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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.

Posts by Dave Z

February 17, 2022

Types of Shotguns

Shooters typically refer to shotguns by their bore diameters – e.g. 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge and 410 Bore. But this…

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February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 by Dave Z
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February 10, 2022

Boat Tail Bullets

New shooters are often flummoxed by the letters “BT,” which frequently follow the names of several types of bullets: FMJBT,…

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February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training
February 3, 2022

Sabot Slugs vs. Rifled Slugs

If you’re new to shotguns, it’s important to learn the basics of shotgun ammo and we’re here to help! Today…

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February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 27, 2022

Berdan vs. Boxer Primers

When it comes to ammo shopping, one question shooters may ask is about berdan vs. boxer primers: what’s the difference…

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January 27, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 20, 2022

What is +P Ammo?

Overpressure ammo, also known as +P ammo, is ammo that is loaded to generate a higher-than-standard chamber pressure during ignition.…

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January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 13, 2022

LRN Bullets: Lead Round Nose Ammo Explained

A lead round nose bullet, shortened to LRN, is a solid lead bullet that tapers to a blunt, rounded nose…

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January 13, 2022 by Dave Z
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December 16, 2021

Steel vs. Brass Ammo: What You Need To Know

Brass and steel are the two most popular metals used to make ammunition cases. New shooters are likely to appreciate…

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December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Dave Z
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