Shooting target
Shooting targets are objects in various forms and shapes that are used for darts, target archery, crossbow, pistol, rifle, shotgun and other shooting sports. The center is often called the bullseye. Targets can for instance be made of paper, "self healing" rubber or steel. There are also electronic scoring systems ("electronic targets") that electronically can provide the shooter with precise feedback of the shot placement.
Archery
FITA targets
FITA targets are used in archery shooting competitions within the World Archery Federation. The targets have 10 evenly spaced concentric rings, generally with score values from 1 through 10. In addition there is an inner 10 ring, sometimes called the X ring. This becomes the 10 ring at indoor compound competitions, while outdoors, it serves as a tiebreaker with the archer scoring the most X's winning. The number of hits may also be taken into account as another tiebreaker. In FITA archery, targets are coloured as follows:
- 1 & 2 ring: White
- 3 & 4 ring: Black
- 5 & 6 ring: Blue
- 7 & 8 ring: Red
- 9, 10 & inner 10 (X) ring: Gold
3D archery targets
3D targets are life-size models of game used in field archery.
Popinjays
The Popinjay (from the French papegai, or parrot) is an ancient form of target for crossbow shooting. Originally a bird tethered in a tree, it developed into a complex painted wood target atop a tall wooden pole. The popinjay would form the centrepiece of a major shooting contest and many shooters would try their skill repeatedly against the same target. Scoring was awarded for shooting off various parts of the target.
Clay pigeons
Clay pigeon targets are usually used as flying targets for clay pigeon shooting, formally known as Inanimate Bird Shooting.
Dart
Dart targets are a special form of bullseye targets.
Metallic silhouette
In metallic silhouette shooting only knock down steel targets featuring animals are used.
International Practical Shooting Confederation
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The octogonal IPSC Target (formerly known as the Classic Target) is a cardboard target used in all disciplines within the International Practical Shooting Confederation.
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The full size IPSC Popper (formerly known as the Classic Popper).
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IPSC Mini Popper (formerly known as Classic Mini Popper), a 2/3 scaled down version of the IPSC Popper used to simulate greater distance.
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Pepper Popper, no longer used in IPSC competitions.
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Mini Pepper Popper, no longer used in IPSC competitions.
In matches organized by the International Practical Shooting Confederation, both steel and paper targets are used. Currently the only paper targets used for handgun is the IPSC Target (formerly Classic Target) and the 2/3 scaled down IPSC Mini Target (formerly IPSC Mini Classic Target). Additionally, for rifle and shotgun "A3" and "A4" paper targets and the "Universal Target" is used. For steel targets, standardized knock down targets called "poppers" are used. The two approved designs are the full size "IPSC Popper" (formerly IPSC Classic Popper) and the 2/3 scaled down version "IPSC Mini Popper" (formerly "IPSC Classic Mini Popper"), while the Pepper Popper and Mini Pepper Popper is now obsolete.
International Shooting Sport Federation
Within the International Shooting Sport Federation various bullseye targets are used, with variances depending on disciplines.
Air pistol targets
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An ISSF 10 meter air pistol target.
Air rifle targets
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An ISSF 10 meter air rifle target.
Pistol targets
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An ISSF 25 meter pistol and 50 meter pistol target.
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An ISSF 25 meter rapid fire pistol target.
Rifle targets
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An ISSF 50 meter rifle target.
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An ISSF 300 meter rifle target.
Air rifle field targets
In the outdoor air gun discipline field target metal targets of various shape and forms are used. The metal plates are often shaped to resemble small game animals, although there is currently a move towards simple geometric shapes.