Powder dispersal target impact indication system
A Powder Dispersal Target Impact Indication System (PDS) includes a body configured to contain a powdered substance for dispersing into air external to the body on impact of a target by a firearm projectile. A mounting structure is used to mount the body to the target. A securing cap is configured to retain the powdered substance within the body. A dispersal aperture is configured to disperse the powdered substance.
1. A Powder Dispersal Target Impact Indication System (PDS), comprising:
a body configured to contain a powdered substance for dispensing into the air external to the body following a non-penetrative impact of a plate-type target by a firearm projectile;
a mounting structure coupled to the body and used to mount the body to the target, wherein the body is mounted on an opposite side of the target with respect to a side of the target impacted by the firearm projectile;
a securing cap configured to retain the powdered substance within the body; and
a dispersal aperture configured to disperse the powdered substance.
2. The PDS of claim 1 , wherein the target is made of steel.
3. The PDS of claim 2 , wherein the mounting structure includes at least one of magnets, adhesive strips, hook-and-loop tape, or clips.
4. The PDS of claim 1 , further comprising, dispersing the powdered substance on impact of the target by the firearm projectile.
5. The PDS of claim 1 , wherein the powdered substance includes chalk, mica, or glitter.
6. The PDS of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises supporting ribs.
7. The PDS of claim 1 , further comprising a powdered substance container configured to contain the powdered substance.
8. The PDS of claim 7 , wherein the powdered substance container is configured to be retained within the body.
9. The PDS of claim 1 , wherein the dispersal aperture is configured with one or more holes of adjustable size.
10. The PDS of claim 1 , further comprising a computer and software.
11. The PDS of claim 10 , further comprising one or more sensors integrated with the computer and software.
12. The PDS of claim 11 , further comprising transmitting data obtained from the one or more sensors to a mobile computing device.