Layered target assembly and method of construction thereof

Abstract

A layered target assembly is disclosed for improved shooting practice which provides for a first planar layer, a second planar layer, and a third planar layer. The first planar layer preferably consists of a paper material to provide a relatively rigid support for the second planar layer and the third planar layer. The second planar layer preferably consists of a reflective sheet of metallic foil. The third planar layer covers the second planar layer and is translucent such that light easily passes therethrough for reflection from the second planar layer. The third planar layer is highlighted by the reflected light so that a laser dot is visible on the layered target assembly of the present invention even during bright ambient light conditions. The first planar layer, second planar layer, and third planar layer each have respective planar surfaces that are approximately equal in size. Means may be provided for filtering light within the layered target assembly, such as use of a tinted metallic foil for the second planar layer or use of a fourth planar layer that forms a color filter, to thereby reflect light of a specific color. The color filter or tint of the metallic foil may be the same color as the laser beam to reinforce the color of the laser beam so as to make the laser dot so produced on the layered target assembly easier to see.

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