Systems and methods are disclosed for a shooting target mounting bracket with improved portability, versatility, and safety over existing devices. The mounting bracket is easily adjustable for height, compactable for transportation, and compatible with existing target posts and existing target shapes.

Systems and methods are disclosed for a shooting target mounting bracket with improved portability, versatility, and safety over existing devices. The mounting bracket is easily adjustable for height, compactable for transportation, and compatible with existing target posts and existing target shapes.

A resetting target system includes a reset subassembly and a target subassembly which are separately positionable along a support rail. An arm of a reset plate is removably coupled to a reset bar. The reset bar is inserted through the target subassembly. When the reset bar is actuated by striking the reset plate, the reset bar pivots a latch of the target subassembly and frees a target from a latched position. One reset bar may engage with one or more target subassemblies, and multiple reset bars may be interconnected and coupled to a single reset plate. The target system is modular, adjustable, and easy to assemble.

A portable target apparatus is described including a threat/shoot target and a no threat/no shoot target positioned near the threat/shoot target. A user defined number of projectile impacts on only the threat/shoot target move it to a position out of the shooter's field-of-view. The threat/shoot target remains in the shooter's field-of-view whenever the no threat/no shoot target is impacted by a projectile.

A target apparatus including a post having a point on a first end, and an opposing second end; a plurality of support members, each having a first end connected to the second end of the post, and an opposing second end; and a central deflector having a point; and wherein each of the second ends of each of the plurality of support members is spaced apart from each of the other second ends of the plurality of support members; and wherein the central deflector is located within a perimeter defined by second ends of the plurality of support members. The target apparatus may further include a ring, which may be connected to the second ends of the plurality of support members.

A target apparatus including a post having a point on a first end, and an opposing second end; a plurality of support members, each having a first end connected to the second end of the post, and an opposing second end; and a central deflector having a point; and wherein each of the second ends of each of the plurality of support members is spaced apart from each of the other second ends of the plurality of support members; and wherein the central deflector is located within a perimeter defined by second ends of the plurality of support members. The target apparatus may further include a ring, which may be connected to the second ends of the plurality of support members.

The invention discloses an apparatus that enables a user to shoot multiple targets, both stationary and moving, consisting of a structure having three sides, optionally enclosed, and an open side to form an interior supporting primary targets and having a top supporting secondary targets. Primary targets, rotatably affixed to a target bar spanning the open side, have projections on the back which, upon impact, rotate to impact a secondary target positioned on the top of the apparatus. The impact uses the kinetic energy to launch the secondary target contained within a secondary target holder positioned on the top of the apparatus and open to the interior. The projections are dimensioned to have sufficient contact to launch the secondary target without getting embedded in the secondary target holder. The projection can be either permanently or removably affixed to the back of the targets and can, when removable, permit weight variations.

The invention discloses an apparatus that enables a user to shoot multiple targets, both stationary and moving, consisting of a structure having three sides, optionally enclosed, and an open side to form an interior supporting primary targets and having a top supporting secondary targets. Primary targets, rotatably affixed to a target bar spanning the open side, have projections on the back which, upon impact, rotate to impact a secondary target positioned on the top of the apparatus. The impact uses the kinetic energy to launch the secondary target contained within a secondary target holder positioned on the top of the apparatus and open to the interior. The projections are dimensioned to have sufficient contact to launch the secondary target without getting embedded in the secondary target holder. The projection can be either permanently or removably affixed to the back of the targets and can, when removable, permit weight variations.

A method and apparatus for supporting a post used to support a ballistic target. A post is supported in a vertical position by retention in a post stand. The post stand is assembled using a bottom plate, a top plate and two side plates. Once assembled, the post stand receives a post. Two types of posts are contemplated. One post type is made of wood. A second post type is made of steel and projects a low profile toward a shooter. A top hanger is then installed over the post and provides mounting holes so that a target can be suspended therefrom.

A method and apparatus for supporting a post used to support a ballistic target. A post is supported in a vertical position by retention in a post stand. The post stand is assembled using a bottom plate, a top plate and two side plates. Once assembled, the post stand receives a post. Two types of posts are contemplated. One post type is made of wood. A second post type is made of steel and projects a low profile toward a shooter. A top hanger is then installed over the post and provides mounting holes so that a target can be suspended therefrom.