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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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February 27, 2020

What is Steel Core Ammo?

You might have heard the term “steel core ammo” at the range before. But what exactly is steel core ammo…

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February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 by Dave Z
what is steel core ammo
Categories Range Training
February 20, 2020

Glock History: Gaston and His Guns

“This is a ghost gun. This right here has ability with a .30 caliber clip to disperse with 30 bullets…

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February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 by Dave Z
glock history graphic with gaston glock
Categories History Tags glock
January 16, 2020

What is a Ported Barrel?

A muzzle brake, or compensator, is a device that redirects propellant gases in order to reduce muzzle flip. It was…

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February 13, 2020January 16, 2020 by Dave Z
what is a ported barrel?
Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense Tags ported barrels
December 3, 2019

Single Stack vs. Double Stack

As Americans, knowing the difference between a single stack vs. double stack is important in two situations. If someone is…

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December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
May 17, 2017

Power Factor – What Is It?

If you’ve been around handgun shooting, or read any of the popular shooting magazines, you’ve probably heard the words “Power…

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June 2, 2021May 17, 2017 by Dave Z
measuring power factor at a shooting range
Categories Range Training Tags power factor
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