Bullet Impact Locator

Abstract

It is impossible to score the shots without target markings on metal targets. If target markings were on metal targets the markings would get destroyed with bullet strikes. Stickers with markings are used to see the score on metal targets. Placing stickers on metal targets are difficult to align. Stickers are expensive and get destroyed with bullets. The reusable Bullet Impact Locator is a tool used by marksmen. The Locator is a transparent plate with target markings. Aligning means on the Locator aligns the markings to the target. With bullet imprints on the target, place Locator in front contacting the target. The Locator positions the markings where metal targets should have markings. View through Locator to score the shots. After the score is determined, spray paint the target. Paint remains wet between each string of shots. A plurality of spacers prevents markings on Locator from getting stained with wet paint.

Claims

1. A bullet impact locator is a tool comprising of a transparent predetermined plate with a predetermined target markings inscribed on either side of said transparent predetermined plate, said predetermined target markings is of the kind targets would normally have and an aligning means located on said transparent predetermined plate that during usage are placed at a dedicated location on an unmarked metal target to align said predetermined target markings at specified locations on said unmarked metal target where said unmarked metal target would normally have markings and the transparency of said transparent predetermined plate allows a user to view the location of a plurality of bullet imprints on said unmarked metal target to determine the accuracy of said plurality of bullet imprints that were left after shooting on said unmarked metal target.

2. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 1 further including said aligning means as a pair of dots that are inscribed on either side of said transparent predetermined plate and said pair of dots are used to align said bullet impact locator to said unmarked metal target.

3. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 1 further including said aligning means as an outline mark the same size and shape as a partial outline of said unmarked metal target, said outline mark is used as said aligning means for visually aligning said transparent predetermined plate to said partial outline of said unmarked metal target.

4. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 1 wherein areas of said transparent predetermined plate can be removed to prevent interference with a hanging means of said unmarked metal target.

5. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 1 wherein said predetermined target markings are an oval markings the same as the oval markings of standard substrate targets.

6. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 1 further including a spacer of at least one, located and attached on a transparent plate aft of said transparent predetermined plate said spacer facing a metal target front of said unmarked metal target to prevent said transparent plate aft from coming in contact with the wet paint that is always sprayed prior to the impact of said plurality of bullet imprints on said unmarked metal target.

7. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 1 further including said aligning means as an aligning left member and an aligning right member located on said transparent plate aft of said transparent predetermined plate and during usage, said aligning left member and said aligning right member are facing said metal target front of said unmarked metal target and when said aligning left member and said aligning right member are in contact with said dedicated location of said unmarked metal target it limits the motion of said bullet impact locator and aligns said predetermined target markings at specified locations on said unmarked metal target where said unmarked metal target would normally have markings thus allowing said user to have position repeatability on two orthogonal axis thus increasing the accuracy of analyzing said plurality of bullet imprints that were previously made on said unmarked metal target.

8. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 7 further including an aligning lower member attached on said transparent plate aft facing said metal target front and to one side of said predetermined target markings and during usage limiting the lateral inward motion of said bullet impact locator in relation to said unmarked metal target when said aligning lower member is making contact with a lower contact on said unmarked metal target, allowing said user to have position repeatability on three orthogonal axis thus increasing the accuracy of analyzing said plurality of bullet imprints that were previously made on said unmarked metal target.

9. A bullet impact locator is a tool comprising of a transparent predetermined plate with a predetermined target markings inscribed on either side of said transparent predetermined plate with said predetermined target markings of the kind targets would normally have and an aligning left member and an aligning right member, located on the transparent plate aft of said transparent predetermined plate and when a user is analyzing a plurality of bullet imprints previously left on an unmarked metal circular arc target said aligning left member and said aligning right member are facing the metal target front of said unmarked metal circular arc target and said aligning left member and said aligning right member are limiting the motion of said bullet impact locator in relation to said unmarked metal circular arc target when said aligning left member and said aligning right member are in contact with a rim of said unmarked metal circular arc target making said predetermined target markings concentric to a center of arc of said unmarked metal circular arc target and the transparency of said transparent predetermined plate allows said user to see through said transparent predetermined plate the location of said plurality bullet imprints on said unmarked metal circular arc target to help determine the accuracy of said plurality bullet imprints.

10. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 9 wherein a circular markings are said predetermined target markings and during usage said circular markings are concentric to the center of arc of said unmarked metal circular arc target.

11. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 9 wherein areas of said transparent predetermined plate can be removed to prevent interference with a hanging means of said unmarked metal circular arc target.

12. The bullet impact locator as described in claim 9 further including a spacer of at least one, located and attached on said transparent plate aft of said transparent predetermined plate said spacer facing said metal target front of said unmarked metal circular arc target to prevent said transparent plate aft from coming in contact with the wet paint which was sprayed prior to the impact of said plurality of bullet imprints on said unmarked metal circular arc target.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In the drawings:

[0030] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the Bullet Impact Locator with a Pair of Dots used for aligning the Locator to an Unmarked Metal Target.

[0031] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the Bullet impact Locator with an Outline Mark for aligning the Locator to an Unmarked Metal Target.

[0032] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the Bullet Impact Locator with a pair of aligning members for aligning the Locator to an Unmarked Metal Target.

[0033] FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of the Locator with additional aligning member to obtain better repeatability during usage.

[0034] FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG. 4 showing the additional aligning member.

[0035] FIG. 6 is an Exploded view of the Locator used on an Unmarked Circular Arc Metal Target.

[0036] FIG. 7 is a side view of FIG. 6 showing the Spacer on the Locator.

[0037] FIG. 8 presents removal in areas of the transparent plate to prevent shackle interference.

[0038] FIG. 9 presents an example of installing on a target a Locator that has areas removed to prevent interference with the shackles.

[0039] FIG. 10 is a side view of FIG. 6 demonstrating another method of creating a Spacer.

[0040] FIG. 11 is a cut view of FIG. 10.

TABLE-US-00002 REFERENCE NUMERALS Aligning Aligning Circular Pair of Outline Aligning Greater Arc Dots Mark Member accuracy Targets 1st Time Callout Callout after 1st Callout 101 201 301 401 601 Bullet Impact Locator Locator 102 202 302 402 602 Plurality of Bullet Imprints Imprints 103 203 303 403 Unmarked Metal Target Metal Target 603 Unmarked Metal Circular Arc Target Arc Target 104 204 304 404 604 Transparent Predetermined Plate Plate 105 205 305 405 Predetermined Target Markings Target Markings 605 Predetermined Circular Markings Circular Markings 106 Pair of Dots Dots 206 Outline Mark Mark 317 417 617 Aligning Left Member Left Member 318 418 618 Aligning Right Member Right Member 107 207 307 407 607 Transparent Plate Aft Plate Aft 108 208 308 408 608 Transparent Plate Front Plate Front 109 209 309 409 609 Metal Target Front Target Front 110 310 410 Dedicated Location Location 216 Partial Outline Outline 111 311 411 611 Left Contact 112 312 412 612 Right Contact 113 313 413 613 Left Path 114 314 414 614 Right Path 115 215 315 415 615 Hanging Means Means 319 419 619 Left Attachment 320 420 620 Right Attachment 421 621 Spacer 122 222 322 422 622 Scoring Value Value 423 Aligning Lower Member Lower Member 424 Lower Path 425 Lower Attachment 426 Lower Contact 427 Lateral Inward Motion Inward Motion 428 Right Side 430 Left Side 632 Center of Arc 633 Rim 834 Cutout 635 Diameter 636 Left Distance 637 Right Distance 1038 Hot Element Element

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] Referring now in more detail and by reference characters are the drawings. The drawings illustrate several embodiments of the Bullet Impact Locator. FIG. 1 though FIG. 11 presents drawings of all the embodiments of the Locator. The figures are not to scale, nor are they illustrating any specific shape of a Locator.

[0042] FIG. 1 presents an exploded view of a Bullet Impact Locator 101. Locator 101 is a reusable tool. Locator 101 enables users to analyze a Plurality of Bullet imprints 102 left on an Unmarked Metal Target 103. The Metal Target 103 can be any kind of metal target. The Locator 101 works in conjunction with Metal Target 103. The Locator 101 allows viewing the accuracy of Imprints 102 left on Metal Target 103. Imprints 102 are the imprints previously made on metal targets from a fired weapon. To analyze the shots, the Locator 101 is placed in front and in contact with Metal Target 103. During usage, FIG. 1 presents Locator 101 ready to be placed on Metal Target 103.

[0043] Locator 101 is comprised of a Transparent Predetermined Plate 104 with a Predetermined Target Markings 105 with aligning means. The aligning means aligns Target Markings 105 to a specified location on Metal Target 103. There are many kinds of aligning means that can be used on any Bullet Impact Locator. One means of aligning the Target Markings 105 is with a Pair of Dots 106. Target Markings 105 and Dots 106 are inscribed on either side of Plate 104. Target Markings 105 and Dots 106 are inscribed on a Transparent Plate Aft 107 or on a Transparent Plate Front 108. Plate Aft 107 is the large side of Plate 104 facing a Metal Target Front 109 of Metal Target 103.

[0044] The shape of Target Markings 105 is of the kind targets would normally have. It is desirable having Target Markings 105 the same size and shape of standard substrate targets. During usage, Target Markings 105 must line up on Metal Target 103 in the same position as normal target markings. Any kind of a Scoring Value 122 is possible on Target Markings 105.

[0045] During usage, the Dots 106 are visually aligned to Metal Target 103 at a specified location. In this embodiment, the specified location is a Dedicated Location 110 of Metal Target 103. In FIG. 1 the Location 110 is a Left Contact 111 and a Right Contact 112. Dots 106 take a Left Path 113 when approaching Left Contact 111. The other Dots 106 take a Right Path 114 when approaching Right Contact 112. When Plate Aft 107 is contacting Target Front 109, one of the Dots 106 is on Left Contact 111. When Plate Aft 107 is contacting Target Front 109, the second Dots 106 are on Right Contact 112.

[0046] Plate 104 can be constructed of any shape and size. Metal Target 103 can be any kind of existing metal target. Metal Target 103 can be any kind of prior-art. A Hanging Means 115 are two holes used for hanging Metal Target 103 onto a structure. Shackles and pins normally are attached to cables to hang the target. The hanging shackles may cause interference with Plate Aft 107. On some targets it is impossible to clear Plate Aft 107 from Means 115 attachments. Some areas of Plate 104 can be removed to prevent interference with Means 115 attachments. The shape and kind of Means 115 attachments of Metal Target 103 is irrelevant for Locator 101. There are many kinds of Means 115 attachments on the market. During usage, Plate Aft 107 should not contact Means 115 attachments of Metal Target 103. If Plate Aft 107 contacts Means 115 attachments, Plate Aft 107 and Target Front 109 won't be parallel. Plate Aft 107 and Target Front 109 have to be parallel to each other. A parallax is created when Plate Aft 107 and Target Front 109 are not parallel. The parallax affects the true accuracy of Imprints 102.

[0047] When analyzing Imprints 102, Locator 101 and Metal Target 103 must be a matching set. The transparency of Plate 104 allows the users to see the location of Imprints 102. To analyze Imprints 102, place Plate 104 in front of Metal Target 103 and contact Target Front 109. Manually adjust Plate 104 until Dots 106 are at Location 110. Now view through Plate 104 the exact location of Imprints 102 and obtain Value 122.

[0048] Metal Target 103 normally has large manufacturing tolerances. Due to these tolerances, ample size is given to Dots 106. Unfortunately this diminishes the accuracy of Locator 101. The Locator 101 can be moved within the large envelope of Dots 106 vertically and horizontally. A large tolerance envelope has a disadvantage of not obtaining position repeatability when analyzing the Imprints 102. During scoring it is important to know if Imprints 102 contact the lines of a larger Value 122 of Markings 105. When Imprints 102 contacts a line of a larger score, the score Value 122 would be the larger Value 122. The same rule applies for substrate targets during competition. Locator 101 can be adjusted by moving Dots 106 within Location 110 and either touch or not touch a line of a larger Value 122. Not obtaining position repeatability may cause score disagreements between competitors.

[0049] As described before, Metal Target 103 can be any kind of existing metal target. For this Locator 101 usage, Metal Target 103 is a human silhouette. Dots 106 as shown in FIG. 1 are located in the area of the neck location. Any location of Dots 106 to Plate 104 is acceptable, if it aligns Locator 101 to Metal Target 103. Locator 101 places Target Markings 105 on Metal Target 103 where targets should have markings.

[0050] The best way to describe how the Locator 101 works is as follows. Hypothetically, draw chosen standard target markings on Target Front 109. Make Locator 101 with the same standard Target Markings 105. Hold Locator 101 with both hands and direct Dots 106 rd Location 110. Continue approaching Metal Target 103, bringing Dots 106 closer to Location 110. Allow Dots 106 to align with Left Contact 111 and Right Contact 112. Allow Locator 101 to make contact with Target Front 109. While holding Locator 101, the Markings 105 on Locator 101 will coincide with target markings drawn on Target Front 109. This explanation remains the same regardless of the shape of the markings.

[0051] To make Locator 101, draw Target Markings 105 on Target Front 109 of Metal Target 103 per tournament specification. Draw Target Markings 105 on Plate Front 108 of Plate 104. Place Plate Aft 107 of Plate 104 against Target Front 109 of Metal Target 103. Inscribe the Dots 106 along the Location 110 of Metal Target 103 as desired for alignment location.

Operation

[0052] The Bullet Impact Locator 101 is very simple to use. Procedure No. 1 is used for analyzing the Plurality of Bullet Imprints 102 on the Unmarked Metal Target 103. You can start analyzing the Imprints 102 once all shots are completed on Metal Target 103. This procedure is used with Locator 101 that has Dots 106. This procedure is used when Locator 101 and Metal Target 103 is a matching set.

[0053] Locator 101 is placed against Metal Target 103 to analyze Imprints 102 as follows: [0054] Holding Locator 101 with both hands, direct Dots 106 toward Location 110 of Metal Target 103. [0055] Continue approaching Metal Target 103, bringing Dots 106 closer to Location 110. [0056] Allow Dots 106 to align and cover Left Contact 111 and Right Contact 112. [0057] Allow Locator 101 to make contact with Target Front 109. [0058] Hold Locator 101 manually while analyzing the shots and score as with any target.

First Additional Embodiment

[0059] FIG. 2 presents an exploded view of the first additional embodiment of a Bullet Impact Locator 201. Locator 201 is created to make it easier to analyze a Plurality of Bullet Imprints 202 left on an Unmarked Metal Target 203. FIG. 2 presents the Locator 201 used on the Metal Target 203. The Metal Target 203 can be any kind of metal target. Locator 201 is similar to Locator 101. Locator 201 is a reusable tool. Locator 201 enables users to analyze the Imprints 202 left on the Metal Target 203. The Locator 201 works in conjunction with Metal Target 203. The Locator 201 allows viewing the accuracy of Imprints 202 left on Metal Target 203. Imprints 202 are the imprints previously made on metal targets from a tired weapon. To analyze the shots, the Locator 201 is placed in front and in contact with Metal Target 203. During usage, FIG. 2 presents Locator 201 ready to be placed on Metal Target 203.

[0060] Locator 201 is comprised of a Transparent Predetermined Plate 204 with a Predetermined Target Markings 205 and aligning means. The aligning means aligns Target Markings 205 to a specified location on Metal Target 203. Another means of aligning the Target Markings 205 is by using an Outline Mark 206. Mark 206 can be the shape of a Partial Outline 216 or a complete outline of a Metal Target Front 209.

[0061] Target Markings 205 and Mark 206 are inscribed on either side of Plate 204. Target Markings 205 and Mark 206 are inscribed on a Transparent Plate Aft 207 or on a Transparent Plate Front 208. Plate Aft 207 is the large side of Plate 204 facing Target Front 209 of Metal Target 203. The shape of Target Markings 205 is of the kind targets would normally have. It is desirable having Target Markings 205 the same size and shape of standard substrate targets. Target Markings 205 may have any kind of a Scoring Value 222.

[0062] During usage, Target Markings 205 need to be where Metal Target 203 would normally have the target markings. Target Markings 205 must line up with Metal Target 203 in a position of normal target markings. During usage, Mark 206 is visually aligned to Metal Target 203 at a specified location. In this embodiment, the specified aligning location is a Partial Outline 216 of Metal Target 203. Locator 201 is in place when Mark 206 is contacting, aligning and matching the Outline 216.

[0063] Plate 204 can be constructed of any shape and size. Metal Target 203 can be any kind of existing metal target. Metal Target 203 can be any kind of prior-art. A Hanging Means 215 are two holes used for hanging Metal Target 203 onto a structure.

[0064] Shackles and pins normally are attached to cables to hang the target. The hanging shackles may cause interference with Plate Aft 207. On some targets it is impossible to clear Plate 204 from Means 215 attachments. Some areas of Plate 204 can be removed to prevent interference with Means 215 attachments. The shape and kind of Means 215 of Metal Target 203 is irrelevant for Locator 201. There are many kinds of Means 215 on the market. During usage, Plate Aft 207 should not contact Means 215 of Metal Target 203. If Plate Aft 207 contacts Means 215, Plate Aft 207 and Target Front 209 won't be parallel. Plate Aft 207 and Target Front 209 have to be parallel to each other. A parallax is created when Plate Aft 207 and Target Front 209 are not parallel. The parallax affects the true reading of Imprints 202.

[0065] To analyze Imprints 202, place Plate 204 in front and in contact with Metal Target 203. Manually adjust Plate 204 until Mark 206 is matching the Outline 216. View through Plate 204 the location of Imprints 202 and obtain Value 222.

[0066] Locator 201 and Metal Target 203 are required to be a matching set. Metal Target 203 normally has large manufacturing tolerances. Due to Metal Target 203 tolerances, ample line thickness is given to Mark 206. Unfortunately this diminishes the accuracy of Locator 201. The Locator 201 can be moved within the large envelope of Mark 206 vertically and horizontally. A large tolerance envelope has a disadvantage of not obtaining position repeatability when analyzing the Imprints 202. During scoring it is important to know if Imprints 202 contact the lines of a larger Value 222 of Markings 205. When Imprints 202 contacts a line of a larger score, the score Value 222 would be the larger Value 222. The same rule applies for substrate targets during competition. Locator 201 can be adjusted by moving Mark 206 within Outline 216 and either touch or not touch a line of larger Value 222. Not obtaining position repeatability may cause score disagreements between competitors.

[0067] As described before, Metal Target 203 can be any kind of existing metal target. For his Locator 201 usage, Metal Target 203 is a human silhouette. Mark 206 as shown in FIG. 2 is located in the area of the neck location. Any location of Mark 206 to Plate 204 is acceptable, if it aligns Locator 201 to Metal Target 203. Locator 201 places Target Markings 205 on Metal Target 203 where targets should have markings.

[0068] The best way to describe how the Locator 201 works is as follows. Hypothetically, draw chosen standard markings on Target Front 209. Make a Locator 201 with the same standard Target Markings 205. Hold Locator 201 with both hands and direct Mark 206 toward Outline 216. Continue approaching Metal Target 203 bringing Mark 206 closer to Outline 216. Allow Mark 206 to contact Target Front 209 and cover the Outline 216 with Mark 206. While holding Locator 201, the Markings 205 on Locator 201 will coincide with target markings drawn on Target Front 209. This explanation remains the same regardless of the shape of the markings.

[0069] To make Locator 201, draw a standard target marking on Target Front 209 per tournament specification. Place Plate Aft 207 of Plate 204 against Target Front 209 of Metal Target 203. On Pate Front 208 inscribe Mark 206 by tracing Outline 216 of Metal Target 203.

Operation of First Additional Embodiment

[0070] The Bullet Impact Locator 201 is very simple to use. Procedure No. 2 is used for analyzing the Plurality of Bullet Imprints 202 on the Unmarked Metal Target 203. You can start analyzing the Imprints 202 once all shots are completed on Metal Target 203. This procedure is used with a Locator 201 that has the Outline Mark 206. This procedure is used when Locator 201 and Metal Target 203 is a matching set.

[0071] Locator 201 is placed against Metal Target 203 to analyze Imprints 202 as follows: [0072] Holding Locator 201 with both hands, direct Mark 206 toward the Partial Outline 216 of Metal Target 203. [0073] Continue approaching Metal Target 203 bringing Mark 206 closer to Outline 216. [0074] Allow Locator 201 to make contact with Target Front 209. [0075] Allow Mark 206 to align and cover Outline 216 of Metal Target 203 [0076] Hold Locator 201 manually while analyzing the shots and score as with any target.

Second Additional Embodiment

[0077] FIG. 3 presents an exploded view of the second additional embodiment of a Bullet Impact Locator 301. FIG. 3 presents the Locator 301 used on an Unmarked Metal Target 303. The Metal Target 303 can be any kind of metal target. Locator 301 is similar to Locator 101. Locator 301 is also a reusable tool. Locator 301 enables users to analyze a Plurality of Bullet Imprints 302 left on a Metal Target 303. The Locator 301 works in conjunction with Metal Target 303. Locator 301 and Metal Target 303 are required to be a matching set.

[0078] The Locator 301 allows viewing the accuracy of Imprints 302 left on Metal Target 303. Imprints 302 are the imprints previously made on metal targets from a fired weapon. To analyze the shots, the Locator 301 is placed in front and in contact with Metal Target 303. During usage, FIG. 3 presents Locator 301 ready to be placed on Metal Target 303. The Locator 301 works in conjunction with Metal Target 303.

[0079] To analyze the shots, view the location of Imprints 302 through a Transparent Predetermined Plate 304 to obtain a Scoring Value 322. Plate 304 can be constructed of any shape and size. Metal Target 303 can be any kind of existing metal target. Metal Target 303 can be any kind of prior-art. For this Locator 301 usage, Metal Target 303 is a human silhouette.

[0080] Previous embodiments in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 require ample line width of Dots 106 and Mark 206. This ample line width is required because the Location 110 and Outline 216 is different on same size Locators. This difference is due to machining manufacturing tolerances. Unfortunately this diminishes the accuracy of Locator 101 and Locator 201. The Locator 101 and Locator 201 can be moved within the envelope tolerance vertically and horizontally. A large tolerance envelope has a disadvantage of not obtaining position repeatability when analyzing the Imprints 102 and Imprints 202. Locator 301 improves this issue by using aligning members that physically limits the motion between Locator 301 and Metal Target 303. Not obtaining position repeatability may cause score disagreements between competitors. The previous embodiments are less accurate but are less expensive. The customer will decide according to the price.

[0081] Locator 301 is comprised of a Plate 304 with a Predetermined Target Markings 305 and a pair of aligning members. The pair of aligning members is an Aligning Left Member 317 and an Aligning Right Member 318. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 are installed on a Transparent Plate Aft 307.

[0082] For this example, Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 are placed on the neck area of the human silhouette. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 are located properly for aligning Target Markings 305. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 take a Left Path 313 and a Right Path 314 when approaching Metal Target 303.

[0083] Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 align Target Markings 305 to Metal Target 303. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 limit the downward motion of Locator 301 in relation to Metal Target 303. Limiting this motion places Locator 301 at the same location in the vertical direction every time. This restriction insures vertical repeatability of a Scoring Value 322. These aligning members can also partially limit the lateral motion between Locator 301 and Metal Target 303. This partial limitation will be explained later.

[0084] During usage Plate Aft 307 is pressed against a Metal Target Front 309. This pressing action limits the motion in the primary axis between Locator 301 and Metal Target 303. The primary axis is the perpendicular axis of Locator 301 and is coaxial to the perpendicular axis of Target Front 309. This is the primary axis of the combined Locator 301 and Metal Target 303.

[0085] Locator 301 is then aligned to the secondary axis of Metal Target 303 with Left Member 317 and Right Member 318. The alignment in the secondary axis is obtained when Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 make contact with some coplanar horizontal edge of Metal Target 303. This movement limitation ensures position repeatability in the secondary axis.

[0086] Alignment in the third axis may be obtained when Left Member 317 or Right Member 318 makes contact with some vertical edge of Metal Target 303. This movement limitation gives position repeatability in the third axis. Unfortunately there are two possible lateral directions. Unless competitors agree before the match on the required lateral direction, disagreement may arise among competitors.

[0087] Locator 301 places Target Markings 305 on Metal Target 303 where targets should have markings. The best way to describe how the Locator 301 works is as follows. Hypothetically, draw chosen standard target markings on Target Front 309. Make Locator 301 with the same standard Target Markings 305. Hold Locator 301 with both hands and direct Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 toward Target Front 309. Continue approaching Metal Target 303. Bring Left Member 317 closer to Left Contact 311. Bring Right Member 318 closer to Right Contact 312. Press down Left Member 317 against Left Contact 311. Press down Right Member 318 against Right Contact 312. Press lateral Left Member 317 against the side of Metal Target 303. Target Markings 305 on Locator 301 will coincide with target markings drawn on Target Front 309. This explanation remains the same regardless of the shape of the markings. During this procedure it should be noticed that there will be a small lateral shift differential with the target markings. This small differential location is due to manufacturing tolerances of Locator 301 and Metal Target 303. Pressing lateral Right Member 318 against the side of Metal Target 303 will show a lateral shift of Target Markings 305. This is the reason that different Value 322 can be obtained during the Locator 301 usage. Therefore it is possible not to have position repeatability in the third axis. Unfortunately this diminishes the accuracy of Locator 301. Diminishing the accuracy of Locator 301 has a disadvantage of not obtaining position repeatability in the third axis when analyzing the Imprints 302. During scoring it is important to know if Imprints 302 touch the target line. This embodiment provides better accuracy than the previous embodiments at extra expense to the customer. The user can be instructed to move the locator in the same lateral direction but it may cause disagreements between competitors.

[0088] Target Markings 305 is inscribed on either side of Plate 304. Target Markings 305 is inscribed on a Plate Aft 307 or on a Transparent Plate Front 308. Target Markings 305 may have any kind of Value 322. Plate Aft 307 is the large side of Plate 304 facing Target Front 309 of Metal Target 303. The shape of Target Markings 305 is of the kind targets would normally have. It is desirable having Target Markings 305 the same size and shape of standard substrate targets.

[0089] FIG. 3 presents Locator 301 ready to be used to locate Imprints 302 on Metal Target 303. In FIG. 3 Metal Target 303 shows a Hanging Means 315. Means 315 are two holes used for hanging Metal Target 303 onto a structure. Shackles and pins are used in Means 315 for hanging the target. The shackles may cause interference with Plate Aft 307. Some areas of Plate 304 can be removed to prevent interference with the shackles. The shape and kind of Means 315 of Metal Target 303 is irrelevant for Locator 301. There are many kinds of Means 315 on the market. During usage, Plate 304 needs to stay clear of Means 315. Plate Aft 307 must not come in contact with Means 315 of Metal Target 303. If Plate Aft 307 contacts Means 315, Plate Aft 307 and Target Front 309 won't be parallel.

[0090] To analyze the location of Imprints 302, place Plate 304 in front of Metal Target 303. Plate Aft 307 has to contact Target Front 309. Plate Aft 307 and Target Front 309 have to be parallel to each other. A parallax is created when Plate Aft 307 and Target Front 309 are not parallel. The parallax affects the true accuracy of Imprints 302.

[0091] Left Member 317 is connected to a Left Attachment 319. Right Member 318 is connected to a Right Attachment 320. The method of connection of Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 is insignificant. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 can be pressed into holes in Plate 304. Another method of construction is using internal threaded shafts and screws. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 can have internal threaded shafts. For construction using an internal threaded shaft, two holes are drilled into Plate 304. The holes are at the location of Left Member 317 and Right Member 318. Screws are inserted into the holes. Thread Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 onto the screws. Another method of construction is using shafts with threaded ends screwed into Plate 304. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 can be shafts with threaded ends. The threaded ends can be screwed into threaded holes on Plate 304. Another method of construction is bonding the shaft to Plate 304. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 can be shafts bonded with adhesive to Plate Aft 307. Any joining method of Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 to Plate 304 is acceptable.

[0092] FIG. 3 shows Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 mounted to Plate Aft 307. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 can have other Plate 304 locations. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 can be joined to any edge of Plate 304. Any joint location to Plate 304 is acceptable if it aligns Locator 301 to Metal Target 303.

[0093] All Figures depict Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 of a round shape. However, Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 can have any shape and size. Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 align Target Markings 305 to Metal Target 303. Regardless of shape and size, Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 have to do the job. Target Markings 305 must be in position with any shape of Left Member 317 and Right Member 318.

Operation of Second Additional Embodiment

[0094] The Bullet Impact Locator 301 is very simple to use. Procedure No. 3 is used for analyzing the Plurality of Bullet Imprints 302 on the Unmarked Metal Target 303. You can start analyzing the Plurality of Bullet Imprints 302 once all shots are completed on Metal Target 303. This procedure is used with Locator 301 that has the Aligning Left Member 317 and the Aligning Right Member 318. Locator 301 is used when Locator 301 and Metal Target 303 are matching sets.

[0095] Locator 301 is placed against Metal Target 303 to analyze Imprints 302 as follows: [0096] Holding Locator 301 with both hands direct Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 toward Metal Target Front 309. [0097] Approach Target Front 309 and align Left Member 317 with Left Contact 311 and align Right Member 318 with Right Contact 312. [0098] Press Left Member 317 against Left Contact 311 and press Right Member 318 against Right Contact 312. [0099] Press Locator 301 against Metal Target 303. [0100] Hold Locator 301 manually while analyzing the shots and score as with any target.

Third Additional Embodiments

[0101] FIG. 4 presents an exploded view of a third additional embodiment, a Bullet Impact Locator 401. FIG. 4 presents the Locator 401 used on an Unmarked Metal Target 403. The Metal Target 403 can be any kind of metal target. The Locator 301 from FIG. 3 is modified to create Locator 401 to insure score repeatability.

[0102] The score repeatability is not affected by manufacturing tolerances with Locator 401. This embodiment gives the customer the option of paying extra to insure score repeatability.

[0103] FIG. 4 presents an exploded view of the Locator 401. The Locator 401 works in conjunction with Metal Target 403. Locator 401 is a reusable tool. Locator 401 enables users to analyze a Plurality of Bullet Imprints 402 left on Metal Target 403. Imprints 402 are the imprints previously made on metal targets from a fired weapon.

[0104] In FIG. 3, Left Member 317 and Right Member 318 limit the downward motion of Locator 301 in relation to Metal Target 303. Locator 301 limits the motion in relation to Metal Target 303 in just two axes. Locator 301 has two positions in the third lateral axis. Locator 401 has the capability to limit the third lateral axis in one position only.

[0105] Locator 301 is converted to Locator 401 by adding another aligning means to the Locator 301. This additional aligning means will make contact with an edge of Metal Target 403. This additional aligning means restricts Locator 401 movement in the third orthogonal axis. FIG. 4 shows the addition of an Aligning Lower Member 423 of Locator 401. Three points of contact ensure Locator 401 is always in the same position during usage. The additional Lower Member 423 ensures repeatability reading of Imprints 402. The additional aligning member location will be explained later.

[0106] FIG. 4 presents an Exploded view of a Locator 401. FIG. 4 presents Locator 401 ready to be placed on Metal Target 403. After shots are completed on Metal Target 403, the Locator 401 is used. Locator 401 enables users to accurately analyze Imprints 402 on Metal Target 403. To analyze the shots, the Locator 401 is placed in front and pressed against Metal Target 403. View the location of Imprints 402 through a Transparent Predetermined Plate 404 to obtain a Scoring Value 422.

[0107] Locator 401 is comprised of Plate 404 with a Predetermined Target Markings 405 and three aligning members. The three aligning members are an Aligning Left Member 417, an Aligning Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423. Left Member 417 is the same as Left Member 317 in Locator 301. Right Member 418 is the same as Right Member 318 in Locator 301. The third aligning member is Lower Member 423. The shape of Plate 404 is irrelevant. Plate 404 can have any shape and size. Metal Target 403 can be any kind of existing metal target. Metal Target 403 can be any kind of prior-art.

[0108] The shape of Target Markings 405 is of the kind targets would normally have. It is desirable having Target Markings 405 the same size and shape of standard substrate targets. Target Markings 405 are inscribed on Plate 404. During usage, Target Markings 405 need to be where Metal Target 403 would normally have the target markings. After installation, Target Markings 405 must line up with Metal Target 403 in a position of normal target markings.

[0109] During usage, Locator 401 is placed in front and pressed against Metal Target 403. This limits the motion in the perpendicular first orthogonal axis of a Metal Target Front 409. Left Member 417 is then pressed against a Left Contact 411 and Right Member 418 against a Right Contact 412. Left Contact 411 and Right Contact 412 are located on a Dedicated Location 410 of Plate 404. This limits the motion along the second orthogonal axis. Lower Member 423 is then pressed against a Lower Contact 426. This limits the motion along the third orthogonal axis.

[0110] Lower Member 423 is mounted to a Transparent Plate Aft 407 to one side of Lower Contact 426. Lower Member 423 limits a Lateral Inward Motion 427 of the Locator 401 with respect to Metal Target 403. In FIG. 4, Lower Member 423 is located to a Right Side 428. To align, slide Locator 401 with Inward Motion 427 until Lower Member 423 contacts Lower Contact 426. After Lower Member 423 contacts Lower Contact 426 it places Locator 401 in position. The reverse can be made when locating Lower Member 423 to a Left Side 430. Slide Left Member 417 and Right Member 418 over Left Contact 411 and Right Contact 412. Proceed sliding until Lower Member 423 contacts Lower Contact 426. Different aligning member arrangements can also perform the same function. It is possible to have two aligning members to one side of Metal Target 403. The third aligning member is placed on top or on bottom of Metal Target 403.

[0111] Target Markings 405 can be of any shape that is requested by the users. For this example a oval predetermined Target Markings 405 is used. The Target Markings 405 is the same as the oval markings of human silhouette in substrate targets. Target Markings 405 can be inscribed on either side of Plate 404. Target Markings 405 can be inscribed on Plate Aft 407 or on a Transparent Plate Front 408. Target Markings 405 can have any kind of Value 422.

[0112] During usage Locator 401 takes the following steps. Left Member 417 takes a Left Path 413 and Right Member 418 takes a Right Path 414. Lower Member 423 takes a Lower Path 424 until it contacts with Lower Contact 426. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 contact the edge of Metal Target 403 to align Locator 401.

[0113] FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG. 4. It shows the additional Lower Member 423 with Lower Path 424. In FIG. 4, Left Member 417 is connected at a Left Attachment 419. Right Member 418 is connected at a Right Attachment 420. Lower Member 423 is connected at a Lower Attachment 425. The joining method of Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 is insignificant. There are many options of attaching Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 can be pressed into holes in Plate 404.

[0114] Another method of construction is using internal threaded shafts and screws. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 can have internal threaded shafts. During construction, three holes are drilled into Plate 404 using an internal threaded shaft. The holes are at the location of Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423. Screws are inserted into the holes. Thread Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 onto the screws. Another method of construction is using shafts with threaded ends screwed into Plate 404. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 can have shafts with threaded ends. The threaded ends can be screwed into threaded holes on Plate 404. Another method of construction is bonding the shaft to Plate 404. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 can be shafts bonded with adhesive to Plate Aft 407. Any joining method of Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 to Plate 404 is acceptable.

[0115] FIG. 4 shows Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 mounted to Plate Aft 407. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 can have other Plate 404 locations. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 can be joined to any edge of Plate 404. Any joint location to Plate 404 is acceptable if it aligns Locator 401 to Metal Target 403.

[0116] All Figures depict Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 of a round shape. However, Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 can have any shape and size. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 align Target Markings 405 to Metal Target 403. Regardless of shape and size, Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 have to do the job. Target Markings 405 must be in position with any shape of Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423.

[0117] A Hanging Means 415 are two holes used for hanging Metal Target 403 onto a structure. Shackles and pins are used on Means 415 for hanging the target. The shackles may cause interference with Plate Aft 407. Some areas of Plate 404 can be removed to prevent interference with the shackles. The shape and kind of Means 415 of Metal Target 403 is irrelevant for Locator 401. There are many kinds of Means 415 on the market. During usage, Plate 404 needs to stay clear of Means 415. Plate Aft 407 must not come in contact with Means 415 of Metal Target 403. If Plate Aft 407 contacts Means 415, Plate Aft 407 and Target Front 409 won't be parallel. A parallax is created when Plate Aft 407 and Target Front 409 are not parallel. The parallax affects the true accuracy of Imprints 402.

[0118] To analyze the location of Imprints 402, place Plate 404 in front of Metal Target 403. Plate Aft 407 have to be pressed against Target Front 409. Plate Aft 407 and Target Front 409 have to be parallel to each other.

[0119] Locator 401 places Target Markings 405 on Metal Target 403 where targets should have markings. The best way to describe how the Locator 401 works is as follows.

[0120] Hypothetically, draw chosen standard target markings on Target Front 409. Make a Locator 401 with a standard Target Markings 405. Hold Locator 401 with both hands and direct Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 toward Target Front 409. Approach Target Front 409 and align Left Member 417 with Left Contact 411 and Right Member 418 with Right Contact 412. Then align Lower Member 423 with Lower Contact 426. Press Left Member 417 against Left Contact 411, press Right Member 418 against Right Contact 412. Then press Lower Member 423 against Lower Contact 426. Press Locator 401 against Target Front 409. While holding Locator 401 manually, Markings 405 on Locator 401 will coincide with target markings drawn on Target Front 409. This explanation remains the same regardless of the shape of the markings.

[0121] For construction, place Target Markings 405 on Plate 404 at the proper location. The procedure is as follows. Obtain a Metal Target 403 to be used for a pattern. Decide what kind of markings is to be placed on the Metal Target 403. For this example the standard silhouette Target Markings 405 is used. Draw the standard Target Markings 405 at the desired location on Metal Target 403. Inscribe the same silhouette Target Markings 405 on Plate Front 408 of Plate 404. Place Plate Aft 407 against Target Front 409. Adjust Plate 404 until Target Markings 405 on Plate 404 matches up with markings on Metal Target 403. Now place Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 on Plate 404 making contact with Metal Target 403. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 are now located strategically on Plate 404. Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 must contact the edge of Plate 404. Method of joining Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 is optional.

[0122] During metal target shooting, Metal Target 403 is spray painted after a predetermined string of shots. This is customary to help marksmen find the locations of future bullet imprints. Usually not enough time is allowed for the paint to dry. A Spacer 421 is placed on Plate Aft 407. Spacer 421 prevents Plate Aft 407 from coming into contact with wet paint on Target Front 409. A stained Plate Aft 407 would make it impossible to see the Imprints 402 though the Plate 404. FIG. 4 shows that Locator 401 has at least one Spacer 421 on Plate Aft 407. FIG. 5 shows a side view of FIG. 4 showing at least one Spacer 421 at Plate Aft 407. FIG. 4 presents at least one Spacer 421 facing Metal Target 403. Spacer 421 can be at any location and of any shape and size. Spacer 421 can be a predetermined raised shape surrounding the 405 Target Markings. Spacer 421 separates Plate Aft 407 from Target Front 409 creating a viewing parallax when viewing. To obtain the proper reading, view the target perpendicularly to Plate Front 408. Users not looking at Locator 401 perpendicularly to Plate 404 are getting incorrect readings.

[0123] Target Markings 405 can be inscribed on either side of Plate 404. Target Markings 405 can be inscribed on Plate Aft 407 or on Plate Front 408. During fabrication, keep Spacer 421 away from the lines of Target Markings 405. Viewing accuracy of Imprints 402 may be impaired if Spacer 421 are located on the lines of Target Markings 405.

[0124] Value 422 is inscribed on Plate 404 for reference. Value 422 is inscribed on Plate 404 in a straight vertical line. Value 422 is inscribed on Target Markings 405, the same as standard targets. Value 422 represents the score value of the shots.

Operation of Third Additional Embodiments

[0125] The Bullet Impact Locator 401 is very simple to use. Procedure No. 4 is used for analyzing a Plurality of Bullet imprints 402 on Unmarked Metal Target 403. Locator 401 and Metal Target 403 are matching sets. You can start analyzing the Imprints 402 once all shots are completed on Metal Target 403.

[0126] Locator 401 is placed against Metal Target 403 to analyze Imprints 402 as follows: [0127] Holding Locator 401 with both hands direct Left Member 417, Right Member 418 and Lower Member 423 toward Metal Target Front 409. [0128] Approach Target Front 409 and align Left Member 417 with Left Contact 411, Right Member 418 with Right Contact 412 and Lower Member 423 with Lower Contact 426. [0129] Press Left Member 417 against Left Contact 411. [0130] Press Right Member 418 against Right Contact 412. [0131] Slide Locator 401 inward and press Lower Member 423 against Lower Contact 426. [0132] Press Locator 401 against Target Front 409. [0133] Hold Locator 401 manually while analyzing the shots and score as with any target.

Forth Additional Embodiment

[0134] FIG. 6 presents an exploded view of a forth additional embodiment, a Bullet Impact Locator 601. FIG. 6 presents the Locator 601 used on an Unmarked Metal Circular Arc Target 603. The Arc Target 603 can be any kind of unmarked metal circular arc target. Locator 601 is similar to Locator 301 except it's only used on Arc Target 603. The versatility of embodiment Locator 601 is that it matches the Arc Target 603 radius of any manufacturer. All previous Locator embodiments may require matching targets of specific target manufacturers. Also this kind of target is the most popular. Arc Target 603 can be of any kind of existing metal circular arc target. Arc Target 603 can be like any kind of prior-art metal circular arc targets. Locator 601 is a type of Locator 301 that only fits Arc Target 603.

[0135] The Locator 601 works in conjunction with Arc Target 603. Locator 601 is a reusable tool. Locator 601 enables users to analyze a Plurality of Bullet Imprints 602 left on Arc Target 603. Imprints 602 are the imprints previously made on metal targets from a fired weapon. Arc Target 603 requires having a locator matching the diameter of the target. Presently metal circular arc targets on the market have diameters of 3, 4, 4.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 24 inches. Customers have the option to purchase Locator 601 for different sized targets that they own.

[0136] Locator 601 is comprised of a Transparent Predetermined Plate 604 with a Predetermined Circular Markings 605 and aligning means. The shape of Plate 604 is irrelevant. Plate 604 can have any shape and size. This embodiment has a pair of aligning members used for aligning means.

[0137] The aligning members align Circular Markings 605 to an Arc Target 603. These aligning members physically limit the motion between Locator 601 and Arc Target 603. This motion limitation keeps a Center of Arc 632 concentric with Circular Markings 605.

[0138] Locator 601 can obtain scoring repeatability because the mobility is limited in three orthogonal axes. The motion is limited when the aligning means are making contact with the edge of Arc Target 603. The two aligning means are an Aligning Left Member 617 and an Aligning Right Member 618. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 align Circular Markings 605. Locator 601 places Circular Markings 605 on Arc Target 603 where targets should have markings. The center of Circular Markings 605 must be concentric to the Center of Arc 632. The best way to describe how the Locator 601 works is as follows. Hypothetically, draw chosen standard target markings on a Metal Target Front 609. Make a Locator 601 with standard Circular Markings 605. Hold Locator 601 with both hands. Direct the Left Member 617 and the Right Member 618 toward Target Front 609. Approach Target Front 609. Align Left Member 617 with a Left Contact 611. Align Right Member 618 with a Right Contact 612. Keep Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 above a Rim 633. Allow Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 to rest on Rim 633. Press Locator 601 against Target Front 609. Holding Locator 601 manually, Circular Markings 605 on Locator 601 will coincide with target markings drawn on Target Front 609. This explanation remains the same regardless of the shape of the markings.

[0139] The shape of Circular Markings 605 is of the kind targets would normally have. Circular Markings 605 are inscribed on Plate 604. Circular Markings 605 can be inscribed on either side of Plate 604. Circular Markings 605 can be inscribed on a Transparent Plate Aft 607 or on a Transparent Plate Front 608. During usage, Circular Markings 605 are where Arc Target 603 would normally have target markings. Circular Markings 605 are required to be parallel to Arc Target 603. A Diameter 635 is the diameter of Arc Target 603. The center of Circular Markings 605 must coincide with the Center of Arc 632. This is the difference between Locator 601 and Locator 301. In FIG. 6, Circular Markings 605 is showing the standard bull's-eye markings. Locator 601 is used with any Arc Target 603 of equal arc radius. It is desirable having Circular Markings 605 the same size and shape of standard substrate targets. Circular Markings 605 can have any kind of Scoring Value 622.

[0140] Arc Target 603 can be any kind of existing metal circular arc target. A Hanging Means 615 is used for hanging Arc Target 603 onto a structure. The shape and kind of Means 615 of Arc Target 603 is irrelevant for Locator 601. There are many kinds of Means 615 on Arc Target 603 on the market. FIG. 6 presents only one possible means of Arc Target 603. Some targets have two holes outside of the circular shape next to the Rim 633. The majority of the Arc Target 603 on the market has these two holes in the same location. These two holes are to attach hanging shackles and pins for hanging Arc Target 603. The hanging shackles may cause interference with Plate Aft 607. Some areas of Plate 604 can be removed to prevent interference with hanging shackles. There are many possibilities of removing the areas of Plate 604 to prevent hanging shackle interference. FIG. 8 presents an example of removing areas of Plate 604 to prevent shackle interference. FIG. 8 presents a Cutout 834 at two locations from Plate 604 to prevent shackle interference. The Arc Target 603 in FIG. 8 is the most popular one on the market. Cutout 834 of Plate 604 is one possible removal of material from Plate 604, FIG. 9 presents the usage of Locator 601 with Plate 604 having Cutout 834.

[0141] In order to analyze the shots in FIG. 6, the Locator 601 is placed in front and pressed against Arc Target 603. Plate Aft 607 has to be in contact with Target Front 609 and parallel to each other. A parallax is created when Plate Aft 607 and Target Front 609 are not parallel. The parallax affects the true accuracy of Imprints 602. To analyze the shots, view the location of Imprints 602 through Plate 604.

[0142] During usage, FIG. 6 presents Locator 601 ready to be placed on Arc Target 603. During usage, Plate 604 needs to stay clear of Means 615. Plate Aft 607 can't come in contact with Means 615 of Arc Target 603. If Plate Aft 607 contacts Means 615, Plate Aft 607 and Target Front 609 won't be parallel.

[0143] To score the shots, Plate Aft 607 is placed in front and pressed against Arc Target 603. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 align Locator 601 to Arc Target 603. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 are attached to Plate 604. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 need to be in proper locations for aligning Circular Markings 605. As previously stated, Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 are the aligning members. During usage these aligning members place Circular Markings 605 concentric to Center of Arc 632.

[0144] During scoring, Left Member 617 takes a Left Path 613 when approaching Arc Target 603. During scoring, Right Member 618 takes a Right Path 614 when approaching Arc Target 603. During scoring, Left Member 617 is resting on Left Contact 611 and Right Member 618 is resting on Right Contact 612. During scoring, Left Contact 611 and Right Contact 612 are shown on Rim 633. Circular shape of Arc Target 603 allows Left Contact 611 and Right Contact 612 random radial location on Arc Target 603. Locator 601 can rest with Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 on Rim 633 during usage. However hand support is needed if Left Contact 611 and Right Contact 612 are on the lower rim side. Clocking rotation of Plate 604 is irrelevant because Circular Markings 605 and Arc Target 603 are concentric.

[0145] Left Member 617 is connected at the location of a Left Attachment 619. Right Member 618 is connected at the location of a Right Attachment 620. The joining method of Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 to Plate 604 is insignificant. There are many options of attaching Left Member 617 and Right Member 618. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 can be pressed into holes in Plate 604. Another method of construction is using internal threaded shafts and screws. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 can be an internal threaded shaft. For construction using an internal threaded shaft, two holes are drilled into Plate 604. The holes are drilled on Plate 604 at Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 locations. Screws are inserted into the holes. Thread Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 onto the screws. Another method of construction is using shafts with threaded ends screwed into Plate 604. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 can be shafts with threaded ends. The threaded ends can be screwed into threaded holes on Plate 604. Another method of construction is bonding Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 to Plate Aft 607.

[0146] FIG. 6 shows Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 mounted to Plate Aft 607. However Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 can be attached to any edge of Plate 604. Any joining location to Plate 604 is acceptable, if it aligns Locator 601 to Arc Target 603. All figures depict Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 of a round pin shape. However, Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 can have any shape and size. Regardless of shape and size, Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 have to do the job. To do the job, Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 need contacting Rim 633. When Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 are contacting Rim 633, Circular Markings 605 must be in position.

[0147] In constructing Locator 601, the Circular Markings 605 is inscribed on Plate 604. Calculate a Left Distance 636, which is half the Diameter 635 of Arc Target 603. Calculate a Right Distance 637, which is half the Diameter 635 of Arc Target 603. Therefore, Left Distance 636 and Right Distance 637 are the same distance. From the contact point of Left Member 617 at Left Contact 611 to the center of Circular Markings 605, is Left Distance 636. From the contact point of Right Member 618 at Right Contact 612 to the center of Circular Markings 605, is Right Distance 637. The center of the Circular Markings 605 is in the middle of Diameter 635. Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 need sufficient separation to clear the Means 615 when contacting Rim 633.

[0148] During metal target shooting, Arc Target 603 is spray painted after a predetermined string of shots. This is customary to help marksmen find the locations of future bullet imprints. Usually not enough time is allowed for the paint to dry. A Spacer 621 is placed on Plate Aft 607. Spacer 621 prevents Plate Aft 607 from coming into contact with wet paint on Target Front 609. A stained Plate Aft 607 would make it impossible to see the Imprints 602 though the Plate 604. FIG. 6 shows that Locator 601 has a plurality of Spacer 621 on Plate Aft 607. FIG. 7 presents a side view of FIG. 6 showing a plurality of Spacer 621 at Plate Aft 607. FIG. 7 presents a plurality of Spacer 621 facing Arc Target 603. A plurality of Spacer 621 can be at any location and of any shape and size. Spacer 621 can be a predetermined raised shape surrounding the markings. A plurality of Spacer 621 separates Plate Aft 607 from Target Front 609 creating a viewing parallax when viewing. To obtain the correct reading, view the target perpendicularly to Plate Front 608. Users not looking at Locator 601 perpendicularly to Plate 604 are getting incorrect readings.

[0149] Circular Markings 605 can be inscribed on either side of Plate 604. During fabrication, keep all Spacer 621 away from Circular Markings 605 lines. Viewing accuracy of Imprints 602 may be impaired if Spacer 621 are located on Circular Markings 605 lines. Scoring Value 622 may be inscribed in Circular Markings 605, the same as standard targets. Value 622 represents how accurate the shot is. The shot located closes to the center, shows the greater score value on Value 622.

[0150] Arc Target 603 is not perfectly rounded due to manufacturing tolerances. Because of this, different radial positioning may affect the location of Circular Markings 605. The change in different radial positioning may prevent position repeatability when analyzing the Imprints 602. As previously explained, not obtaining position repeatability may cause score disagreements between competitors. To obtain position repeatability, the vertical column line of Value 622 needs to be vertical during usage. In case of disputes among competitors, a bobble level may be used on the column of Value 622.

Operation of Forth Additional Embodiment

[0151] The Bullet Impact Locator 601 is very simple to use. Procedure No. 5 is used for analyzing Unmarked Metal Circular Arc Target 603. You can start analyzing a Plurality of Bullet Imprints 602 once all shots are completed on Arc Target 603. This procedure is used when Locator 601 and Arc Target 603 have matching radius.

[0152] Locator 601 is placed against Metal Target 603 to analyze Imprints 602 as follows: [0153] Hold Locator 601 with both hands. [0154] Direct Aligning Left Member 617 and Aligning Right Member 618 toward Metal Target Front 609. [0155] Approach Target Front 609. [0156] Align Left Member 617 with Left Contact 611. [0157] Align Right Member 618 with Right Contact 612. [0158] Keep Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 above Rim 633. [0159] Allow Left Member 617 and Right Member 618 to rest on Rim 633. [0160] Press Locator 601 against Target Front 609. [0161] Allow Spacer 621 to make contact with Target Front 609 of Arc Target 603. [0162] Don't press Locator 601 too hard toward Arc Target 603. [0163] Pressing too hard deflects Plate 604 and Transparent Plate Aft 607 may contact Target Front 609. [0164] Wet paint on Target Front 609 may stain Plate Aft 607. [0165] Observe the location of Imprints 602 and score the same as with any target.

Method of Creating some of the Locator's Features

[0166] Following are methods of creating Spacer 421 and Spacer 621. Only Spacer 621 will be explained since the same method applies to Spacer 421. [0167] Spacer 621 can be made individually and bonded to Plate 604. [0168] FIG. 10 is a side view of FIG. 6. FIG. 10 is another method that can create Spacer 621. The method consist of momentarily inserting a Hot Element 1038 onto Plate Aft 607. When Element 1038 melts the plastic it creates a depression on the Plate 604. The material from this depression displaces the melted plastic above Plate Aft 607. This material creates a ridge above Plate Aft 607. The ridges created on Plate 604 are the Spacer 621. The ridges keep the Plate Aft 607 from contacting the Target Front 609. FIG. 11 is a cut view of FIG. 10 showing the effects of partially inserting Element 1038 into plastic. [0169] Plate 604 and Plate 404 can also be made with glass. Plate 604 and Plate 404 can be fabricated with a cast glass method. The mold of the cast glass is made to create Spacer 421 and Spacer 621. [0170] Plate 604 and Plate 404 can also be made with injection molding including all the Locators features.

[0171] Following are methods of creating Target Markings 105, 205, 305 and 405 for Plate 104, 204, 304 and 404. The same method is to create Circular Markings 605 for Plate 604. Only Target Markings 105 will be demonstrated. [0172] Target Markings 105 can be screen printed on Plate 104. [0173] Also, a transparent sticker with Target Markings 105 can be bonded to Plate 104. [0174] Target Markings 105 can also be engraved on Plate 104.

[0175] Any means of creating target markings on Plate 104 is acceptable. FIG. 4 shows only geometrical markings but that is not exclusive. Other Target Markings 105, 205, 305 and 405 can be used. The use of internal organs on the Silhouette is an example. The internal organs can have accuracy values. Those accuracy values can be heart 10, lungs 9, liver 8, etc.

[0176] The same Bullet Impact Locator principle is used for all embodiments. However a different method of construction and operation is needed as it was explained. Locator 101, 201, 301, 401 and 601 works in conjunction with metal targets. Locator 101, 201, 301, 401 and 601 are essentially comprised of the same components. The components are transparent plate, target markings and aligning means. Spacer 421 and Spacer 621 may be included in any of the Bullet Impact Locators. Modifications of Locator 101, 201, 301, 401 and 601 can be made. Construction, arrangement and combination may be made without departing from the device's principle.

Advantages

[0177] From the description above, a number of advantages of the Bullet Impact Locator become evident: [0178] (a) If metal targets have markings, the shots will destroy the markings. [0179] (b) The Locator enables the users to analyze the shots without using stickers presently being used. [0180] (c) Bullet strikes destroy stickers; therefore they need replacing and are expensive. [0181] (d) Stickers are difficult to align to the metal target. [0182] (e) Stickers normally can't be placed in the same location every time. [0183] (f) The Locator can be reused indefinitely. [0184] (g) The Locator aligns the markings accurately on the target every time. [0185] (h) Target scoring disputed among marksmen, is minimized.

Conclusion

[0186] The Bullet Impact Locator enables users to analyze the shots on unmarked metal targets. It is impossible to see the accuracy of shots without target markings on metal targets. If target markings are on metal targets they get destroyed by the shots. Stickers with target markings can be used on metal targets. However, stickers are expensive and they can't be reused. Also stickers are difficult to align to the metal targets. The Locator is reusable unlike the stickers and is simple to use. The Locator can last indefinitely and it is more economical than replacing stickers. Aligning means on the Locator aligns the target markings to the metal target. The Locator positions the target markings where metal targets should have markings.