Shooting

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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three-position rifle

Sports; Shooting

The competitors score points when they fire their rifles from the kneeling, prone and standing positions.

timer mechanism

Sports; Shooting

This is a device that releases a target 0-3 seconds after the competitor has called for it to be released.

trap

Sports; Shooting

A device that flings or tosses clay targets into the air in trap shooting.

trap shooting

Sports; Shooting

This is a contest whereby contestants shoot clay targets that have been thrown into the air by the trap.

trench

Sports; Shooting

See Bunker.

trigger

Sports; Shooting

This is the mechanism that when pulled or squeezed by the finger, will move the firing pin which in turn will hit the cartridge and the bullet will be fired.