<p>The present invention relates to a device for launching targets for shooting comprising a target storage column (1) capable of accepting a first target (2) at one end of the column (1) and at least one second target (3) superposed with the first target (2) and means for ejecting the first target (2) and means for keeping the second target (3) in the column (1), characterized in that the device comprises an element (4) able to move relative to the column (1) accepting the ejection and retaining means. The invention is particularly concerned with the launch of archery targets without this constituting any restriction on the invention.</p>