Target carrier system having advanced functionality

A method for protecting a target carrier from hits to the target carrier, the method comprising:

• selecting a carrier, the carrier having a strike sensor located thereon;
• providing a controller in communication with the carrier and the strike sensor,
• sensing a strike to the target carrier with the strike sensor, and sending a strike signal to the controller;
• the controller generating at least one corrective measure in response to one or more strike signals exceeding a predetermined threshold.

A kit for adapting a target carrier to detect hits to the target carrier, the kit comprising:

• a sensor configured to be connected to a controller of the target carrier,
• computer readable storage medium comprising instructions to be carried out by a processor in communication with the sensor and the target carrier, said instructions comprising:
• the sensor sending a strike signal to the controller when the sensor detects a hit to the target carrier;
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• the processor sending a signal to take at least one corrective measure when the controller receives one or more strike signals exceeding a predetermined threshold.