Silhouette Targets From Grocery Bags

by ebvan in Outside > Survival

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Silhouette Targets From Grocery Bags

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Paper silhouette targets can be expensive when ordered from a catalog. Here is a quick and easy way to make your own. 
Even better, they are free.

Materials Needed

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One or more paper grocery bags The ones I use are called #1/6 and are 17" tall, 12" wide, and 7" deep.
I always say "paper" when I go to the grocery store so my bags are free.

scissors or utility knife

Cutting Instructions

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First, cut the folded bag length-ways as show in the photo. Make sure you cut through all of the layers

Open the Bag.

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Open the bag halves and cut down the edge of the seam that previously joined the front and back of the bag to the bottom. Do both sides.

Unfold

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After completing all cuts bag halves can be refolded or laid flat until you decide to target practice.  
The finished target is approximately 19" wide and 23" tall

Enjoy