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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.

Contributors in Shooting

Shooting

10 ring

Sports; Shooting

See concentric circles.

action

Sports; Shooting

This is the device that is fired on bolt-action and breech loading rifles.

aiming off

Sports; Shooting

When a shooter takes into account the wind and makes adjustments when aiming at a target.

air gun

Sports; Shooting

Either an Air Rifle or Air Pistol.

air pistol

Sports; Shooting

A pistol that uses either compressed air or carbon dioxide to shoot lead pellets.

air rifle

Sports; Shooting

A rifle that uses either compressed air or carbon dioxide to shoot lead pellets.

assistant range official

Sports; Shooting

He is in charge of making sure that the scoring official posts the correct score after each shot has been taken.

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