The Broad Side
Self-Defense & Competition Shooting Tips
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.
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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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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New shotgun shooters often ask what the difference is between lead shot vs. steel shot. Not all shotshells are created…
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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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Shooters typically refer to shotguns by their bore diameters – e.g. 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge and 410 Bore. But this…
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New shooters are often flummoxed by the letters “BT,” which frequently follow the names of several types of bullets: FMJBT,…
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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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