A system for a smart rail target is provided. The system includes a metal rail and a car device. The car device is configured for being mounted to and moving along the metal rail. The car device includes a plurality of traction wheels configured for moving the car device along the metal rail, an electric motor configured for providing motive force to the traction wheels, and a rechargeable energy storage device configured for providing electrical energy to the electric motor. The system further includes a lane controller charging station connected to the metal rail and including a charging transmitter configured for charging the rechargeable energy storage device when the car device abuts the lane controller charging station.

A system for a smart rail target is provided. The system includes a metal rail and a car device. The car device is configured for being mounted to and moving along the metal rail. The car device includes a plurality of traction wheels configured for moving the car device along the metal rail, an electric motor configured for providing motive force to the traction wheels, and a rechargeable energy storage device configured for providing electrical energy to the electric motor. The system further includes a lane controller charging station connected to the metal rail and including a charging transmitter configured for charging the rechargeable energy storage device when the car device abuts the lane controller charging station.

A lightweight training aid is disclosed including selectively positioned posable appendages for use in various training exercises. The training aid may be formed of one or more separable and distinct portions including a head module, a torso module and a leg module, and combinations thereof. The head module and/or leg module may be releasably coupled to the torso module by interchangeable mounting arrangements. Appendages of the training aid may be posable, at least within a set range of motion, within any of a potentially infinite number of orientations. Methods of using such a training aid also are disclosed.

A vertical sliding target system and a method of employing the same. In one configuration, the target system has more than one target unit. Each target unit has a vertical sliding mechanism, a strike surface, and a hit sensor. The target system also has a control unit, a wireless network, and a sensor system. The target system further includes programmed exposure sequences, a recording apparatus, and a visual representation of data.

A vertical sliding target system and a method of employing the same. In one configuration, the target system has more than one target unit. Each target unit has a vertical sliding mechanism, a strike surface, and a hit sensor. The target system also has a control unit, a wireless network, and a sensor system. The target system further includes programmed exposure sequences, a recording apparatus, and a visual representation of data.

The present invention relates to systems and methods for accurately and safely directing the movement of shooting range targets, and more specifically, to provide self-calibration and synchronicity to programmable target carriers and automatically resetting targets.

The present invention relates to systems and methods for accurately and safely directing the movement of shooting range targets, and more specifically, to provide self-calibration and synchronicity to programmable target carriers and automatically resetting targets.

A system for moving a practice target includes a capstan winch assembly including a drive wheel; a target sled; a rope that connects the target sled to the drive wheel in an endless loop, wherein a first end of the rope is connected to a first end of the target sled and a second end of the rope is connected to a second end of the target sled; a sensor configured to detect a location of the sled; a motor configured to control rotation of the drive wheel bi-directionally, wherein the rope is provided on the drive wheel so as to move by rotation of the drive wheel; a user input unit located remotely from the capstan winch assembly and the target sled; and a processor including a memory programmed to control rotation of the drive wheel, thereby controlling movement of the target sled.

A system for moving a practice target includes a capstan winch assembly including a drive wheel; a target sled; a rope that connects the target sled to the drive wheel in an endless loop, wherein a first end of the rope is connected to a first end of the target sled and a second end of the rope is connected to a second end of the target sled; a sensor configured to detect a location of the sled; a motor configured to control rotation of the drive wheel bi-directionally, wherein the rope is provided on the drive wheel so as to move by rotation of the drive wheel; a user input unit located remotely from the capstan winch assembly and the target sled; and a processor including a memory programmed to control rotation of the drive wheel, thereby controlling movement of the target sled.

A target stand is described that may comprise a frame; first and second rails; and a trolley. The frame may support the first and second rails. The trolley may comprise a base, a first wheel assembly coupled to the base and in contact with the first rail, and a second wheel assembly coupled to the base and in contact with the second rail, wherein the trolley is movable between respective lower ends of the first and second rails and respective upper ends of the first and second rails via the first and second wheel assemblies contacting the first and second rails. The base of the trolley may comprise a proximal portion and a cantilevered portion extending away from the proximal portion to a free end, wherein the first and second wheel assemblies are coupled to the proximal portion and the cantilevered portion extends over the first and second rails.