Bobber Targets

Bobber Targets™: Split-Second Exposure for Elite Reactive Training

Action Target’s Bobber Target system delivers the fast, unpredictable target movement essential for building true real-world readiness. Engineered to rise briefly from behind cover and disappear in fractions of a second, the Bobber pushes shooters to react instantly, identify threats accurately, and place precise shots under pressure. With software-controlled presentation times, configurable shields, and dual-plate “friendly vs. hostile” setups, the system introduces dynamic decision-making challenges that mirror real-world encounters.

Built from rugged, live-fire-rated steel, the Bobber Target system withstands high-volume training while sharpening critical skills like threat recognition, timing, accuracy, and judgment. Whether used for tactical programs, competitive shooting, or advanced law enforcement qualification, Bobber Targets™ provide the realistic, high-stress stimulus required to master reactive shooting.

Bobber Xtreme

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FEATURES

PERFORMANCE

The Bobber X-treme™ is a steel target that appears from behind cover, requiring the shooter to hit it before it retreats. Trainers can customize scenarios and timing using Action Target’s SmartRange™ software.

SKILLS TRAINED

The Bobber X-treme™ is a steel target that appears from behind cover, requiring the shooter to hit it before it retreats. Trainers can use Action Target’s SmartRange™ software to customize scenarios and adjust difficulty.

SPEED

Reactive shooting trains the body to instinctively fire a gun without conscious thought. The Bobber X-treme™ offers exposure times as brief as 1/2 second, challenging trainees’ reaction times in target acquisition scenarios.

ACCURACY

Missing the target is not only inefficient but also a significant liability in armed conflict. The Bobber X-treme™ features 8” target plates that move, enhancing focus on shot placement.

Bobber Xtreme

REACTIVE THREAT TRAINING

The Bobber Target system forces shooters to react to fleeting, unpredictable exposures—replicating the timing pressure and uncertainty of real-world encounters. Targets rise from behind cover for fractions of a second, demanding instant recognition, fast sight alignment, and decisive execution. With adjustable exposure times through SmartRange™, instructors control difficulty and standardize performance across entire training groups.

  • Presentation times as short as 0.5 seconds build speed and target acquisition under stress.

  • Configurable software-driven timing ensures consistent, measurable reps.

  • Targets disappear fully behind cover, preventing anticipation and requiring true reaction.

  • 8″ steel plates reward disciplined shot placement and penalize rushed decisions.

  • Repetitive lift-and-drop cycles reinforce neural pathways for automatic accuracy.

  • Ideal for refining timing, transitions, and sight indexing at duty pace.

  • Dual-plate layouts (circle vs. octagon) simulate friendly/hostile discrimination.

  • Shapes appear similar enough to force deliberate visual confirmation.

  • Breaks the “shoot anything that moves” habit by rewarding accurate judgment.

CONFIGURABLE, DURABLE & SCENARIO READY

Engineered for high-volume training, the Bobber system withstands continuous live fire while offering multiple shield shapes and plate configurations to match mission profiles. From simple marksmanship to complex shoot/no-shoot engagements, instructors can rapidly tailor scenarios without slowing throughput.

  • Shields available in human silhouettes, offset no-shoot designs, or barricade shapes.

  • Allows instructors to build cover-based or angle-based problems instantly.

  • Supports scenario realism for CQB, patrol, and qualification programs.

  • Actuation system lifts multiple plates from behind cover with a smooth sliding motion.

  • Resets instantly as plates return to the down position for uninterrupted reps.

  • Supports both single-target drills and layered multi-threat exercises.

  • Rugged steel construction endures sustained rifle and handgun rounds.

  • Reliable mechanics minimize downtime in high-tempo classes.

  • Pairs seamlessly with SmartRange™ for fully automated training sequences.

Close-up of steel shooting targets including black, yellow, and red plates on stands
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