Abstract: A target stand includes an upright assembly having a lower end and an upper end. A target adapter socket includes a support element removably coupled to the upper end of the upright assembly and fixedly coupled to a socket member. The socket member has an upwardly directed socket. A steel target has a planar target surface, a lower end, and a tab portion extending from the lower end. The steel target has no extraneous elements which would affect a bullet strike or compromise the strength and hardness of the steel. The tab portion of the steel target is removably received by the upwardly directed socket of the target adapter socket.