Reactive targets answer every shot. They splatter color, spin, bounce, fall or break, so a hit is obvious from the firing line without a spotting scope or a walk downrange. They are the fastest way to make a range day fun and to build confidence in new shooters.
Types of reactive targets
Splatter targets
Adhesive splatter targets, made famous by Shoot-N-C, show a bright ring around each hole. They stick to any backer and make small groups easy to see at distance.
Polymer and self-healing targets
Polymer targets bounce, roll and spin when hit, and the bullet passes straight through. Self-healing rubber seals up after each round, so one target lasts for a very long time.

Laser reactive targets
Laser target systems light up or knock down when hit with a training laser, perfect for dry fire practice at home.

Exploding targets
Binary exploding targets are rifle targets that go off only when hit by a high-velocity round. Many ranges and some areas restrict them, so check local laws and range rules first, and follow the maker’s instructions exactly.
Need something sturdier? See Steel Targets, or start from Choosing Shooting Targets.
Shop reactive targets
- Birchwood Casey targets at OpticsPlanet
- Tannerite targets at OpticsPlanet
- All shooting targets at OpticsPlanet
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