The story of Tactical Target Systems
Donald M. Robertson, Founder and Owner of Tactical Target Systems was born in Kansas City, Kansas and raised throughout the Midwest. This is where he developed his passion for hunting, fishing and shooting sports. After graduating Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration he moved to Los Angeles, California. After 18 years of work in the private sector he became a Deputy Sheriff, graduating the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Academy in 1999.
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As a law enforcement officer he worked various different assignments ranging from Patrol Division, Custody Division, Court Services Division, and Special Units. During his career in law enforcement he received specialized training in firearms, armory management, and less-lethal weapons. He was also a Sheriff’s Department Training Instructor for Emergency First Aid and CPR. Deputy Robertson "Honorably Retired" after a proud and distinguished career in 2016.
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Deputy Robertson started designing his own targets while training in long range precision rifle shooting. After years of requests for them by both Law Enforcement Officers and Civilians he opened Tactical Target Systems, LLC in 2011.
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Following 9/11, Deputy Robertson and six other members of his department worked in New York City supporting families of the fallen. With those experiences he has chosen to contribute a portion of all proceeds from TTS sales to tuesday's children and The American Cancer Society's fight against breast and prostate cancer.
The Self-Defense Target is our greatest departure and improvement over traditional silhouette targets. This design created by a medical doctor replaces the standard human silhouette target with an anatomically accurate design containing true to size organs and vital areas of a smaller human male. If you can effectively score on this size of a human target then you can shoot effectively score on all size human threats. Practicing on larger targets makes little sense when actual threats can be much smaller. Unlike the arbitrary numbered scoring system found on standard silhouettes, we have divided our targets into three comprehensive “SCORING LEVELS” which consist of the following: LEVEL 1- Catastrophic/Terminal, LEVEL 2- Critical/Serious, and LEVEL 3- Minor. Shots placed on our targets give the shooter a realistic idea of what effects their shots would have on an actual human being. See the over-lay below for detailed pictures on these major differences from the traditional silhouette target.
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Our new Zombie Target was designed with a "Zombie Kill Zone" to help perfect the acute accuracy needed to destroy these nasty creatures. This target also incorporates all of the vital areas and scoring zones of our Self Defense targets.
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The Long Range Rifle Target design began as hand drafted targets that were reproduced on a home printer. This eventually progressed into the intricate sighting system it is today. The design is intended to allow the shooter to match up their crosshair reticle with the crosshair on the target to create a singular visual crosshair impression. Behind the 1/2" thick crosshair is a light unobtrusive draftsman’s graph. This 16” wide X 20” tall graph consists of measurements from 1" to 1/8" throughout. This graph assists in determining exact shot placements from the center of the target allowing for quick, easy, and precise scope adjustments. This design ability greatly reduces the amount of overall shots necessary to properly “sight-in” a scoped rifle or scoped handgun. Less shots down range equates to less ammunition cost, less equipment wear, and less shooter fatigue.
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The Extreme Long Range Rifle Target implements the same user friendly draftsman graph design as the Long Range Rifle Target and also incorporates a 16” diameter fluorescent circle background for maximum visibility at long distances. *Please note that computer monitor's color and screen resolution settings do not show true fluorescent coloring.
The Short - Medium Range Rifle Target provides eight different aiming points, consisting of four 7" x 7" crosshairs and four 2" x 2" crosshairs, which eliminates the need for frequent target changes. Excellent for distances out to 150 Yards.
Our Multi-Use Target was designed because practice is what it takes to become a faster and more accurate marksman. This target features two vertical rows of five circles. Starting with a one inch diameter circle and increasing by one inch up to a five inch diameter circle. These targets are excellent for accuracy training and competition for both handguns and rifles.
*Please note that computer monitor's color and screen resolution settings do not allow true fluorescent coloring.
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Other improvements that separate us from traditional targets are the materials we use and the packaging they ship in. All of our targets' dimensions are 25" tall by 19" wide and are printed on heavy 60 lbs. clean white paper. Our shipping boxes are designed with perforated edges for easy cutting, allowing them to be used for target backing or as a carrying box for unused targets. Our targets come in quantities of 25 which are glued and padded with chipboard backing for easy handling and use. We have considered every area of the shooting experience to make our total package user friendly.
Our Partners
TH Holsters was founded in 2015 in a garage in Kansas City, stemming from the love of design and engineering. A passion for shooting sports and quality gear that wouldn't break the bank started this journey. TH Holsters was founded on exactly that. Their mission is to create quality gear at an affordable price for all shooting skill levels. ​​
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All of their products are meticulously engineered and tested to ensure superior quality and function.​
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View the TH Hoslters website here
MaxxSafe offers a unique firearm protection service that steps in when you need it most, if your firearm is confiscated during a legal, justified self-defense usage. They stand by your side, replacing your firearm swiftly, so you can continue to feel secure and protected.
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