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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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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.…

Sep. 22, 2023No comments

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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…

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September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
July 28, 2023

Leupold vs. Vortex – Optics Brand Comparison

Leupold vs. Vortex: two major players in the optics game but what are the differences between the two and which…

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July 28, 2023 by Dave Z
Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense
June 23, 2023

Revolver vs. Pistol

Revolver vs. pistol: is one better for self-defense? That’s the first question you have to ask yourself before choosing a…

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June 23, 2023 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 27, 2023

What Is A Fluted Barrel?

Something you might hear when shopping for a new rifle is the term fluted barrel. You likely already understand why…

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January 27, 2023 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training
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