A New type of target (at least to me)

[Badge 531]

Sir,

I was intrigued to see this target, but I can share your apprehension. I like the idea of having a visual of seeing the damage that I may inflict if I have to fire in self defense. However, I think that if someone makes a habit of practicing on a target like this, and they are involved in a self defense shooting, the prosecution and civil liability lawyers could have a field day in court!

IF they found out about it. I think I'd just keep quiet about it.

 

[Joe Hohmann]

No "human" type targets allowed at my gun club. I shoot 25 yard NRA paper bulls-eyes. I count up the points to see if I've improved. Since the "human" targets can't shoot back, I really don't see the point using them.

 

[Badge 531]

Do you know who makes these targets? I haven't been able to find them.

 

[murphydog]

Interesting, but I don't quite see the point either.

Perhaps the next marketing coup would be a reactive paper target - once you hit a vital area it falls off the backing and you can't shoot it any more.

 

[scooter123]

FWIW, I've learned the hard way, many times, that some folks present themselves as something they aren't, and claim experiences they haven't had, to boost their perceived prestige. This gentleman may well be everything that is claimed and more, but then again, it's wise to assess the validity of people's claims before accepting them at face value.

No offense to anyone intended, have just dealt with countless proven posers claiming to have been snipers, Special Forces, SEALS, Prisoners of War, Combat veterans, Combat Wounded, Huey Door Gunners, fake veterans, etc. ad nauseum. Stolen Valor cases are surprisingly common, and not limited to just the military.

I don't think Jim Cirillo, Jelly Bryce, etc. carried guns stashed all over their bodies despite having won MANY gunfights. Extreme behavior or highly-unusual claims are often reasons to raise your BS-detector to High Alert, until claims can be verified. Of course, individual differences DO exist, just don't automatically believe everything you hear!

John

John, you pretty well nailed it. If you were to see this particular salesman your BS detector would be going off louder than a fire engine crossing a busy intersection. He had so much hardware strapped on that I don't think he would be able to run 3 steps without something falling off or out and as for drawing one of those handguns, if he went for one of the ones in a thigh holster he would hit one in the waist holster before getting it free.

 

[Protected One]

I noticed that the gun on the bench was a Browning Hi Power Great shooting gun.

Yes, it's the one I shoot best.

Do you know who makes these targets? I haven't been able to find them.

I will post the makers name when I get home.

 

[Protected One]

Do you know who makes these targets? I haven't been able to find them.

The company that makes it is fatalshottargets.com.
Target number SD002

 

[Wise_A]

Chalk that one right up there with Mossberg's "Zombie" product line.

 

[V0OBWxZS16]

Perhaps the next marketing coup would be a reactive paper target - once you hit a vital area it falls off the backing and you can't shoot it any more.

Already been done: Law Enforcement Targets | Action Target : 3D Target (15 Pack)
Only problem is that the paper clips we used on the balloons would sometimes hang up and prevent the target from falling.

If You want cheap, just save Your old t shirts and staple one over a b 5 or a USPSA target. Teaches center of mass effectively.

I put some thrift store shirts on the above targets one time. The sight of clothing downrange tripped me out every time I went to verify that no one was downrange.

 

[Wise_A]

Already been done: Law Enforcement Targets | Action Target : 3D Target (15 Pack)

That's actually kinda neat. It's politely ambiguous, and I like the idea of a target that or scenario that requires an indeterminate number of hits.

Shame about the price, though. Kinda puts it out of the "reasonable" category for most private citizens' wallets. Although I'm sure a handy individual could fab up something to replicate it for their own use.

 

[Nevada Ed]

Those hi-vis targets are very interesting..........
sort of like the body set up on the deer targets with organs positioned.

I am old fashioned and go for arm pit high and 2" right of center line on my "Man" targets..........

Head shots are an option if the first two don't work.......... but
I hope I never have to go there.

I think every family should be able to have an open casket funeral............ 99% of the time.


Great shooting, by the way.

 

[DevilDog72]

That target is ... interesting, a novelty too costly to use regularly. The "T" shirt thing is kind'a cool, however, we are all taught to shoot center mass and to train 2 to the chest and 1 to the head.... I do not care about their funeral arrangements, they signed their own death warrant. As for the so called "Law".... I will worry about it if/when I survive the engagement. Nothing I say or do now will change the fact I acted in self defense or in the defense of others in the future.
Shoot straight and keep shooting till the threat is over.......period.