Pneumatic steel target system

Abstract

Disclosed is a pneumatically operated steel target system that incorporates a polymer-like mannequin molded to an AR500 abrasive resistant material with a 500 Brinell (460-540) rating, which can be clothed for any event, allowing users to practice on human-like targets as opposed to a target with no features where the user's real-life training would be reduced. The target system has a protective chest plate proportionately angled at approximately 12 degrees from center to deflect bullet fragmentations downward and away from the shooter.

1 . A steel target system comprising:
 a post having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the bottom end is connected to a base and the top end is connected to a target carrier;   a steel target in connection with the target carrier, wherein the target is configured to pivot backwards from an upright position;   a polymer mannequin having a front and back molded around the target; and   a chest plate attached to the front of the post, said chest plate positioned at an angle from about 10 to about 15 degrees from center.   
   
   
       2 . The steel target system of  claim 1  wherein said steel target is comprised of
 a steel plate formed from an AR500 abrasive resistant material with a 500 Brinell, said plate having a top and a bottom edge; and   a steel pipe attached to the bottom edge of the steel plate, said steel pipe formed from A36 standard steel alloy.   
   
   
       3 . The steel target system of  claim 1  wherein the angle is more preferably about 12 degrees from center. 
   
   
       4 . The steel target system of  claim 1  further comprising
 a lifting arm attached to said steel target, said lifting arm configured to lift the mannequin to the upright position.   
   
   
       5 . The steel target system of  claim 4  further comprising a pneumatic piston in connection with the lifting arm and the post. 
   
   
       6 . The steel target system of  claim 5  further comprising at least one shield positioned to protect said pneumatic piston. 
   
   
       7 . The steel target system of  claim 1  wherein the post is comprised of an AR500 abrasive resistant material having a 500 Brinell (460-540) rating. 
   
   
       8 . The steel target system of  claim 1  wherein the base is comprised of at least one A36 standard steel alloy C-shaped channel configured for use with a forklift. 
   
   
       9 . The steel target system of  claim 1  wherein said chest plate is comprised of an AR500 abrasive resistant material with a 500 Brinell rating. 
   
   
       10 . The steel target system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a target adjuster comprised of a steel square tube, a steel bolt and a nut, wherein the target adjuster is located at the top of the post.