West Hills police identify source of reported explosion-like noises

West Hills police say exploding rifle targets caused the loud noises reported across the area Saturday evening, according to ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram

Exploding target starts Rifle fire

RIFLE – The cause of Sunday’s 3-acre Fravert Reservoir brush fire has been determined to have been an exploding rifle target, according to Colorado River Fire Rescue authorities. A responsible party ...
Idaho State Journal

Bans on exploding targets spreading like wildfire

There’s no shortage of videos on YouTube showing the power of exploding rifle targets. They’re a hot item for shooters and can be a hot problem for firefighters. In the online videos, the targets are ...
The Durango Herald

U.S. Forest Service bans exploding targets

DENVER – The U.S. Forest Service announced a ban on exploding targets Monday, citing them as a major cause of wildfires. Shooters who use exploding targets have ignited 16 wildfires since last year, ...