front side of the frame forming a planar backstop, and a front panel of resilient material is removably mounted to and covers the front side of the planar backstop opposite the frame. The front panel is spaced from the planar backstop to form an air gap between the backstop and the front panel. When a projectile is fired at the target assembly, the projectile passes through the front panel and impacts against and is stopped by the backstop. The target assembly is attached to a support mast at the rear side of the frame; the support mast is attached to a mobile base supporting the target assembly in a vertical orientation above the mobile base.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an amusement device, the amusement device having: a display device rotatably mounted to a structure, the display device being configured to create a plurality of images via a persistence of vision effect; a device for rotating the display device; a sensor for determining whether an object has hit one of the plurality of images; a microcontroller in operable communication with the sensor and the display device, the microcontroller changing the appearance of at least one of the plurality of images when the sensor determines that an object has hit at least one of the plurality of images.

Abstract: A shooting system comprising at least one roof panel coupled to at least one wall panel. At least one floor panel is coupled to the at least one wall panel to define a space between the at least one roof panel, the at least one wall panel, and the at least one floor panel. At least one shooting lane and means for collecting projectiles fired along the at least one shooting lane are disposed within the space.

Abstract: The invention relates to sports and entertaining facilities and in particular to aqua shooting ranges. The inventive aqua shooting range comprises a pool (1), an above-water fence, shooting positions (9) with weapons and underwater targets (5). The pool is provided with a transversal partition (6) separating the shooting positions (9) from the underwater targets (5). Each partition (6) is provided with a firing port (8). An additional shooting position (20) for shooting from an above-water position to water is embodied on the partition (6). The above-water part of the pool wall placed above the underwater target (5) and the above-water fence is provided with bullet stoppers (11). The shooting position is located in such a way that the weapon vertical guidance angle is limited to a value equal to or greater than 10 degrees with respect to the horizon. The invention makes it possible to increase the safety, learning, and training efficiency of shooting at underwater targets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular, expandable, and portable shooting range system. The system can include one or more shooting modules that mount together to provide different numbers of shooting lanes with various lengths. The shooting modules are pre-engineered with removable panels to permit additional shooting modules to be added on as customer orders. This configuration also permits adding to the length of the shooting range to accommodate firing of different weapons. The shooting range system can further include a control booth which is divided from the shooting lanes. The control booth can be integrally formed with the shooting modules, or can be separate. The control booth can include a module control which allows a person to control lighting, air, and target control systems of the shooting range system, and can further provide a safe location to view the range.

Abstract: A target trap having improved portability is provided. The target trap is suitable for use in reality-based training methods and may advantageously capture pellets and marking rounds for improved clean-up and cost-saving re-use of ammunition. The target trap has a replaceable strike panel and face panel and allows for paper or cardboard targets of various dimensions to be hung on its front surface by using clamps or tacks or other type of clips.

Abstract: A game playing apparatus is provided. The apparatus is configured to facilitate playing a game. The apparatus includes a body including at least one first column including at least one receptacle and a second column coupled to the at least one first column. The second column has an upper surface having a plurality of openings such that a member may be tossed into at least one of the openings. The apparatus also includes a game surface coupled to the body, and a backboard coupled substantially perpendicular to the game surface.

Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.

Abstract: A paintball target holder includes a frame having plural parts that are movable relative to one another in order to fold the frame and thereby reduce a volume encompassed by the frame. The plural parts include a front part, a back part, and a bottom part. The paintball target holder includes a target mounted to the front part, layers of material mounted between the target and the back part, where the layers of material receive a paintball through the target, and a paintball loader mounted to the bottom part. The paintball loader receives the paintball from the layers of material via the bottom part.

Abstract: An adjustable target mount allows the height of the mount to be adjusted. Additionally, the mount is adjustable to accommodate a variety of different targets and target actuators, and may be quickly moved out of the line of fire without requiring disassembly or removal of the target mount.

Abstract: A target suitable for target practice or receiving warning shots which includes a bullet stopping plate with a bullet trapping panel. The plate includes a side wall designed to confine bullets fired at an angle. The bullet trapping panel includes a cut-out region with bevelled edges for receiving a replaceable section in the high impact area of the target.

Abstract: A game having a supporting frame over which is draped a cover and a netting with the cover and netting catching and retaining arrows shot into the target or cover. The target may be designed to replicate a dart board.

Abstract: A shooting range that may include one or more of a shooting station, a projectile trap and or at least one range auxiliary. In one embodiment of the inventions, the projectile trap includes a trap chamber, an air injection system and an air collection system.

Abstract: A portable air gun range is provided to allow individuals to use in virtually any open space. The air gun range has a support frame, a central vertical pole, a curtain to be hung over the support frame behind the central vertical pole, and a target box removably attached to the central vertical pole. A plurality of bars are detachably connected together to construct the support frame with a rectangular profile. The central vertical pole is detachably connected to substantially the centers of a top side and a bottom side of the support frame. The curtain is made of high-density ballistic material and removably attached to the support frame, so as to vertically extend between the support frame and the central vertical pole.

Abstract: A system for transferring power between components includes a first object having a light emitter operatively connected to a power source, and a second object having a light receiver operatively connected to a power storage unit. The light receiver receives light emitted from the light emitter and converts the received light into electricity that is stored in the power storage unit.

Abstract: A target suitable for target practice or receiving warning shots which includes a bullet stopping plate with a bullet trapping panel. The plate includes a side wall designed to confine bullets fired at an angle. The bullet trapping panel includes a cut-out region with bevelled edges for receiving a replaceable section in the high impact area of the target.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular, expandable, and portable shooting range system. The system can include one or more shooting modules that mount together to provide different numbers of shooting lanes with various lengths. The shooting modules are pre-engineered with removable panels to permit additional shooting modules to be added on as customer orders. This configuration also permits adding to the length of the shooting range to accommodate firing of different weapons. The shooting range system can further include a control booth which is divided from the shooting lanes. The control booth can be integrally formed with the shooting modules, or can be separate. The control booth can include a module control which allows a person to control lighting, air, and target control systems of the shooting range system, and can further provide a safe location to view the range.

Abstract: Disclosed is a target block of the dartboard, wherein said target blocks are assembled in the dartboard frame of the circle target blocks with different shapes, which can be replaced individually; the said interior target materials of the target blocks are made of sisals or similar materials. Through the formation mechanism, a predetermined amount of target materials (sisals) are disposed in the bottom of mounting seat applied with the adhesive in advance to joint the sisals and mounting seat as a whole. The target blocks put in the dartboard frame of the target blocks are in the centric circles and the same fan-shaped radial strip, which has two different colors at intervals to distinguish the blocks from each other.

Abstract: A modular bullet trap cover element generally includes a shell filled with a projectile trapping medium, preferably a mixture of a resilient granular ballistic medium and a hydrated super absorbent polymer (SAP) gel. The shell may be made of any of a number of fabric or polymeric materials. In embodiments, the shell includes at least two bags, an inner bag and at least one outer bag, each of which has an open end and a sealed end, connected to one another such that the outer bags may be inverted over the inner bag to cover at least a portion thereof. The modular cover element is formed by filling the inner bag with the projectile trapping medium and then inverting the outer bags to produce a multi-layer shell. In embodiments, the outer bags and inner bag are rotatably connected, permitting the outer bags to be rotated with respect to the inner bag such that bullet holes in the inner and outer bags no longer line up with each other.

Abstract: A backstop for decelerating and trapping projectiles includes a support structure having an upper surface and at least one bin region shielded from incoming rounds. A projectile trapping medium, preferably a mixture of a resilient granular ballistic medium and a hydrated super absorbent polymer (SAP) gel, is disposed on the upper surface and within the bins. Bins are defined by one or more transverse baffles spanning substantially the entire width of the backstop. The baffles are preferably constructed of a non-ricochet producing material. Natural or induced vibrations will urge trapped rounds downwards into the bins. In embodiments, the lower surface of one or more bins declines toward either or both sides of the backstop, such that vibration urges spent rounds towards collection points along the sides of the backstop. Access ports may be provided in the backstop sidewalls proximate these collection points to allow for removal of spent rounds.

Abstract: A multi-filamentous net or mesh comprising an image visible on only one side is provided. The image is visible only from the primary viewing position without the paint or ink composition absorbing through the fibres to be visible from the back of the net or mesh. This permits the use of multi-filamentous nets or mesh for images or logos without disrupting the spectators' view and/or the use of both sides of the net or mesh for unidirectional images or logos.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to low temperature sputter target/backing plate (10, 15) joining techniques and assemblies made thereby. More specifically, the joining techniques incorporate a mechanical bond between the corresponding target material (10) and backing plate material (15) around the periphery thereof. The resulting target assemblies are free of welding and other high temperature joining.

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 backstop for decelerating and trapping projectiles generally includes a support structure having an inclined surface and a projectile trapping medium disposed on the inclined surface. The projectile trapping medium may be either a resilient granular ballistic medium or a combination of a ballistic medium with a hydrated super absorbent polymer (SAP) gel. Preferably, the support structure is made of a shock absorbing, foamed, fiber-reinforced concrete, such as SACON®. In embodiments, the support structure also includes an enclosure. Additives may also be mixed into the projectile trapping medium to control alkalinity and prevent leaching of heavy metals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dart board assembly which makes a front dart board positioned on a rear board rotate smoothly while preventing separation due to the vibration from rotation of the front dart board. The front dart board includes a flat panel; a central shaft rearwardly protruding at the center of the flat panel, an inner stepped portion stepped at the inner diameter of the central shaft to a predetermined depth, and an engaging recess formed at the center of the central shaft for engaging a screw spike. A connection shaft is formed with a plurality of stepped portions including a proximal stepped portion inserted into the inner stepped portion of the central shaft, an intermediate portion supported by the inner diameter portion of the rear board, a distal stepped portion stepped and coupled to the inner diameter portion of a ball bearing, and a through hole formed at the center so that the screw spike can be passed through.

Abstract: A shooting target which will give indication of whether the shooting target has been hit and where the shooting target has been hit has a plurality of non-conductive layers. A plurality of conductive layers are provided wherein a single conductive layer is coupled between non-conductive layers. A communication module is coupled to the plurality of conductive layers for monitoring when a metallic object forms a connection between at least two of the plurality of conductive layers for indicting when and where the shooting target has been hit by the metallic object.

Abstract: An object comprising a sleeve having an opening and compressible material within the sleeve. The compressible material being formed by first compressing the material in a first direction, then compressing the material in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and then compressing the material in a third direction perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction. The material is placed into the sleeve through the opening along the third direction.

Abstract: A toss-game structure for poolside use includes a target supported at a height from a base and having front and rear portions defining an interior space. The target front portion includes at least one opening for receipt of a tossed object in the interior space. The target portions each have surfaces defining a portion of a substantially prolate sphere for collectively simulating a football shape. A support post includes opposite ends engaging the base and the target rear portion such that a majority of the target is positioned forwardly of a front edge of the base. The structure further includes a backstop having upper and lower portions. The upper portion is curved about a vertical axis to define a concave surface in the form of a partial cylinder. The lower portion is curved about horizontal and vertical axes in the form of a partial bowl.