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Shooting

Shooting is the process of firing a projectile weapon, the activity is conducted as a recreational activity and in competition through the use of guns, bows, crossbows, etc.

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no bird

Sports; Shooting

When a shotgun clay target is judged to be illegal. This can happen when the bird is thrown from the trap it is broken, or is not thrown when the shooter calls for it, or is thrown before the shooter ...

offhand

Sports; Shooting

This is the normal shooting position when firing a pistol.

pistol

Sports; Shooting

This is a firearm that can be held and fired with one hand.

primer

Sports; Shooting

This is the explosive that ignites the gunpowder.

prone

Sports; Shooting

The shooter lies on the ground or on a mat. The shooter can only support the gun with their hands and one shoulder and they are allowed to put their cheek against the buttstock for aiming. The ...

pull

Sports; Shooting

When the shooter is ready to shot a clay target he calls out "pull" so that the target will be released.

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