The present disclosure relates to firearm or gunnery training system. More particularly relates to a device and method for providing multiple movements of a target for firearm or gunnery practice. The device (20) comprising a frame unit (8) configured to accommodate a drive mechanism (28), which is configured to rotate a first shaft (1) within a first predetermined range of angle. The frame unit (8) comprises more than one face and at least one of the faces is configured as a base for the device (20). The device (20) further comprises a target holding bracket (6) removably connectable to a target (10) at one end (6a) and a holder mating block (5) at other end (6b). Also, an eccentric target holder (3) is removably connectable to the first shaft (1) at a first end (3a) and a holder mating block (5) at a second end (3b). The second end (3b) of the eccentric target holder (3) comprises one or more slots (3c) such that the holder mating block (5) is placed in any one of the one or more slots (3c) for orienting plane of the target (10) in at least one of parallel and perpendicular to the first shaft (1).

A method and system for generating laser induced plasma targets for use as an electromagnetic testbed. A method comprising the steps of propagating an intense laser pulse in a media, dividing the laser pulse into a plurality of lasers, focusing each of the plurality of lasers, directing each of the plurality of lasers into a testbed and rastering a plasma-based array, wherein the array is reflective of incident frequencies. Additionally, a plasma target system comprising: a laser source, a focus lens, a steering system, a plasma-based array, and an interrogation system. The laser source generates a short laser pulse. The focus lens focuses the laser pulse. The steering system directs the laser pulse into a test bed. The plasma-based array serves as a target for the testbed. The interrogation system utilizes an incident frequency for tracking the plasma-based array.

A method and system for generating laser induced plasma targets for use as an electromagnetic testbed. A method comprising the steps of propagating an intense laser pulse in a media, dividing the laser pulse into a plurality of lasers, focusing each of the plurality of lasers, directing each of the plurality of lasers into a testbed and rastering a plasma-based array, wherein the array is reflective of incident frequencies. Additionally, a plasma target system comprising: a laser source, a focus lens, a steering system, a plasma-based array, and an interrogation system. The laser source generates a short laser pulse. The focus lens focuses the laser pulse. The steering system directs the laser pulse into a test bed. The plasma-based array serves as a target for the testbed. The interrogation system utilizes an incident frequency for tracking the plasma-based array.

A target system, including a body; a mounting system configured for attachment to and adjustment for supporting the body at varying heights and/or rotations; a laser detection unit configured for insertion into or attachment to the body; and a shoot-back unit configured for insertion into or attachment to the body, wherein the laser detection unit is configured to detect an incoming laser beam that strikes the laser detection unit and/or the area surrounding the laser detection unit as a virtual hit on the target system, and wherein the shoot-back unit is configured to respond to the virtual hit by emitting a shot back laser beam in the direction of the incoming laser beam.

A target system, including a body; a mounting system configured for attachment to and adjustment for supporting the body at varying heights and/or rotations; a laser detection unit configured for insertion into or attachment to the body; and a shoot-back unit configured for insertion into or attachment to the body, wherein the laser detection unit is configured to detect an incoming laser beam that strikes the laser detection unit and/or the area surrounding the laser detection unit as a virtual hit on the target system, and wherein the shoot-back unit is configured to respond to the virtual hit by emitting a shot back laser beam in the direction of the incoming laser beam.

Various embodiments of systems for improving shooting performance, as well as, carriers configured for that purpose, are disclosed and described herein. In some such embodiments, such systems may comprise: at least one projector, at least one screen, at least one carrier, and at least one pathway. The at least one projector may project one or more images upon at least some portion of the at least one screen. The at least one screen may receive and display the one or more images. The at least one carrier may house the at least one projector; and in some embodiments, may also house at least one screen mount for removably mounting the at least one screen. The at least one carrier may travel along the at least one pathway. A shooter may aim and shoot a firearm at the one or more images displayed upon the at least one screen.

Various embodiments of systems for improving shooting performance, as well as, carriers configured for that purpose, are disclosed and described herein. In some such embodiments, such systems may comprise: at least one projector, at least one screen, at least one carrier, and at least one pathway. The at least one projector may project one or more images upon at least some portion of the at least one screen. The at least one screen may receive and display the one or more images. The at least one carrier may house the at least one projector; and in some embodiments, may also house at least one screen mount for removably mounting the at least one screen. The at least one carrier may travel along the at least one pathway. A shooter may aim and shoot a firearm at the one or more images displayed upon the at least one screen.

A threat emitter system comprising a threat emitter comprising a main power supply, an external power source, a first sequencer, a driver amp, a second sequencer, a main amp, and a radio; a three-way power supply; a mixer, synthesizer, pre-amp, and cooling fans receiving electrical power from the three-way power supply; and an antenna in communication with the main amp; a user interface in communication with radio; the radio in communication with the mixer; the mixer in communication with the synthesizer; a filter in communication between the mixer and the pre-amp; the driver amp in communication with the pre-amp; the first sequencer in communication with the driver amp; the driver amp in communication with the main amp; a second sequencer in communication with the main amp; and a processor with access to a memory storing instructions executable by the processor.

A threat emitter system comprising a threat emitter comprising a main power supply, an external power source, a first sequencer, a driver amp, a second sequencer, a main amp, and a radio; a three-way power supply; a mixer, synthesizer, pre-amp, and cooling fans receiving electrical power from the three-way power supply; and an antenna in communication with the main amp; a user interface in communication with radio; the radio in communication with the mixer; the mixer in communication with the synthesizer; a filter in communication between the mixer and the pre-amp; the driver amp in communication with the pre-amp; the first sequencer in communication with the driver amp; the driver amp in communication with the main amp; a second sequencer in communication with the main amp; and a processor with access to a memory storing instructions executable by the processor.

Example systems, devices, and methods related to an automated target system are provided. In this regard, a target pod device, that may be installed in a target base is provided. The target pod device may include a hinge, a target paddle, a rotary actuator, a sensor, and a processor. The target paddle may be operably coupled to the hinge and the rotary actuator may be operably coupled to the target paddle. The rotary actuator may be configured to rotate the target paddle to a deployed position or a retracted position. The sensor may detect that the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position. The processor may be configured to transmit a signal to the rotary actuator to cause the rotary actuator to rotate the target paddle, and determine whether the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position by a projectile.