What type of SDZ is the quickest and easiest to create, but lacks ricochet containment?

The cone SDZ (Safety Danger Zone) is recognized for its simplicity in design and the speed at which it can be created. This type of SDZ is primarily defined by a conical shape that extends from the muzzle of the firearm in the direction of fire, making it particularly straightforward for range safety officers to set up quickly.

One of the key points to understand about the cone SDZ is its inherent limitation in terms of ricochet containment. Unlike other types of SDZs, such as the batwing or composite varieties, which are designed with additional considerations for ricochet and fragmentation control, the cone SDZ focuses solely on the area where the projectiles are expected to travel. Its simplicity is advantageous for rapid deployment, but it does not account for the various angles and potential ricochet paths that could arise from projectiles striking the ground or other surfaces.

In contrast, the batwing and composite SDZs incorporate features intended to manage ricochet risks and can be more complex in both design and implementation. The laser SDZ is distinct in that it pertains to laser designators and is not a projectile-based SDZ, further highlighting the unique characteristics of the cone SDZ and its positioning in terms of speed and ease of