Target net

Abstract

The present concept is a target net for receiving and returning a projectile. The target net includes a forward primary hoop defining a primary target opening and a rearward smaller secondary hoop defining a secondary target opening. The primary and secondary hoops are connected with netting forming a front tapered section. The target net also includes a frame for supporting netting and holding upright the hoops in an extended position, with the frame moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The target net is a method of capturing and returning the projectile in a return direction opposite to the direction the target is fired at.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A target net for receiving a projectile, the target net comprising:
 a) a forward primary hoop defining a primary target opening;   b) a rearward smaller secondary hoop defining a secondary target opening; wherein the hoops connected with netting forming a front tapered section;   c) a frame for supporting netting and holding upright the hoops in an extended position, the frame moveable between an extended position and a retracted position;   d) a means for capturing and returning the projectile in a return direction opposite to the direction the target is fired at.   
     
     
         2 . The target claimed in  claim 1  wherein in the extended position the frame includes a forward angled front leg and a rearward angled rear leg for supporting upright the target net. 
     
     
         3 . The target claimed in  claim 2  wherein in the collapsed position the primary hoop, the secondary hoop, the front and rear leg are nested adjacent each other in a flattened orientation for easy transport. 
     
     
         4 . The target claimed in  claim 3  wherein the primary hoop, the secondary hoop the front and rear leg are pivotally mounted relative each other such that they pivot to lie adjacent each other placing the target net in a flattened collapsed position. 
     
     
         5 . The target claimed in  claim 1  further including a front barrier located below the primary hoop when the net is in the extended position capturing projectiles fired just below the primary hoop. 
     
     
         6 . The target claimed in  claim 2  wherein the front leg and rear leg are U shaped tubular members. 
     
     
         7 . The target claimed in  claim 5  wherein the front barrier is a U shaped tubular member. 
     
     
         8 . The target claimed in  claim 1  wherein the primary hoop is a circular hoop made of tubular material. 
     
     
         9 . The target claimed in  claim 1  wherein the secondary hoop is a circular hoop made of tubular material. 
     
     
         10 . The target claimed in  claim 1  wherein the secondary hoop is parallel to and spaced rearward from the primary hoop. 
     
     
         11 . The target claimed in  claim 1  wherein the secondary hoop is concentric with the primary hoop. 
     
     
         12 . The target claimed in  claim 1  wherein the capturing means including netting supported by the primary and secondary hoops and the frame. 
     
     
         13 . The target claimed in  claim 1  wherein the capturing means including a return chute directing the projectile back in a return direction. 
     
     
         14 . The target claimed in  claim 13  wherein the frame further including a top net support which is connected with netting to one end of the return chute, the netting defining a rear tapered section.