Shooting target

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include shooting targets and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes a shooting target. The shooting target can include a target mounting platform, a first spring, a second spring, and a target stand. The target mounting platform can include a front surface and a bottom surface. The target stand can include a first rod, a second rod, a first horizontal projection portion, and a second horizontal projection portion. The target mounting platform can effectively pivot backward with respect to the target stand as the springs flex. In an embodiment, the invention includes a shooting target kit. The shooting target kit can include a target mounting platform, a first spring, a second spring, and a target stand. Other embodiments are also included herein.

The claims are: 
     
         1 . A shooting target comprising:
 a target mounting platform comprising a front surface, and a bottom surface, the bottom surface comprising a first recess having a first inner diameter, and a second recess having a second inner diameter;   a first spring having a top and defining an inner lumen, the top disposed within the first recess;   a second spring having a top and defining an inner lumen, the top disposed within the second recess; and   a target stand comprising
 a first rod having a top portion and a second rod having a top portion, the top portion of the first rod configured to fit within the lumen of the first spring and the top portion of the second rod configured to fit within the lumen of the second spring; 
 a first projection portion contacting the surface of the first rod, wherein the effective diameter of the first rod and the first projection is larger than the inner diameter of the lumen of the first spring, the distance between the first projection portion and the top of the first rod greater than about 1 centimeter; 
 a second projection portion contacting the surface of the second rod, wherein the effective diameter of the second rod and the second projection is larger than the inner diameter of the lumen of the second spring, the distance between the second projection portion and the top of the second rod greater than about 1 centimeter. 
   
     
     
         2 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , further comprising a third projection portion contacting the surface of the first rod, the third projection portion disposed adjacent the opposite end of the first rod from the first projection, wherein the distance between the third projection portion and the bottom of the first rod is different than the distance between the first projection portion and the top of the first rod. 
     
     
         3 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , further comprising a fourth projection portion contacting the surface of the second rod, the fourth projection portion disposed adjacent the opposite end of the second rod from the second projection, wherein the distance between the fourth projection portion and the bottom of the second rod is different than the distance between the second projection portion and the top of the second rod. 
     
     
         4 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , the first spring and second spring each comprising a coil spring. 
     
     
         5 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , wherein the first projection portion is attached to the second projection portion. 
     
     
         6 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , the first projection portion and second projection portion each comprising an annular structure. 
     
     
         7 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , the first projection portion and second projection portion each comprising an adjustable collar. 
     
     
         8 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , the target stand further comprising a third rod having a top portion and a fourth rod having a top portion, the top portion of the third rod configured to fit within the lumen of the first spring and the top portion of the fourth rod configured to fit within the lumen of the second spring; the third rod oriented perpendicularly to the first rod and the fourth rod oriented perpendicularly to the second rod. 
     
     
         9 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , wherein the target mounting platform pivots backward with respect to the first rod and second rods. 
     
     
         10 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , wherein the target mounting platform pivots backward with respect to the first rod and second rods at an angle of about 10 to about 90 degrees. 
     
     
         11 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , the first spring comprising an unsupported segment. 
     
     
         12 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , the second spring comprising an unsupported segment. 
     
     
         13 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , wherein the first horizontal projection portion and the second horizontal projection portion form a crossbar. 
     
     
         14 . The shooting target of  claim 1 , the target mounting platform further comprising a strike view face having a flat surface that is angled with respect to vertical. 
     
     
         15 . The shooting target of  claim 14 , the strike view face comprising a flat surface extending outward from the front surface of the target mounting platform. 
     
     
         16 . The shooting target of  claim 14 , further comprising a lenticular element disposed on the flat surface. 
     
     
         17 . A shooting target comprising:
 a target mounting platform comprising a front surface, and a bottom surface, the bottom surface comprising a first connection stub having a first outer diameter, and a second connection stub having a second outer diameter;   a first spring having a top and defining an inner lumen, the top disposed around the outer diameter of the first projection;   a second spring having a top and defining an inner lumen, the top disposed around the outer diameter of the second projection;   a target stand comprising
 a first rod having a top portion and a second rod having a top portion, the top portion of the first rod configured to fit within the lumen of the first spring and the top portion of the second rod configured to fit within the lumen of the second spring; 
 a first projection portion contacting the surface of the first rod, wherein the effective diameter of the first rod and the first projection is larger than the inner diameter of the lumen of the first spring, the distance between the first projection portion and the top of the first rod greater than about  1  centimeter; 
 a second projection portion contacting the surface of the second rod, wherein the effective diameter of the second rod and the second projection is larger than the inner diameter of the lumen of the second spring, the distance between the second projection portion and the top of the second rod greater than about 1 centimeter. 
   
     
     
         18 . A kit comprising:
 a target mounting platform comprising a front surface, and a bottom surface, the bottom surface comprising a first connection stub having a first outer diameter, and a second connection stub having a second outer diameter;   a first spring having a top and defining an inner lumen, the top disposed around the outer diameter of the first projection;   a second spring having a top and defining an inner lumen, the top disposed around the outer diameter of the second projection;   a target stand comprising   a first rod having a top portion and a second rod having a top portion, the top portion of the first rod configured to fit within the lumen of the first spring and the top portion of the second rod configured to fit within the lumen of the second spring;   a first projection portion contacting the surface of the first rod, wherein the effective diameter of the first rod and the first projection is larger than the inner diameter of the lumen of the first spring, the distance between the first projection portion and the top of the first rod greater than about 1 centimeter;   a second projection portion contacting the surface of the second rod, wherein the effective diameter of the second rod and the second projection is larger than the inner diameter of the lumen of the second spring, the distance between the second projection portion and the top of the second rod greater than about 1 centimeter.