What distance should the targets ideally be from the safety curtain?

The ideal distance for targets to be positioned from the safety curtain is 1 foot. This spacing is crucial for ensuring safety in an archery range. When the targets are set 1 foot away, it provides a buffer zone that helps prevent arrows from striking the safety curtain directly, reducing the risk of damage to the curtain and maintaining its effectiveness as a safety barrier. Keeping such a distance also allows room for potential errant shots, ensuring that arrows that miss the target still have a reduced chance of ricocheting off the curtain, thus enhancing the overall safety of the shooting environment.

This standard is part of effective range management and is based on best practices in archery safety.