Target system

Abstract

A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system may include a hinge mechanism which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The hinge mechanism may also provide for tool less attachment and removal of the targets from the hinge mechanism.

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         22 . A target mounting system attachable to a blocking plate for allowing tool-less change of a target, the target mounting system including a pair of hinge mounts spaced a distance apart from each other, the pair of hinge mounts having an opening for receiving a hinge pin, the hinge pin having a hinge pin opening extending therethrough sized to receive at least a portion of a target. 
     
     
         23 . The target mounting system of  claim 22 , further including a target removably attached to the hinge mechanism through the hinge pin opening. 
     
     
         24 . The target mounting system of  claim 23 , wherein the target has at least one retaining tab, the retaining tab being shaped to prevent the target from passing completely through the hinge pin opening. 
     
     
         25 . The target mounting system of  claim 22 , wherein the opening for receiving the hinge pin includes a shaped opening, and wherein the shaped opening engages the hinge pin in a manner that allows limited rotational movement of a target. 
     
     
         26 . The target mounting system of  claim 25 , wherein the shaped opening limits rotational movement of a target between about 80 degrees and 100 degrees. 
     
     
         27 . The target mounting system of  claim 23 , wherein the target has a maximum width, and wherein the distance between the hinge mounts is substantially the same as the maximum width of the target. 
     
     
         28 . The target mounting system of  claim 23 , wherein the target limits movement of the hinge pin when the at least a portion of the target is disposed in the hinge pin opening to thereby hold the hinge pin in the hinge mounts. 
     
     
         29 . A kit for adapting a target mount, the kit including:
 a pair of hinge mounts attachable to a blocking plate, the hinge mounts having an opening to receive a hinge pin;   the hinge pin having a hinge pin opening extending therethrough to receive at least a portion of a target without the use of tools.   
     
     
         30 . The kit of  claim 29 , wherein the opening to receive a hinge pin includes a shaped opening, and wherein the shaped opening engages the hinge pin in a manner that allows limited rotational movement of a target. 
     
     
         31 . The kit of  claim 30 , wherein the shaped opening limits rotational movement of a target between about 80 degrees and 100 degrees. 
     
     
         32 . The kit of  claim 29 , wherein the kit further includes at least one target, the at least one target including a retaining tab. 
     
     
         33 . The kit of  claim 32 , wherein the at least one target includes a first target and a second target, and wherein the first target is visually distinguishable from the second target. 
     
     
         34 . The kit of  claim 32 , wherein the at least one target includes a first target and a second target, and wherein the first target has a mass that is greater than the second target.