About Us
What is Target Meister?
Quick Overview
Meister is German for master, which implies we are the Master of Targets!
Target Meister is a family business that sells innovative target stands, shooting targets, and accessories. If I were to divulge a mission statement, I would say Target Meister provides target systems that challenge and improve a shooter's marksmanship skills; because, if it ever comes down to it, you've only got one shot. So, if you're up for the challenge, prove it.
We do not employ prepubescent Chinese kids. Everything we sell is made in Arizona, USA.
The People Behind Target Meister
L2R: Simone, Clint, Jen, Mom, Paul
Prescott National Forest in Arizona
I'm Clint, the top brass in this outfit. My two partners in crime are Jen and
Paul, who just happen to be my girlfriend and dad. We are passionate shooters
who believe it is a god given right to bear arms. When I grew up in North
Dakota, we used guns for hunting and recreation. Because there are no bad guys
in ND, self-defense wasn't in our vocabulary. Today we live in Arizona's Wild
West desert and practice shooting for self-defense and fun.
We are very cool and open-minded people. Feel free to contact us about any issue or idea you have.
How Did It All Begin?
The Prelude
My Dad and I have been shooting all our lives. I can remember nailing a big piece of plywood to a fence post in my grandpa's pasture, stapling on a target and calling it good. It wasn't until I moved to Arizona and started shooting at the local city range that we needed a portable and easy to use target system. At first, we would swing by the dumpsters at the mall and find a box to tape our targets to.
The Evolution
One day I decided to construct a target stand utilizing the spare wood in the garage. Novice shooters at the range would usually blast the hell out of my wooden target stand, eventually leveling it. We'd pick up the pieces and head for home; the fun was over. It was back to the proverbial target stand drawing board. This spawned an evolutionary target stand fabrication process, where every successive stand was more robust than its predecessor against those bungling gunslingers.
The Genesis
Somewhere along the line, Paul made the first PVC stand prototype. It was extremely portable, modular, and repairable in the field. Looking back now, that prototype was the inception of Target Meister. Because of the stand's field repairability, no longer would a bad shot send us packin'.
The Realization
Because we build such bad ass target systems, guys and gals at the range constantly ask, "where did you get that stand?" or "where can I buy one?" I finally decided that we need to make our stands available to these curious gun toters.
The Reality
Too many guys are shooting at boxes of rocks, their husbands' home entertainment centers, five gallon pails of sand, and beer cans. If you're at all serious about shooting and firearm safety, you need a bitchin' target system from Target Meister. Our target systems will help you fine-tune your marksmanship skills, whether you are shooting for self-defense, competition, law enforcement, hunting, or just for fun. Let me tell ya, they're a real hoot and a holler!
The Future
We are always dreaming up cool and innovative target systems that challenge our shootin' skills. Currently, we are developing a moving target system that will test a shooter's target acquiring ability, which is extremely vital for law enforcement, self-defense, and, of course, the die hards. Die hards are these guys that go to the range in full camo paint and gear and are ready for gorilla warfare at the drop of a dime. Yeah, we even make target systems for those characters.