New member here with a quick question about steel target stands. Does QSC require the stands for steel targets be of the type with a hanger placed on a 2x4 or vertical steel support bar as discussed on the "Target Information" page? Are the type in which steel targets hang from chains attached to a horizontal support bar also allowed?
(I saw in the notes from a couple years ago that dueling trees, Texas Stars, or other gimmick-like target aren't allowed anymore.)
The Marines run tests on every caliber shot on their ranges, which includes simulations of every conceivable scenario to a 1 to 1,000,000 occurrence. Those result in the range safety fans and restrictions for range operations. The Marines have done the same with steel targets, which resulted in the minimum distances for steel targets to prevent injury from ricochet or spalling that includes the range fan.
The guidance applies to the targets, not the stands. So, you can use hangers, stands, etc., for your targets. The important consideration is that the steel hanger/holder has movement so it deflects the spalling, and that the target is not parallel to the ground, which would cause the round to ricochet directly back to the shooter.
Thanks for the detailed explanation.