Shooting
Shooting is when a rifle, shotgun or other weapons which fire a projectile, such as bows or crossbows, are fired. Even the firing of artillery, rockets and missiles can be called shooting. A person who is very good at shooting is a marksman. Shooting can take place in a shooting range or in the field in hunting, in shooting sports or in combat. Shooting is also an Olympic sport.
Uses
Shooting is used for hunting birds such as grouse or pheasant, rabbits etc. Sometimes "shooting" just means "hunting".
Violence
Shooting is also used in warfare, self-defense, crime, and law enforcement. When someone commits mass shooting of innocent people, it is sometimes caused by misanthropy – the hate of mankind.
Competitive shooting
In several countries, rifle clubs have been made since the 19th century. Soon, international shooting events were started, including shooting at the Summer Olympics (from 1896) and International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Shooting Championships (from 1897). The ISSF is in charge of Olympic and non-Olympic rifle, pistol and shotgun competitions. However, there are also many national and international shooting sports which other groups are in charge of.
Shooting supplies
In most countries, those who want to use firearms need a license. Firearms can usually be bought from registered shops.
Shooting Media
Glenn Eller surgery at 2008 Summer Olympics double trap finals
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Olympic competitive air rifle shooting by Nancy Johnson in Sydney 2000
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P. E. Svinhufvud, the third President of the Republic of Finland, at shooting range of Kuopio in 1934.
Edward Hacker (1813–1905), after Abraham Cooper, RA, (1787–1868), print of shooting, UK.
Athletes fires from the prone position at a Biathlon competition
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An athlete fires from the sitting position at a Field Target (FT) shooting event
- Spc. Sagen Maddalena and Mary Tucker at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games 50m rifle 3 position, July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (51348063567).jpg
Sagen Maddalena kneeling in the 50m rifle 3-position rifle event at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games
- Shooting at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 50 metre rifle three positions 3.jpg
A sling is visible around the athlete's left wrist, allowing the arm to relax and let the sling carry the rifle's weight
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