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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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Shooting

bunker

Sports; Shooting

This is a long concrete bunker, which is located in front of the firing line in trap shooting. This is where the machines that throw the clay targets are located. It is also known as a trench.

bore

Sports; Shooting

The interior size, diameter, of the barrel of a rifle or pistol.

blinders

Sports; Shooting

These are devices that some shooters wear on the side of their glasses to keep the wind out of their eyes and also to prevent them from seeing any movement out of the side of their eye.

birds

Sports; Shooting

See Clay Targets

breech

Sports; Shooting

This is the back of the barrel and the area where the bullets will be loaded into the barrel.

broken target

Sports; Shooting

This is a clay target that breaks apart before it has been fired at.

bullet

Sports; Shooting

See Cartridge.

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