SHOOTING TARGET SYSTEMS AND BLANKS THEREFOR

Abstract

In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a shooting target mounting system, comprising a mounting tab. In certain embodiments, the mounting tab can include a flat portion configured to be attached to a substrate. In certain embodiments, the mounting tab can include a support shelf configured to support a reactive target. The support shelf can be attached to the flat portion at a shelf fold line and can be configured to bend about the shelf fold line.

Description

FIELD

This disclosure relates to shooting target systems and blanks therefor.

BACKGROUND

Conventional methods and systems have generally been considered satisfactory for their intended purpose. However, there is still a need in the art for improvements. This disclosure provides a solution for this need.

SUMMARY

In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a shooting target mounting system can include a mounting tab. In certain embodiments, the mounting tab can include a flat portion configured to be attached to a substrate. In certain embodiments, the mounting tab can include a support shelf configured to support a reactive target (e.g., a reactive object, destructible target, or clay pigeon). The support shelf can be attached to the flat portion at a shelf fold line (e.g., integrally or otherwise) and can be configured to bend about the shelf fold line.

In certain embodiments, the flat portion can be configured to be attached to the substrate via one or more staples. In certain embodiments, the shooting target mounting system can include an adhesive (e.g., disposed on the flat portion) which can be configured to adhere the mounting tab to the substrate. In certain embodiments, the adhesive can be disposed on to the flat portion. In certain embodiments, the flat portion can be attached to the substrate via only one or more staples or an adhesive.

In certain embodiments, the mounting tab can include a security flap. In certain embodiments, the security flap can be attached (e.g., integrally) to the flat portion. In certain embodiments, the security flap can be configured to apply pressure to the reactive target (e.g., by bending around the reactive target and applying a restorative force due to the bending). In certain embodiments, the mounting tab can be one or more of thin, flexible, and/or made of a penetrable material. The mounting tab can be made of a material that can be penetrable by a staple.

In certain embodiments, the mounting tab can include an alignment portion (e.g., an index point). The alignment portion can be attached (e.g., integrally or otherwise) to the flat portion. The alignment portion can be configured to illustrate where a center point of the reactive target is on the substrate and/or mounting tab.

In certain embodiments, the support shelf comprises one or more (e.g., a plurality as shown) of flexible wings. The plurality of flexible wings can be configured to flex when supporting the reactive target (e.g., upon contact between the support shelf and the reactive target). In certain embodiments, the plurality of flexible wings and/or support shelf can be configured to conform to an interior shape of the reactive target (e.g., a circular shape, e.g., in the case of a clay pigeon) when engaged with the reactive target (e.g., the support shelf can conform to an interior shape of the reactive target when contacting and/or supporting the reactive target). In certain embodiments, the support shelf can be formed to be the same shape as an interior shape of the reactive target.

In certain embodiments, the security flap can be attached to the reactive target via an adhesive. In certain embodiments, the flat portion can be configured to be affixed to the substrate without drilling a hole in the substrate and/or without a shrapnel risk due to the affixing of the reactive target.

In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a blank (e.g., a flat sheet or object forming a mounting tab prior to use) can include a flat portion. In certain embodiments, the blank can include one or more shelf cut lines (e.g., one or more cut lines and/or perforations configured to be torn). The one or more shelf cut lines can be disposed in the flat portion. In certain embodiments, the one or more shelf cut lines can be configured to define a support shelf (e.g., which can be folded out and support a reactive object as disclosed herein). In certain embodiments, the one or more shelf cut lines can include a first cut line defining a length of the support shelf, and/or a second cut line and/or a third cut line defining a width of the support shelf.

In certain embodiments, the blank can include a shelf fold line (e.g., a perforation, compressed line, or other suitable fold type defined adjacent the one or more cut lines). The shelf fold line can be disposed between the flat portion and the support shelf. In certain embodiments, the support shelf can include one or more (e.g., a plurality) of flexible wings defined by the one or more shelf cut lines (e.g., defined by the first shelf cut line, the second shelf cut line, and the fourth shelf cut line on a first side, and the first shelf cut line, the third shelf cut line, and the fifth shelf cut line on a second side e.g., as shown). The plurality of flexible wings can be configured to flex upon contact between the support shelf and the reactive target (e.g., to confirm to the surface shape of the reactive target contacting the shelf).

In certain embodiments, the one or more cut lines can include a securement cut line and/or an extended second cut line. The securement cut line can be configured to at least partially define a security flap. In certain embodiments, the second cut line, the second extended cut line, and the securement cut line can define a security flap. In certain embodiments, the second extended cut line and the second cut line can form a single cut line and/or are continuous and/or colinear. The security flap can be configured to apply pressure to a reactive target in contact with the support shelf.

In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a reactive target mounting tab can include a body configured to adhere or attach to a target substrate. In certain embodiments, the reactive target mounting tab can include a plurality of flexible components which can be configured to secure a reactive target to the mounting tab to retain the reactive target to the target substrate.

These and other features of the embodiments of the subject disclosure will become more readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

So that those skilled in the art to which the subject disclosure appertains will readily understand how to make and use the devices and methods of the subject disclosure without undue experimentation, embodiments thereof will be described in detail herein below with reference to certain figures, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a shooting target mounting system in accordance with this disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment in accordance with this disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment in accordance with this disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a top view of an embodiment in accordance with this disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a side view of an embodiment in accordance with this disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a side view of an embodiment in accordance with this disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of an embodiment in accordance with this disclosure, shown in use with the omission of the target or substrate entirely to show the mounting method.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference will now be made to the drawings wherein like reference numerals identify similar structural features or aspects of the subject disclosure. For purposes of explanation and illustration, and not limitation, an illustrative view of an embodiment of a shooting target mount in accordance with the disclosure is shown in FIG. 1 and is designated generally by reference character 100. Other views, embodiments, and/or aspects of this disclosure are illustrated in FIGS. 2-7. Certain embodiments described herein can be used to mount a reactive target to a surface.

Referring to FIGS. 1-7, in accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a shooting target mounting system can include a mounting tab 10. In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can include a flat portion 120 configured to be attached to a substrate 17. In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can include a support shelf 11 configured to support a reactive target 18 (e.g., a reactive object, destructible target, or clay pigeon). The support shelf 11 can be attached to the flat portion 120 at a shelf fold line 15 (e.g., integrally or otherwise) and can be configured to bend about the shelf fold line 15.

In certain embodiments, the flat portion 120 can be configured to be attached to the substrate 17 via one or more staples. In certain embodiments, the shooting target mounting system can include an adhesive 126 (e.g., disposed on the flat portion 120) which can be configured to adhere the mounting tab 10 to the substrate 17. In certain embodiments, the adhesive 126 can be disposed on to the flat portion 120. In certain embodiments, the flat portion 120 can be attached to the substrate 17 via only one or more staples or an adhesive 126.

In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can include a security flap 12. In certain embodiments, the security flap 12 can be attached (e.g., integrally) to the flat portion 120. In certain embodiments, the security flap 120 can be configured to apply pressure to the reactive target 18 (e.g., by bending around the reactive target 18 and applying a restorative force due to the bending). In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can be one or more of thin, flexible, and/or made of a penetrable material. The mounting tab 10 can be made of a material that can be penetrable by a staple.

In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can include an alignment portion 16 (e.g., an index point). The alignment portion 16 can be attached (e.g., integrally or otherwise) to the flat portion 120. The alignment portion 16 can be configured to illustrate where a center point of the reactive target 18 is on the substrate 17 and/or mounting tab 10.

In certain embodiments, the support shelf 11 comprises one or more (e.g., a plurality as shown) of flexible wings 125a, 125b. The plurality of flexible wings 125a, 125b can be configured to flex when supporting the reactive target 18 (e.g., upon contact between the support shelf 11 and the reactive target 18). In certain embodiments, the plurality of flexible wings 125a, 125b and/or support shelf 11 can be configured to conform to an interior shape of the reactive target 18 (e.g., a circular shape, e.g., in the case of a clay pigeon) when engaged with the reactive target 18 (e.g., the support shelf 11 can conform to an interior shape of the reactive target 18 when contacting and/or supporting the reactive target 18). In certain embodiments, the support shelf 11 can be formed to be the same shape as an interior shape of the reactive target 18.

In certain embodiments, the security flap 12 can be attached to the reactive target 18 via an adhesive 126. In certain embodiments, the flat portion 120 can be configured to be affixed to the substrate 17 without drilling a hole in the substrate 17 and/or without a shrapnel risk due to the affixing of the reactive target.

In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a blank (e.g., a flat sheet or object forming a mounting tab 10 prior to use, e.g., as shown in FIG. 2) can include a flat portion 120. In certain embodiments, the blank can include one or more shelf cut lines 122a, 122b, 122c, 122d, 122e (e.g., one or more cut lines and/or perforations configured to be torn). The one or more shelf cut lines 122a, b, c, d, e can be disposed in the flat portion 120. In certain embodiments, the one or more shelf cut lines 122a, b, c, d, e can be configured to define a support shelf 11 (e.g., which can be folded out and support a reactive object as disclosed herein). In certain embodiments, the one or more shelf cut lines 122a, b, c, d, e can include a first cut line 122a defining a length of the support shelf 11, and/or a second cut line 122b and/or a third cut line 122c defining a width of the support shelf 11.

In certain embodiments, the blank can include a shelf fold line 15 (e.g., a perforation, compressed line, or other suitable fold type defined adjacent the one or more cut lines 122a, b, c, d, e). The shelf fold line 15 can be disposed between the flat portion 120 and the support shelf 11. In certain embodiments, the support shelf 11 can include one or more (e.g., a plurality) of flexible wings 125a, 125b defined by the one or more shelf cut lines 122a, b, c, d, e (e.g., defined by the first shelf cut line 122a, the second shelf cut line 122b, and the fourth shelf cut line 122d on a first side, and the first shelf cut line 122a, the third shelf cut line 122c, and the fifth shelf cut line 122e on a second side e.g., as shown). The plurality of flexible wings 125a, 125b can be configured to flex upon contact between the support shelf 11 and the reactive target 18 (e.g., to confirm to the surface shape of the reactive target 18 contacting the shelf 11).

In certain embodiments, the one or more cut lines 122 can include a securement cut line 124 and/or an extended second cut line 123 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1). The securement cut line 124 can be configured to at least partially define a security flap 12. In certain embodiments, the second cut line 122b, the second extended cut line 123, and the securement cut line 124 define a security flap 12. In certain embodiments, the securement cut line 124 can be angled (e.g., a non-right angle as shown or at a right angle) relative to the second extended cut line 123 (e.g., as shown). In certain embodiments, the second cut line 122b and the extended second cut line 123 can be a singular securement and shelf cut line. In certain embodiments, the second extended cut line and the second cut line 122b can form a single cut line and/or are continuous and/or colinear (e.g., as shown). The security flap 12 can be configured to apply pressure to a reactive target 18 in contact with the support shelf 11 when deflected and/or deformed away and/or transverse to the flat portion 120.

In certain embodiments, the security flap 12 can be continuous with the flat portion 120 such that no fold line exists between the security flap 12 and the flat portion 120 (e.g., as shown). This can allow a maximized resilient force when the security flap 12 is deflected and/or deformed around the reactive target 18 (e.g., as shown in FIGS. 3-7) to provide a retention force due to the restoring force caused by the deflected and/or deformed security flap 12. However, in certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can include a security flap fold line (e.g., a perforation, compressed line, or other suitable fold type, e.g., defined to provide a desired resiliency to the security flap 12). In certain embodiments the security flap fold line can be disposed between a base end of the security flap 12 and the flat portion 120 (e.g., near where the first cut line 122a and second cut line 122b connect). In certain embodiments, the security flap 12 can be configured to flex about the security flap fold line.

In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a reactive target mounting tab can include a body configured to adhere or attach to a target substrate 17. In certain embodiments, the reactive target mounting tab can include a plurality of flexible components which can be configured to secure a reactive target 17 to the mounting tab 10 to retain the reactive target 18 to the target substrate 17.

In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, one or more embodiments of a system can be or include a mounting tab 10 which can be configured to hold destructible targets 18 for marksmanship training. In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can be stapled or otherwise adhered to a target or substrate 17.

In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can be constructed of various materials, such as, but not limited to, a thin, flexible and penetrable material that will not shatter upon projectile impact (e.g., paper, plastic, etc.). In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can be manufactured using processes in the field of making plant tags for placement in soil or attached to foliage of plants, trees and shrubs for retail sale. Any suitable paper or sheet manufacturing can be contemplated herein (e.g., forming the tab from a paper or plastic blank having one or more fold lines, cut lines, perforations, etc.). In certain embodiments, the thickness or gauge of the material utilized for the mounting tab 10 can be varied to suit various types of applications and weights of destructible targets 18.

Referring to FIG. 1, a front perspective view of an embodiment of a mounting tab 10 is shown. The mounting tab 10 can include a support shelf 11 that can be configured to fold out due to perforations and/or another method of deliberate material weakening, at a shelf fold line 15, to be able to easily fold out to support a destructible target 18. In certain embodiments, the support shelf 11 is defined by one or more shelf cut lines 122a, b, c, d, e. The one or more shelf cut lines 122a, b, c, d, e can include a first cut line 122a defining a length of the support shelf 11, and/or a second cut line 122b and/or a third cut line 122c defining a width of the support shelf 11. The mounting tab 10 can also include a security flap 12 that can be folded out to engage the reactive/destructible target 18 with pressure toward the mounting target 10 and/or substrate 17 (e.g., folding about the security flap fold line and engaging the security flap 12 with an outer edge of a reactive target 18). In certain embodiments, the second cut line 122b, the second extended cut line 123, and the securement cut line 124 define a security flap 12 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1). In certain embodiments, the second cut line 122b and the extended second cut line 123 can be a singular securement and shelf cut line (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1). The mounting tab 10 can include a lower stapling point 13 below the support shelf 11. The mounting tab 10 can also include a higher stapling point 14 above the support shelf 11. The mounting tab 10 can include an apex 16 (e.g., index point) integral to the design of the mounting tab which can be configured to indicate the center point of an attached destructible target 18 such as, but not limited to, a clay pigeon.

Referring to FIG. 2, an embodiment of a mounting tab 10 shows a front view of the mounting tab 10 mounted against a scoring target 19 printed with a common scoring system. The mounting tab 10 can include rings, which can be configured to clearly delineate sections which are closer to an absolute center area commonly referred to as a “bullseye” 20. As shown in FIG. 2, the mounting tab 10 can include an index point 16 that can be aligned with the Bullseye 20 and then secured to the scoring target 19 with staples at a lower stapling point 13 and an upper stapling point 14. In certain embodiments, a support shelf 11 can then be folded out due to perforations or other deliberate material weakening, at a fold line 15, in preparation for mounting a reactive target 18, such as, but not limited to, a clay pigeon.

Referring to FIG. 3, the mounting tab 10 is shown mounted against a target or substrate 17 via staples at two points, a lower stapling point 13, and a higher stapling point 14. As shown in FIG. 3, the mounting tab 10 includes the support shelf 11, a destructible target 18 attached to the support shelf 11, and a security flap 12. The security flap 12, as shown in FIG. 3, can be folded out and engaged with the destructible target 18 to secure it onto the support shelf 11 and against the target 17.

A top view of the embodiment of the mounting tab 10 of FIG. 1 is shown mounted against a target 17 in FIG. 4, a side view of the embodiment of the mounting tab 10 of FIG. 1 mounted against a target 17 in FIG. 5, and an opposite side view as compared to FIG. 5 of the embodiment of the mounting tab 10 being mounted against a target 17 in FIG. 6. As shown in FIGS. 4-6, the system can include an embodiment of a destructible target 18 attached to the support shelf 11, and a security flap 12. The security flap 12, as shown in FIGS. 4-6, can be folded out and engaged with the destructible target 18 to secure the destructible target 18 onto the support shelf 11 (not visible in this view) and against the target 17.

FIG. 7 shows the mounting tab 10 from the rear oblique view with the target or substrate 17 not illustrated to provide a view of the interface of the folded support shelf 11 interfacing with the interior edge of an embodiment of a destructible object 18 (e.g., a clay pigeon mounted against a target). The mounting tab 10, as shown in FIG. 7, can include a higher stapling point 14 (e.g., above the support shelf 11). The mounting tab 10 can include a lower staple point 13 (e.g., below the support shelf 11). The lower stapling point 13 is not illustrated, as shown in FIG. 7, to clearly show the support shelf 11.

In certain embodiments, a mounting tab 10 can be configured to hold a destructible target 18. In certain embodiments, the destructible target 18 is a reactive object 18. In certain embodiments, the reactive target 18 can be, but is not limited to, a clay pigeon. In certain embodiments, the reactive target 18 can include an inside edge, a front face, a first top edge and a second top edge. In certain embodiments, an outer “rim” of the reactive target 18 can include established dimensions (e.g., such as what is required to interface with prolific existing “throwing” devices currently used for clay pigeons). In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can include an integral “shelf”, a support shelf 11, that folds out to support the reactive target 10 (e.g., a clay pigeon) using the interior edge of the reactive target 18. In certain embodiments, a security flap 12 can be included in the mounting tab 10, wherein the security flap 12 can be integral to the mounting tab 10 and can be configured to interface with the front face, first top edge and second top edge to hold the reactive target 18 against the target or substrate 17. In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can be configured to support the reactive target 18 against the target or substrate 17 to facilitate shooting at the reactive target 18 while suspended over existing target or substrate 17 for achieving a visual reaction effect of a projectile striking the indicated area as superimposed on underlying target or substrate 17.

In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can be mounted with a reactive target 18 (e.g., a clay pigeon) to be used as part of a system of training and instruction wherein the size of the reactive target 18 represents an approximate size that would require specific skill to hit, particularly as distance increases from the shooter.

In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 with mounted reactive target 18 can be configured to be used as part of a system of training for tactical personnel requiring visual feedback once striking a specific area within a human silhouette to end a confrontation as quickly as possible by causing damage to vital area of body.

In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 with mounted reactive target 18 can be configured to be used as part of a system of training requiring visual feedback to the marksman and others to produce an element of stress on the marksman while shooting drill requires a hit within a specific target area.

As shown in certain embodiments disclosed herein, the mounting tab 10 can show immediate visual feedback to the shooter and others as part of a shooting system. In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can bring additional training value to marksmanship training not previously easily achievable without the use of steel targets which presents significant safety concerns and are not commonly used inside 10 meters. As opposed to traditional methods for tactical training application, such as military, law enforcement and competitive shooting matches such as “3-Gun”, certain embodiments herein can be safe for these training distances.

In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can allow a reactive target 18 (e.g., clay pigeon) to be affixed flat against a target 17 using a mounting tab 10 using an adhesive 126 and/or common staples. In certain embodiments, the mounting tab 10 can be configured to provide support for a reactive or destructive target 18 (e.g., a clay pigeon or clay target as is commonly available and used in various skeet and trap shooting sports) via establishing a support interface device for affixing a reactive target 18 in a fixed position flat against a target or substrate 17 to provide for the addition of a reactive target 18.

Traditionally, target shooters attach a destructible object 18, such as a clay pigeon, using methods such as the having the destructible target 18 stuck into the ground or hung from a line or a tree and/or methods that require pre-drilling of holes into a target or substrate 17. Some shooters use specific cardboard cutouts that preclude the use of paper targets over the required structure provided by a fold out carboard design. In some cases, shooters use spring metal to interface with a target surface creating a significant secondary projectile hazard to the shooter and nearby persons. Other traditional limitations include creating a distance or gap between the finally suspended clay pigeon and existing target 17 which presents parallax issues by the shooter when engaged from oblique angles, where the clay pigeon no longer corresponds to a specific underlying target area that is desired to be represented with a reactive effect. Traditional methods focus on suspending clay pigeons in various ways for recreation purposes, rather than augmenting currently functional and established targets 17 designed for marksmanship and tactical training.

Those having ordinary skill in the art understand that any numerical values disclosed herein can be exact values or can be values within a range. Further, any terms of approximation (e.g., “about”, “approximately”, “around”) used in this disclosure can mean the stated value within a range. For example, in certain embodiments, the range can be within (plus or minus) 20%, or within 10%, or within 5%, or within 2%, or within any other suitable percentage or number as appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art (e.g., for known tolerance limits or error ranges).

The articles “a”, “an”, and “the” as used herein and in the appended claims are used herein to refer to one or to more than one (i.e., to at least one) of the grammatical object of the article unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. By way of example, “an element” means one element or more than one element.

The phrase “and/or,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, should be understood to mean “either or both” of the elements so conjoined, i.e., elements that are conjunctively present in some cases and disjunctively present in other cases. Multiple elements listed with “and/or” should be construed in the same fashion, i.e., “one or more” of the elements so conjoined. Other elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified by the “and/or” clause, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a non-limiting example, a reference to “A and/or B”, when used in conjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising” can refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims, “or” should be understood to have the same meaning as “and/or” as defined above. For example, when separating items in a list, “or” or “and/or” shall be interpreted as being inclusive, i.e., the inclusion of at least one, but also including more than one, of a number or list of elements, and, optionally, additional unlisted items. Only terms clearly indicated to the contrary, such as “only one of” or “exactly one of,” or, when used in the claims, “consisting of,” will refer to the inclusion of exactly one element of a number or list of elements. In general, the term “or” as used herein shall only be interpreted as indicating exclusive alternatives (i.e., “one or the other but not both”) when preceded by terms of exclusivity, such as “either,” “one of,” “only one of,” or “exactly one of.”

Any suitable combination(s) of any disclosed embodiments and/or any suitable portion(s) thereof are contemplated herein as appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art in view of this disclosure.

The embodiments of this disclosure, as described above and shown in the drawings, provide for improvement in the art to which they pertain. While the subject disclosure includes reference to certain embodiments, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that changes and/or modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject disclosure.

Claims

1. A mounting tab for retaining a reactive target to a target substrate, comprising: a flat portion configured to be attached to the target substrate; anda support shelf configured to support the reactive target, wherein the support shelf is attached to the flat portion at a shelf fold line and is configured to bend about the shelf fold line.

2. The mounting tab of claim 1, wherein the flat portion is configured to be attached to the target substrate via one or more staples.

3. The mounting tab of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive configured to adhere a portion of the mounting tab to the target substrate.

4. The mounting tab of claim 3, wherein the adhesive is connected to the flat portion.

5. The mounting tab of claim 1, wherein the flat portion is configured to be attached to the target substrate via only one or more staples or an adhesive.

6. The mounting tab of claim 1, wherein the mounting tab further comprises a security flap attached to the flat portion, configured to apply pressure to the reactive target.

7. The mounting tab of claim 1, wherein the mounting tab is made of thin, flexible, and/or penetrable material.

8. The mounting tab of claim 7, wherein the mounting tab is penetrable by a staple.

9. The mounting tab of claim 1, wherein the mounting tab further comprises an alignment portion attached to the flat portion, wherein the alignment portion is configured to indicate where a center point of the reactive target is on the target substrate.

10. The mounting tab of claim 1, wherein the support shelf comprises a plurality of flexible wings configured to flex when supporting the reactive target.

11. The mounting tab of claim 10, wherein the plurality of flexible wings are configured to conform to an interior shape of the reactive target when contacting and/or supporting the reactive target.

12. The mounting tab of claim 1, wherein the support shelf is the same shape as an interior shape of the reactive target.

13. The mounting tab of claim 1, wherein the flat portion is configured to be affixed to the substrate without drilling a hole in the target substrate.

14. A blank for a mounting tab, comprising: a flat portion;one or more shelf cut lines disposed in the flat portion configured to define a support shelf; anda shelf fold line disposed between the flat portion and the support shelf.

15. The blank of claim 14, wherein the one or more shelf cut lines comprise a first cut line defining a length of the support shelf, and a second cut line and a third cut line defining a width of the support shelf.

16. The blank of claim 15, further comprising a securement cut line and an extended second cut line, wherein the second cut line, the second extended cut line, and the securement cut line define a security flap, the security flap is configured to apply pressure to a reactive target in contact with the support shelf.

17. The blank of claim 16, wherein the second extended cut line and the second cut line form a single cut line and/or are continuous and/or colinear.

18. The blank of claim 16, wherein the support shelf comprises a plurality of flexible wings configured to flex when supporting the reactive target.

19. The blank of claim 18, wherein: the one or more shelf cut lines further comprise a fourth cut line and a fifth cut line;the first cut line, the second cut line, and the fourth cut line define a first flexible wing; andthe first cut line, the third cut line, and the fifth cut line define a second flexible wing.

20. A reactive target mounting tab, comprising: a body configured to adhere or attach to a target substrate; anda plurality of flexible components configured to secure a reactive target to the mounting tab to retain the reactive target to the target substrate.