Patent ID: 8622394

Claim:
A free-standing post supported target mechanism, comprising: a target support post having a defined cross-sectional geometry; a baseplate structure having a post opening receiving said support post and having a first orientation permitting movement of said baseplate structure along the length of said support post and a second orientation establishing substantially immoveable gripping relation of said baseplate with said support post, said baseplate defining a rear portion defining said post opening thereof and having a front portion oriented toward a firing position from which bullets are fired toward said free-standing post supported target mechanism; a bullet deflection flange member projecting laterally and upwardly from said baseplate and defining a bullet and bullet component deflector minimizing reflection of bullets and bullet components toward the firing position; a spall plate structure defining a post opening receiving said support post and having a first orientation permitting movement of said spall plate structure along the length of said support post and a second orientation establishing substantially immoveable gripping relation of said spall plate with said support post; a target plate having locking engagement with said baseplate structure and with said spall plate structure; and a locking member establishing locking of said target plate to said baseplate and spall plate.