To keep your backyard range safe, build a sturdy backstop behind your targets to ensure that your arrows won’t fly past the designated area. You don’t have to worry about casualties or injuries whenever you miss your targets because the backstop will catch your arrows. Without backstops, your missed arrows will hit your wall, fence, or other solid surfaces behind your target, and the arrows will break as soon as they hit the hard surface. Because of this, backstops are typically made of thick and spongey material to absorb the arrow’s shock upon impact. You can use hay bales as your backstop if you want to go full DIY on your backyard range. You can also add a rubber mat in the combination to make it sturdier. If you are doing target practice and have high chances of missing your targets, it’s better to ensure that your targets are sturdy, so they won’t move or fall. You can print out your targets, paste them on stacked cardboard or foam flooring, and then prop them up on a wooden stand. However, you can buy targets online if you prefer a ready-made one. Do your research beforehand and check buyers’ reviews to ensure the target is sturdy. Another way to ensure that your backyard range is safe is to keep it neat. Make sure that you won’t have any distractions in your way when you shoot your bows. Also, before shooting, ensure that the coast is clear and that no one will suddenly run in the travel path of your arrow and get injured.