Parts of a Revolver – Explained
As a revolver shooter, it’s important to know and be able to identify the different parts of a revolver. In…
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Writer Profile: Dave Z
Dave Zimmerman founded Target Barn back in 1982. What started as a hobby selling guns and accessories at local gun shows, turned into a flourishing business providing customers with top-quality cardboard targets and great deals on ammo.
Dave has had the opportunity to participate in many shooting sports, including shooting the NRA Bianchi Cup, the World Speed Shooting Championship, several USPSA and IDPA National Championship matches, an IDPA World Championship match, and has even traveled internationally for matches. Dave likes to use the knowledge he’s gained over the years from his time in the gun industry and experience shooting matches to help educate the next generation of shooters.
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Parts of a Pistol – Explained
If you are new to the wide world of handguns, you might not know all the parts of a pistol…
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Types of Rifles
If you’re a rifle novice, it’s time you learned what types of rifles you can buy. We’re not going to…
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What is a Forward Assist on an AR-15?
The vast majority of AR-15 pattern rifles feature something called a “forward assist.” An AR-15’s forward assist is positioned just…
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Hornady Critical Duty vs. Critical Defense
J.W. Hornady’s goal for his company’s ammunition was always the same: “Ten bullets in the same hole.” But accuracy alone…
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Lead Shot vs. Steel Shot
New shotgun shooters often ask what the difference is between lead shot vs. steel shot. Not all shotshells are created…
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.38 Special vs .38 Super
It’s not uncommon that we see new shooters mixing up calibers when shopping for ammo. One of the biggest mix-ups…
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