Patent ID: 6991233
Filing Date: 2006-01-31
Classification: F41J

Abstract:
1. A multiple target self-resetting shooting apparatus comprising: (a) a rectangular frame to not only support the targets as a base but also to provide the back stop for the targets and a front plate to protect the mechanism from missed bullets or other projectiles; (b) multiples of individually operated targets positioned on a common horizontal shaft on the same vertical and horizontal plane by target legs, the targets when struck by a bullet or other projectile will pivot backward and down and will remain down until a reset target is struck by a bullet or other projectile; (c) compression springs and spacers positioned along the horizontal shaft between the targets will hold them in an upright position and compensate for wear; (d) a horizontal back stop common to all targets will hold them in an upright position with the use of extension springs, individual targets each held in an upright vertical position on a common horizontal shaft by the use of said extension springs, the extension springs will immediately attempt to return the target to its original upright position, but is prevented from returning to its original position by a target latch which comes into contact with a horizontal catch bar; (e) said extension springs have one end attached to the back support frame to hold the target in an upright position and serve to return the target, after it is hit by a bullet or other projectile, to its original upright position; (f) said horizontal catch bar is common to all targets and will hold them in the down position, the catch bar is made to pivot freely and is held into position by an adjustable stop and gravity; a reset target when hit by a bullet or other projectile pivots backward and down further loading the extension springs; a bottom portion of the reset target contacts the catch bar rotating the catch bar out of position just enough to free the target latches, the reset target returns to its original vertical upright position by extension springs, the catch bar simultaneously falls back into its original position by gravity; (g) said latch made from one piece of wire so formed and bent onto the individual target legs so as to pass by the catch bar when the target is struck by a bullet or other projectile, the latch once past the catch bar will fall into a position as to come into contact with the catch bar when the extension springs attempt to return the target to its original upright position.