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Extra Inventory, Big Savings: 40% Off Select Targets

July 17, 2026

National Target has extra inventory across a wide range of our catalog right now, and it’s all marked down 40% while supplies last.  The batch spans rifle, pistol, law enforcement, and specialty formats, so whether you’re restocking a range, prepping a training class, or just topping off your own supply, there’s a good chance something on your regular list is included. Everything below is live now at nationaltarget.com/sale, with dozens more targets in the same batch beyond what’s featured here.

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Why We Sell Factory Seconds — And What You’re Actually Getting

June 8, 2026

At National Target, we hold NRA License No. 1. That distinction comes with a standard. Every target that leaves our Maryland facility is measured against the exact specifications set by the NRA, IDPA, IPSC, IALEFI, IBS, and USA Shooting.  When a target doesn’t meet those specs — even slightly — it doesn’t ship as a competition target. That’s where our Factory Seconds come in. What Makes a Factory Second Our manufacturing process is built for precision. Paper weight, print registration,

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IBS Target Guide: Which Benchrest Target Do You Need?

May 11, 2026

Benchrest shooters know their equipment. They know their load, their seating depth, their scope, and the wind conditions on their home range. What trips people up — particularly those new to IBS-sanctioned competition, or clubs setting up a match for the first time — is the target selection. If you’re new to benchrest, think of it as the next level of precision rifle shooting — a discipline focused entirely on accuracy at distance, with specific equipment rules and competition formats

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Which NRA Pistol Target Do You Actually Need? A Shooter’s Guide by Distance and Discipline

April 25, 2026

After 60 years of manufacturing official NRA targets, the question we hear most often isn’t about paper weight or print quality.  It’s simpler than that: which target do I actually need?  The NRA pistol lineup covers everything from 50-foot slow-fire practice to 50-yard law enforcement qualification. The targets share a familiar format — black bull, buff paper, official scoring rings — but the differences in size, distance, and scoring standard matter. Order the wrong one and you’re either training to

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Getting Started with Shooting Sports in Scouting America

March 19, 2026

The BSA Rifle Shooting and Shotgun Shooting merit badges introduce young people to marksmanship fundamentals: safe firearm handling, proper stance, breath control, and consistent trigger work. Running those programs well requires the right equipment. That starts with the right targets. This guide covers which targets meet Scout BSA range requirements, how to set up a qualification session for a troop, and how to order efficiently for merit badge weekends or summer camp programs. National Target Company has held NRA License

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing & Using Shooting Targets: Paper vs. Steel

February 19, 2026

If you’ve started spending serious time at the range, you’ve probably heard the debate: paper targets versus steel targets.  Some shooters swear by the satisfying “ping” of steel. Others insist paper is the only way to build real precision. Even though we at National Target print targets, we’re happy to concede that there is a place for both. This isn’t about which is “better”. It’s about knowing when to use each one. After 60+ years manufacturing official targets for America’s

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Great American Outdoor Show 2026: Nine Days in Harrisburg Worth Planning For

February 6, 2026

The Great American Outdoor Show runs nine days in Harrisburg next month—over 1,000 exhibitors, 400+ outfitters, 650,000 square feet of hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear. Whether you’re booking your next hunt, shopping for a new rifle, or bringing the family for a weekend, here’s how to make the trip worth it. What Makes This Show Different from Others Open to everyone, not just industry. Unlike trade-only shows, Great American Outdoor Show welcomes hunters, anglers, shooters, and outdoor families. You’re walking

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SHOT Show 2026: How to Make the Most of Your Time in Las Vegas

January 17, 2026

SHOT Show opens in Las Vegas this week from January 20-23—2,700+ exhibitors, four days, two venues. For gun shop owners, range operators, and training facilities, it’s the year’s concentrated opportunity to connect with suppliers, discover products, and negotiate deals that take months to arrange otherwise. Here’s how to make your time there count. What You Get at SHOT Show You’re not calling through customer service or waiting for a sales rep’s next visit. Manufacturers, distributors, and supplier executives are there

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From 50 Feet to State Champion: The Proven Target Progression That Builds Junior Marksmen

October 22, 2025

The overlooked foundation of successful youth marksmanship programs is not the rifle, the range, or even the instructor. It is the paper. The right target teaches focus, safety, and confidence before a single medal is earned. When beginners start on targets scaled to their ability, they learn faster and stay motivated. When they start too far, too small, or too soon, frustration sets in and programs lose participants. Over sixty years of youth shooting experience show a clear truth. The

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Understanding NRA Smallbore Target Materials: Why Paper Weight Matters

October 8, 2025

Not all paper targets are created equal, and at 50 feet or 50 yards, those differences show up in your scores.  Whether you’re shooting your first smallbore match or chasing a Master classification, the paper your bullets punch through can make the difference between a clean score and a frustrating dispute. At National Target Company, we’ve been manufacturing precision targets for 60+ years. We’ve seen shooters struggle with torn holes, scoring disputes, and targets that simply don’t hold up when

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