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01/05/2024

Why would anyone want a 13-inch Ta**us Judge? Frank Melloni of Renaissance Fi****ms Instruction gives us an in-depth look at the Ta**us Judge Home Defender and answers why you might want to add one to your collection.

Sporting a massive 13-inch barrel and chambered in 45 C**t and .410, the Ta**us Judge Home Defender beefs up your protection.

12/27/2023

A sad day in the gun community. We’re sending our condolences to the G***K family.

Gaston G***k charted the strategic direction of the G***K Group throughout his life and prepared it for the future. His life’s work will continue in his spirit.

us.glock.com/en/the-G***K-story

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11/15/2023

CMP Scholarship Program- Apply Today!

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is proud to provide this scholarship program for deserving high school seniors who excel in marksmanship! The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) offers $1,000, one-year scholarship assistance to qualified junior marksmen in order to encourage and reward their outstanding efforts. Read more https://thecmp.org/youth/cmp-scholarship-program/

07/18/2023

A tremendous loss for the shooting community. Sending our sincere condolences to the Scoutten family.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Scoutten.

In his thirty years of reporting the shooting sports, Jim played a pivotal role in the industry and will be greatly missed.

“As always, shoot safely, shoot often, and keep ‘em in the ten ring” -Jim Scoutten

08/25/2022

Have you had the chance to check out our new, totally free, stage design tool yet? Stagebuilder is an easy way to design stages for matches or for your next training session at the range.

Stagebuilder is easy to use -- just drag and drop the props where you'd like on the stage. Speaking of props, we have a wide selection of props for you to use, or you can upload your own images as props! You can also create a Stagebuilder account which allows you to save your stages to your own My Stages library to come back to later.

Start designing your own stages with Stagebuilder and let us know what you think: targetbarn.com/broad-side/stagebuilder/

04/01/2021

Today we're counting down the 5 best shower guns. Soap up and strap up with these rubber ducky-approved guns!
https://www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/best-shower-guns/

11/11/2020

Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served our country. We are eternally grateful for your service and sacrifice.

07/04/2020

Happy Independence Day from the Target Barn team! We hope you have a safe and enjoyable day celebrating our great country! 🇺🇸

04/29/2020

More options for Carry Optics! Who is going to run one?
https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2020/4/29/cz-usa-adds-shadow-2-optics-ready-model/

CZ-USA adds to the Shadow 2 line with the new CZ Shadow 2 Optics-Ready model, destined for Carry Optics competition.

04/21/2020

Revolvers are a popular choice for concealed carry, but what about the speedloaders that go with them? In our latest article, we break down the pros and cons of the best speedloaders on the market.

Check it out and let us know your favorite speedloader for concealed carry:
https://www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/best-revolver-speedloader/

03/11/2020

Want to join in on the Carry Optics fun but are new to red dots? Over at the blog, John walks us through the process of sighting in a red dot optic. If you need a little guidance getting yours zero'd, be sure to check it out!
https://www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/how-to-sight-in-a-red-dot-optic/

02/12/2020

Need a last-minute Valentine's gift for that special shooter in your life? Target Barn Gift Cards are delivered straight to your inbox!
Get your gift card here: https://www.targetbarn.com/gift-cards.php

02/05/2020

Many new products made an appearance at SHOT Show this year. We got the run-down on some new products for competition shooters.

Check it out here and let us know what you're most excited about: https://www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/shot-show-2020/

The best new competition products from SHOT Show 2020! From innovative new pistol designs to the best PCC upgrades, we've got details!

01/17/2020

In our latest post on the blog, we detail the intertwining histories of the .38 Super and 9mm cartridges and how they've evolved for modern day use. Check out this fi****ms history lesson here:
www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/38-super-vs-9mm/

01/16/2020

Some innovative stuff coming from NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM FI****MS!

https://www.nighthawkcustom.com/parts-and-accessories/main-triggers/triggers/drop-in-trigger-system
Check out the videos!!

01/01/2020

Is your child texting about U.S. Practical Shooting Assn. (USPSA)?

12/30/2019

New wheelgun from R***r. Is 2020 the year Revolver Division makes a comeback?

Sturm, R***r & Company has published a press release announcing the second revolver in their newest Super GP100 custom shop revolver line. The main difference of the new wheelgun is the caliber it is chambered in - 9mm Luger.

12/19/2019

If you're in need of some last minute Christmas gifts for your range buddies, consider picking up some Target Barn Gift Cards! They're delivered straight to your inbox and make the perfect gift for shooters!
Pick yours up here: www.targetbarn.com/gift-cards.php

12/02/2019

Hey Plinkers -- we've got Cyber Monday deals for you! Get up to $100 back with Federal Black Pack Rebates. Earn $12.50 back per Federal Black Pack box with minimum purchase of 2 boxes.

Shop 22LR at 3¢/round after rebate here: https://www.targetbarn.com/federal-black-pack-22-lr-ammunition-1100-rounds-of-38-grain-cphp.php

11/15/2019

If you've ever taken a pistol marksmanship class, you've probably been taught to use the pad of your finger to pull the trigger. While this works well for certain types of guns and shooting disciplines, it's not always the best method. Read why here:
https://www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/trigger-finger-placement/

11/15/2019

New price drop! Load up for less on a case of Blazer Brass .40S&W 165gr. FMJ for a limited time.
Shop the deal here:
https://www.targetbarn.com/40sw-blazer-brass-165gr-fmj-1000.php

11/04/2019

What you need to know about USPSA's hot, new(ish) division: Carry Optics.
https://www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/uspsa-carry-optics-rules/

A look at USPSA Carry Optics rules and everything you need to know before you load and make ready at your next USPSA match.

10/28/2019

For all you history buffs out there, here's a fi****ms history lesson: a brief bio of Japanese gun designer Kijirō Nambu. High Caliber History gives us some details on the life of the man behind the "Grandpa Nambu" pistol.
https://www.highcaliberhistory.com/post/brief-bio-kijir%C5%8D-nambu

Lieutenant General Kijirō Nambu, whose name is best known when preceded by “Grandpa,” “Papa,” or “Baby,” was born on September 22, 1869. Despite going on to att

10/17/2019

We've got new specials in stock this week, including Federal Syntech Action Pistol .45 ACP! See what all the buzz is about with the official ammo of U.S. Practical Shooting Assn. (USPSA)!

Shop our latest specials: https://www.targetbarn.com/specials.phphttps://www.targetbarn.com/specials.php

10/16/2019

Wheel Gun Wednesday anyone?

R***r’s newest 8-shot revolver needs little to be match ready.

10/14/2019

Most of us know the correct way to grip a pistol. But your buddy that is still "tea-cupping" his gun? He needs to read this.
https://www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/proper-pistol-grip/

If you want to be fast and accurate with your gun, you need to know how to grip it. In this post Caleb explains the simple technique for proper pistol grip.

10/01/2019

A great, new option from Walther Arms, Inc. for those wanting to upgrade their PPQ!

Available now. No need to explain to your significant other why you need another gun. You're just making your current PPQ 9mm a more versatile tool. This slide is not a mass produced cast piece of metal. This is a lifetime product that you can have shipped to your house and you don’t need to go through a FFL to get your hands on it. You can turn your 4” or 5” PPQ M1 or M2 9mm into an optic ready beast with this conversion kit. *Does not work with PPQ Sub Compact - $599 is the cost for expertly machined work of art.

https://shop.waltherarms.com/ppq-q5-match-conversion-kit

09/30/2019

Do you know how to zero your pistol? Rob Leatham walks you through the process:
https://www.thearmorylife.com/rob-leatham-how-to-zero-your-pistol/

It’s not always a simple process to zero a pistol, because the type of gun and kind of sights determine the difficulty of the challenge.

09/27/2019

If you're not a regular IDPA shooter, you might not know of the 5x5 Classifier. Over at the blog, we cover what it is and give you some tips for improving your score!
https://www.targetbarn.com/broad-side/idpa-5x5-classifier/

09/24/2019

Are you a good competitor or are you a great competitor? Mike Seeklander explains the difference.
https://www.shooting-performance.com/the-difference-between-being-a-great-shooter-and-great-competitor/

There are many good shooters. There are much fewer good competitors. This article will discuss the difference. This article will motivate and guide you.