Multi-target apparatus

A multiple target apparatus for projectiles comprising:

• a. an open-front structure having:
• i. a frame including a plurality of legs connected by a plurality of supports to form an open interior surrounded by a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side wherein said second side is rigidly connected to said first side and said third side is rigidly connected to said second side, and wherein said fourth side comprises an open front;
• ii. a target bar suspended from said frame between said first side and said third side configured to support at least one primary target, said primary target having a front and a back;
• ili. a top, said top being rigidly connected to at least said first side and said third side, wherein said top is configured to support at least one secondary target;
• iv. a rear deflector secured to and positioned between at least said first side and said third side, said rear deflector being positioned at an angle to direct projectiles downward;
• v. a top deflector securely mounted on said top between said at least one secondary target holder and said fourth side, said top deflector being angled to deflect projectiles downward and having sides to provide support;
• b. at least one target unit accessible through said fourth side, said target unit including a shaft having said at least one primary target at a first end and a connector at a second end, said connector rotationally connecting said target unit to said target bar and maintained in position on said target bar by spacers;
• c. at least one secondary target holder securely connected to said top and having sides and open first end and second end, said first end being open to said interior, wherein said secondary target holder is angled to direct said secondary target toward a user;
• d. a frustrum projection securely connected to the back of at least one of said at least one primary targets, said projection dimensioned to enter the open first end of said at least one secondary target holder;
• wherein impact of said primary target by a projectile causes rotation of said shaft to bring said projection in forceable contact with said secondary target within said second target holder, using kinetic energy from impact to launch said secondary target as a moving target;
• and
• wherein said open-front structure is configured to securely withstand impact by a projectile without movement.

A method of shooting stationary and moving targets using a multiple target apparatus for projectiles comprising:

• a. a multiple target apparatus for projectiles comprising:
• b. an open-front structure having:
• i. a frame including a plurality of legs connected by a plurality of supports to form an open interior surrounded by a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side wherein said second side is rigidly connected to said first side and said third side is rigidly connected to said second side, and wherein said fourth side comprises an open front;
• ii. a target bar suspended from said frame between said first side and said third side configured to support at least one primary target, said primary target having a front and a back;
• iii. a top, said top being rigidly connected to at least said first side and said third side, wherein said top is configured to support at least one secondary target;
• iv. a rear deflector secured to and positioned between at least said first side and said third side, said rear deflector being positioned at an angle to direct projectiles downward;
• v. a top deflector securely mounted on said top between said at least one secondary target holder and said fourth side, said top deflector being angled to deflect projectiles downward and having sides to provide support;
• c. at least one target unit accessible through said fourth side, said target unit including a shaft having said at least one primary target at a first end and a connector at a second end, said connector rotationally connecting said target unit to said target bar;
• d. at least one secondary target holder securely connected to said top and having sides and open first end and second end, said first end being open to said interior, wherein said secondary target holder is angled to direct said secondary target toward a user;
• e. a frustrum projection securely connected to the back of at least one of said at least one primary targets, said projection dimensioned to enter contact the open first end of said at least one secondary target holder;
• f. comprising the steps of:
• i. impacting said at least one primary target by a projectile;
• ii. rotating said shaft by impact to said projectile;
• iii. bringing said projection in forceable impact with said at least one secondary target;
• iv. using kinetic energy from impact to launch said secondary target within said second target holder into the air to create a moving target;
• v. impacting said secondary target while in the air.