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Writer Profile: Dave Z

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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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December 15, 2023

Types of Gun Sights

If you’re curious about the different types of gun sights you can use on your guns, you’ve made it to…

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December 15, 2023 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
December 1, 2023

Glock vs. 1911

If you’re considering purchasing your first handgun – or your hundredth handgun, since you are presumably American and therefore able…

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December 1, 2023 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
November 24, 2023

Best .22LR Pistols

If you’re shopping for a new rimfire pistol, you may be curious what the best .22LR pistols on the market…

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November 24, 2023 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training
October 10, 2023

2A Businesses Flee to Freedom

Suppose you make firearms for a living. Would you prefer to do business in a state that honors the Second…

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October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 by Dave Z
Categories History, Range Training
October 6, 2023

Subsonic vs. Supersonic Ammo

If you’ve been a shooter for awhile, you’ve likely heard the terms subsonic vs. supersonic ammo. Unless you’re heavily invested…

Oct. 06, 2023No comments

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October 6, 2023 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training
September 22, 2023

What Does a Pistol Compensator Do?

If you’ve ever been to a public range, you’ve likely seen someone with a pistol compensator mounted on their handgun.…

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September 22, 2023 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
September 15, 2023

What is Ball Ammo?

The first time you hear of “ball ammo,” you might assume it’s the less-lethal rubber ball shotgun shells riot police…

Sep. 15, 2023No comments

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September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Dave Z
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