A self-contained and collapsible target stand includes a main body and at least one stand leg insertable into the main body. The target stand is capable of transitioning between an assembled state where the at least one stand leg is inserted into side surface apertures, and a collapsed state where the at least one stand leg is inserted into a cavity defined within the main body. The main body has a top surface with at least one support member aperture. The at least one support member aperture is capable of receiving a support member for a shooting target.