When it comes to shooting, whether you are at the range or in your backyard, having a good backstop is key. A backstop is simply something that will stop your bullets from going any further. It can be anything from a hill of dirt to a pile of hay bales. In this article, we will discuss how to prepare the area for your backstop.
The first thing you need to do is identify a safe direction to shoot in. This means finding an area where there are no homes, businesses, or people in the line of fire. Once you have found a safe direction, mark off the area with some sort of marker ( flags, tape, etc.). Next, clear away any debris that may be in front of or behind your backstop. This includes things like rocks, sticks, and leaves. You want your backstop to be as clean as possible so that your bullets will not ricochet off of anything and cause injury. Finally, set up your target practice session so that all participants are aware of the boundaries and safety rules.
With these simple steps followed, you can ensure that you have a safe and effective backstop set up for target practice!