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Door Surprise Target

This target was invented for a blind IDPA stage.  I wanted something the shooters had never seen before, and something that would reinforce the proper use of cover.  This target did indeed surprise the shooters.... much to my delight.

These plans are free for non-commercial use and are offered with no warranty or other claims expressed or implied.  Ken Reed, 04/17/2004.

 
The surprise IDPA stage as the shooter first sees it.

The shooter opens the door and sees two simple targets.... no problem.

About 2 seconds later.... surprise!

View from the back showing the mechanism and the activation rope.

Close up of the release mechanism.

Powered by a twisted spring.

  Video of prototype.

An improvement, Corky Martin used spring hinges on his version..

Copyright © 2004 - 2006, Ken Reed