Don’t throw those cardboard IDPA or IPSC targets away. You can easily extend their useful life. All you need is some quality spray adhesive and some paper targets as shown below.
On the left is the San Jose Repair Center from Action Target. The cost is $0.21 each plus shipping if you order at least 100 of them. I’ve started using these in my classes. I like the scoring areas for several of my drills and courses of fire, and a new repair center can be put up quickly. This also saves a lot space in my truck.
On the right is a paper “Langdon Cut” IDPA target from National Target. An order of 100 is $37.00. You have to specify the “Langdon Cut” when ordering.
Claude Werner of The Tactical Professor brought these repair centers from the TargetBarn.com to my attention; so, I am updating this article to include them as an option.
That fine gentleman of the range, The Magnificent Steve, came up with a nifty target stand design. He was kind enough to make some for me that will work for both 18″ and 24″ width targets.
The plans for the stands are available here:
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