A mobile-target training system includes a base having independently-controlled motorized wheels coupled thereto. A target is coupled to the base and has a penetration detector coupled thereto. The penetration detector includes an open electric circuit having electrical properties. The open electric circuit exhibits a change in its electrical properties for each occurrence of an object passing through the open electric circuit. A feedback generator coupled to the penetration detector generates recognizable feedback for each occurrence of change in the electrical properties of the open electric circuit.

The presently disclosed subject matter concerns an impact detection system for detecting an event of impact of a threat on a target and determining at least one characteristic of the event. The system comprises a sensing array of sensing elements mountable to the target. Each sensing element being configured to change its state from an intact state to a damaged state upon impact of the threat. The system further comprises a measuring system operatively coupled to the sensing elements, and a processing system operatively coupled to the measuring system. The processing system being configured to identify changes in the state of the sensing elements, and upon identifying the changes of the states of at least two sensing elements during the event of impact, generate a data signal including a time-sequence of the corresponding changes, and to determine said at least one characteristic of the event of the impact accordingly.

The presently disclosed subject matter concerns an impact detection system for detecting an event of impact of a threat on a target and determining at least one characteristic of the event. The system comprises a sensing array of sensing elements mountable to the target. Each sensing element being configured to change its state from an intact state to a damaged state upon impact of the threat. The system further comprises a measuring system operatively coupled to the sensing elements, and a processing system operatively coupled to the measuring system. The processing system being configured to identify changes in the state of the sensing elements, and upon identifying the changes of the states of at least two sensing elements during the event of impact, generate a data signal including a time-sequence of the corresponding changes, and to determine said at least one characteristic of the event of the impact accordingly.

Disclosed is a reactive target system including at least one target panel supported by a respective target positioning unit, and a shooter communications device. The target panel includes first and second electrically conductive layers positioned between first and second outer reinforcement layers, and separated by an electrically insulating layer. The first electrically conductive layer includes a plurality of electrically isolated target zones and a corresponding plurality of electrical connection sites. The second electrically conductive layer provides a common conductor zone and a corresponding electrical connection site. Each of the electrical connection sites are configured to be pierced by and electrically couple to a respective electrical contact element of an attachment mechanism on the target positioning unit. The target positioning unit senses a projectile impact of a target zone of the target panel, moves the target panel between first and second positions, and is controlled by and communicates with the shooter communications device.

Disclosed is a reactive target system including at least one target panel supported by a respective target positioning unit, and a shooter communications device. The target panel includes first and second electrically conductive layers positioned between first and second outer reinforcement layers, and separated by an electrically insulating layer. The first electrically conductive layer includes a plurality of electrically isolated target zones and a corresponding plurality of electrical connection sites. The second electrically conductive layer provides a common conductor zone and a corresponding electrical connection site. Each of the electrical connection sites are configured to be pierced by and electrically couple to a respective electrical contact element of an attachment mechanism on the target positioning unit. The target positioning unit senses a projectile impact of a target zone of the target panel, moves the target panel between first and second positions, and is controlled by and communicates with the shooter communications device.

A bullet hit detecting target panel which is configured with at least one calibration trace having a resistance that is set, and/or adjusted, to meet the characteristics of the target panel, such as panel type, zone arrangement and resistance characteristics of the conductive layers. When the target is physically and electrically connected to a target controller, then a calibration procedure is entered by applying a conductor to one or more resistive calibration structures on the target panel. Electrical characteristics of the resistive calibration structures are measured, and used for setting a hit threshold for target zones on the target panel. After which the conductor may be removed and the target is ready to accurately register hits based on the established hit threshold.

Various systems, devices, processes, and techniques may be used for marksmanship training. In particular implementations, motion data for a firearm may be acquired during live operation by a firearm operator using a sensor assembly coupled to a firearm. The motion data may be analyzed to detect a firing event, and the firing event may be used to pretrigger recording of the motion data. In certain implementations, the recorded motion data may be analyzed to determine inappropriate firing control actions, if any, and to provide corrective actions to a firearm operator about inappropriate firing control actions.

Various systems, devices, processes, and techniques may be used for marksmanship training. In particular implementations, motion data for a firearm may be acquired during live operation by a firearm operator using a sensor assembly coupled to a firearm. The motion data may be analyzed to detect a firing event, and the firing event may be used to pretrigger recording of the motion data. In certain implementations, the recorded motion data may be analyzed to determine inappropriate firing control actions, if any, and to provide corrective actions to a firearm operator about inappropriate firing control actions.

This apparatus offers multiple training scenarios which designates the targets to be hit and evaluates response. The apparatus assists in the evaluation and training of a shooter using multiple scenarios, detection of target strikes, timing, accuracy, and threat assessment. The system may be used with unmodified weapons and may not require attachments to weapon or shooter. The light source(s) in this apparatus may include visible lasers, focused light emitters, video or image projectors. The shooter may use live ammunition, and the weapon may be fired and operated independently of the control system. Hit detection on the targets may use vibration, accelerometer, acoustic, optical or thermal sensors that respond to projectile strikes on the designated target(s). If the specific location of the strike on the target is desired, nested targets and multiple sensor triangulation calculations may be used. This system designates which targets to shoot, when to fire, and evaluates the results.

This apparatus offers multiple training scenarios which designates the targets to be hit and evaluates response. The apparatus assists in the evaluation and training of a shooter using multiple scenarios, detection of target strikes, timing, accuracy, and threat assessment. The system may be used with unmodified weapons and may not require attachments to weapon or shooter. The light source(s) in this apparatus may include visible lasers, focused light emitters, video or image projectors. The shooter may use live ammunition, and the weapon may be fired and operated independently of the control system. Hit detection on the targets may use vibration, accelerometer, acoustic, optical or thermal sensors that respond to projectile strikes on the designated target(s). If the specific location of the strike on the target is desired, nested targets and multiple sensor triangulation calculations may be used. This system designates which targets to shoot, when to fire, and evaluates the results.