Long A Zone Target
Long A Zone Steel Target System — SR500 Rifle-Rated IPSC
The Long A Zone Steel Target System from Defense Targets is built for shooters who want to train on the zone that scores. The 6" × 20" strike face is cut from 3/8" SR500 rifle-rated steel — harder and more durable than standard AR500 — and isolates the IPSC A Zone in a tall, narrow profile that demands precise shot placement on every run. Whether you're drilling for competition or building fundamental accuracy, the Long A Zone rewards good hits and exposes bad ones.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Target Type | IPSC Long A Zone Steel Target |
| Strike Face Material | 3/8″ SR500 Rifle-Rated Steel |
| Strike Face Dimensions | 6″ × 20″ |
| Base | Steel base with 2×4 bracket — included |
| Lumber Compatibility | 2×4 (steel target) or 1×2 (steel & paper) |
| Hardware Included | All brackets and bolts |
| Hostage Paddle Options | None / Standard Head / T-Box / Credit Card |
| Finish | Ships unpainted (field-ready for any coating) |
| Patent | Patent Pending |
Train The Zone That Matters Most
In IPSC and USPSA competition, A Zone hits are what separate good scores from great ones. The Long A Zone's 6" × 20" profile isolates that high-value scoring area and forces you to earn every hit — building the accuracy and consistency that translates directly to the stage. Use it solo for focused precision drills or pair it with a full IPSC target system to train transitions between scoring zones.
Why SR500 Steel?
SR500 is a higher-hardness steel than AR500, purpose-built for steel target applications. The 3/8" SR500 strike face resists pitting, deformation, and cracking through thousands of rifle and pistol rounds — keeping your target safe, flat, and performing long after cheaper AR500 plates would fail.
Simple Setup. Anywhere You Shoot.
The steel base accepts a standard 2×4 for steel target use or 1×2s for paper and steel combinations. All brackets and bolts are included — just add lumber. The system fits easily in most vehicles and assembles in seconds at the range.
Optional Hostage Paddles
Add a hostage paddle to run shoot / no-shoot target discrimination drills:
- Standard Head Paddle
- T-Box Hostage Paddle
- Credit Card Hostage Paddle
Perfect For
- IPSC and USPSA A Zone precision training
- Competition prep and stage simulation
- Defensive marksmanship and accuracy drills
- Law enforcement and military qualification
- Pistol, carbine, and rifle range sessions