Collapsible Target Bag

Abstract

A bag target and a method of manufacturing the bag target configured to substantively decrease in size for storage, shipment and/or display. The bag target is further configured to absorb and dissipate essentially all of the kinetic energy of a high energy projectile such as an arrow or a crossbow bolt.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bag target, comprising a sealed filler bag comprising a filler disposed therewithin, wherein the bag target dissipates essentially all of the kinetic energy of a projectile penetrating the filler bag. 
     
     
         2 . The bag target of  claim 1 , wherein evacuating at least some air from the filler substantively decreases a space occupied by the filler. 
     
     
         3 . The bag target of  claim 2 , wherein the filler is one or more of a compressible material, a high air content compressible material, a low density foam, and vinyl coated fiberglass strands. 
     
     
         4 . The bag target of  claim 1 , wherein evacuating at least some air from the filler bag substantively decreases a space occupied by the bag target. 
     
     
         5 . The bag target of  claim 4 , wherein the bag target is restored to approximately its original size when air is permitted to enter the filler bag. 
     
     
         6 . The bag target of  claim 1 , comprising an impermeable bag, wherein the impermeable bag is hermetically sealed after substantively decreasing a space occupied by the filler bag. 
     
     
         7 . The bag target of  claim 1 , wherein
 the filler bag is made of a breathable material; and   at least the outer layer of the filler bag is made of a compliant material.   
     
     
         8 . A bag target, comprising a hermetically sealed impermeable bag comprising a filler disposed therewithin, wherein the bag target dissipates essentially all of the kinetic energy of a projectile penetrating the hermetically sealed impermeable bag.