The price of mannequins, even used, is out of reach for most instructors.
Mannequins require a lot of storage space, are heavy and difficult to handle.
The wire is light-weight and can be purchased at any hardware store or building supply. Use camo face make-up or a camo face mask and cap to add character to the simulation. It's amazing how simple these items can be, yet so very effective in teaching one of the commandments of shooting safety regarding target identification and what lies in front of and beyond. Leon has been at Texas Wildlife Expo the last four years and has trained thousands of individuals, adults and youngsters, all over the nation. He has appeared on ESPN and most of the major magazines.