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... of America]</ref>, etc that requires the riding of a horse to negotiate a shooting pattern where targets are engaged with theatrical-stage-[[blank ammunition] ...untedshooting.com/jim_rodgers.htm Rodgers, Jim. "Origins of Cowboy Mounted Shooting]</ref>

...ld wide with several sanctioning organizations including the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS), Western Action Shootists Association (WASA), and National C ...<ref name="GD">Taffin, John (2005). ''The Gun Digest Book of Cowboy Action Shooting: Guns · Gear · Tactics. Gun Digest Books.'' pp. 256. ISBN 978-0896891401.

...ifle Association]]. The young Burlew was an avid participant in [[shooting sports]] and hunting from an early age, bagging his first deer at age 10.<ref name ...clay shooting]]. He also currently has his [[IPSC]] Black Badge in handgun shooting. His wife and daughter are also active firearm enthusiasts.

... bullets 1870.jpg|thumb|right|Drawings from 1870 of a hollow point express rifle bullet before firing (1, 2) and after recovery from the game animal (3, 4, <ref>John Henry Walsh (1871). ''British Rural Sports, Comprising Shooting, Hunting, Coursing, Fishing, [etc.]''. Frederick Warne and Co.. p. 109.</re

...i-tank gun, or a gun used in the delivery of naval gunfire. Calling your [[rifle]] a "gun" can result in... well, just watch the video. ...omatic firearm designed for a single user is referred to as an [[automatic rifle]]. However, many regulatory agencies, such as the American [[Bureau of Alc

...ers. Allegations of abuse by ATF inspectors soon arose from the [[National Rifle Association]] (NRA) and certain targeted Federal firearms licensees. The gu ...isions was that persons traveling from one state to another for a shooting sports event or any other lawful activity cannot be arrested for a [[Concealed car

...ncludes a 6,000-square-foot (560 m2) classroom area, 12 shooting ranges, a rifle range, live fire simulators, underground training simulators, a SWAT tower, ...d "First Family", are invited to attend a day of free activities including shooting automatic weapons, catered food, and fireworks.

...l (usually steel) suspended from a supporting framework which is used as a shooting target. As the term "gong" is an obvious allusion to the Asian hanging mus ...he far end of the range after each round (this can be quite nice if you're shooting at 400 yards).

...for self defense, sporting uses (hunting), and recreational uses ([[target shooting]]). In places where those rights have been lost such as the [[United Kingdo ...ators, and the market for furs could provide a source of income. Acquiring shooting skills was connected with survival, and acquiring these skills was a "rite

This limits a citizen to legally own a .22 to .380 caliber rifle or similar firearm without a full-automatic firing system. ...apons. And even then they may only get a licence for category III weapons (sports weapons).

* ''(1) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the fo * ''(2) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.'

...d use [[firearm]]s for hunting, the control of feral animals, and [[target shooting]]. Low levels of violent crime through much of the 20th century kept level ... "Genuine Reason" must be given, relating to pest control, hunting, target shooting, or collecting. Self-defence is not accepted as a reason for issuing a lic

...ownership as being primarily for sporting or recreational purposes (target shooting). In addition to specific business uses, the [[Firearms Act, 1995|Firearms ...[magazines]], limiting [[handguns]] to 10 rounds and most [[semi-automatic rifle]]s to 5. The restrictions did not cover [[rimfire]] rifles or manual (e.g.,

... in public places is not permitted. A [[crossbow]] is paralleled to an air rifle in legal matters. ...other license holders as referees, shooting diaries or certificates from a shooting club.<ref>[http://www.intermin.fi/intermin/hankkeet/asearpa/home.nsf/PFBD/F

... obtaining a certificate from a shooting range after attending a practical shooting course), declare to have a clean criminal record (verification will be made ... that have been specifically engineered and/or manufactured for [[shooting sports]]

* '''Restricted Weapons''' include [[machine gun]]s, selective-fire [[assault rifle]]s, [[grenade]]s and rocket launchers. This category also includes some non ...lecting, [[Shooting sports#3-gun shooting sports|3-gun]] and service rifle shooting. Those people that did not want the extra hassle and expense of the endorse

...allowed to keep firearms (normally for hunting and [[Shooting sport|sports shooting]]), the acquisition and storage of guns is still regulated by the state. ...e registered by the Norwegian Register of Hunters.]</ref> [[Semi-automatic rifle|Semi-automatic]] and [[bolt action]] rifles, as well as [[shotguns]], make

...neral class of firearms from their larger cousins: [[long gun]]s such as [[rifle]]s and [[shotgun]]s, mounted weapons such as [[machine gun]]s and [[autocan ...andgrip is considered a design change that creates either a short-barreled rifle or any other weapon, and therefore such additions are generally only found

[[Image:Reload Cartridge Example 3.jpg|right|thumb|Components of a modern rifle cartridge. Top-to-bottom: Copper-jacketed bullet, smokeless powder granul ...ugs or specific performance as regards [[bullet]] [[velocity]]. [[Shooting sports|Target shooters]] seek the best achievable accuracy, as well as the best sh

...n, can be taken with shot as small at #8 (#7 1/2 is recommended for [[trap shooting]]). Some people like to use larger shot because it can kill at slightly lon ...ction, throws open but very uniform patterns; it is useful for close-range shooting

# Spend a few hours, preferably spread over a week or so, shooting at small objects with your new "shotgun training tool." Remember to pull th #* For ''sport shooting'', which usually included some type of bird, such as a dove or a [[clay pig

...30 shots); consisting of six 5-shot series, each series fired in 5 minutes shooting time * There are 6 series each of 5-shots fired in 5 minutes shooting time.

[[Image:Air-rifle-shooting.jpg|thumb|300px|Competition in [[10 metre air rifle]]]] ...some of which have Olympic status. They are divided into four disciplines: rifle, pistol, shotgun and running target.

... weapons and father the modern [[artillery shell]]. Joseph was also a keen sports shooter in his own right and a friend of the celebrated sportsman Colonel [ ...le. At the age of 29, Manton was to create a mechanism that allowed him to rifle a barrel with greater ease. He also refined shot design to create a wooden

... [[small arms]] such as [[M1911]] pistols, rifles, and shotguns. The [[USA Shooting Team]], Marines assigned to Special Operations Command, and the LAPD SWAT t ...Kimber of Oregon, which quickly built a reputation for accurate [[.22 long rifle]] caliber rifles, began to expand its product line and eventually acquired

... arms]] — [[pistol]], [[machine gun]], [[grenade launcher]], [[anti-tank rifle]] — that includes variants (most of which may be linked to the same page. *[[KBP A-91|A-91]] (Russia - Compact Assault Rifle - 5.45 x 39 mm, 5.56 x 45 mm, 7.62 x 39 mm)

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...}}Marksmanship refers to the art/skill of using a [[firearm]], such as a [[rifle]] or a [[pistol]]. ...] will fire. Once the grip/hold is achieved, only the index finger of the shooting hand moves during the trigger squeeze. During initial training a marksman

.... Scale in [[minute of arc | minutes of arc]], correct for NRA high power rifle using yards.]] ...h [[airgun]]s, [[black powder]] firearms, modern [[handgun]]s, or modern [[rifle]]s. The targets used are rams, turkeys, pigs, and chickens, which are cut

...y the association comprise of [[Shooting sport|precision]] and [[Practical shooting|practical shooters]], hunters and arms collectors. * [[Canada]]: [[Dominion of Canada Rifle Association]]

...bility of merging the UK's three main National Governing Bodies for Target Shooting. ...f a coherent development ladder for British [[Shooting_sports#Rifle|Target Rifle]] shooters to progress from grassroots to elite level.

[[Image:National Rifle Association logo.png|right|thumb|National Rifle Association logo]] ...le Association of the [[USA]]. For the [[UK]] organisation, see [[National Rifle Association of the United Kingdom]]

...gdom)''' (NRA) is the governing body of full bore [[rifle]] and [[pistol]] shooting in the [[United Kingdom]]. ...ganisation will be known as the '''National Association of Target Shooting Sports''', (NATSS). This move is intended to coincide with the opening of the UK's

...d more powder; this can be seen in firearms such as those made by [[Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company]], which made rifles with nominal powder capacities f ...ntually dropped due to a combination of safety concerns, and new smokeless rifle cartridges that offered even higher velocities, such as the [[.30-30 Winche

'''Plinking''' refers to informal target [[shooting]] done at non-traditional targets such as tin cans, glass bottles, and ball ...ut undoubtedly the most common caliber used for plinking is the [[.22 Long Rifle]] [[rimfire]] [[cartridge]]s<ref name="zen">[http://www.gunsandammomag.com/

... the speed with which the stage is completed with penalties for inaccurate shooting. Practical shooting evolved from experimentation with handguns used for self-defense. The resea

...called a "rifled gun." Rifles are used in warfare, hunting and [[shooting sports]]. ...es]], which are popular for vermin control, hunting small game, and casual shooting ("[[plinking]]").

...ssociation| USPSA]] National champion and 5-time [[International Practical Shooting Confederation]] (IPSC) World Champion. ...eir childhood shooting and competing with [[handgun]]s, [[shotgun]]s and [[rifle]]s. While tin cans and paper plates were the standard targets, Leatham was

{{rifle The '''SKS''' is a Russian [[7.62x39mm]] caliber [[Semi-automatic rifle|semi-automatic carbine]], designed in 1945 by [[Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov]

...est-known for the [[Savage Model 99|Model 99]] [[hammerless]] lever-action rifle, no longer in production, and the very popular [[.300 Savage]] sporting car ...age introduced the [[Savage Model 24|Model 24]], a then-rare U.S. [[O/U]] (rifle over shotgun) [[combination gun]], that sold over a million copies.<ref>Har

...f the three people who come to this site and don't already know this: A '''shooting range''' or '''firing range''' is a specialized facility designed for [[fir ...g]] or [[10 m Air Pistol|10&nbsp;m&nbsp;Air&nbsp;Pistol]]/[[10 m Air Rifle|Rifle]].

[[Image:Hattie Johnson 2.jpg|thumb|right|A 10 metre air rifle shooter.]] ...ive pigeons was an Olympic event (albeit only once, in 1900). The shooting sports are categorized by the type of firearm or target used.

...], and [[Sporting Clays (shooting)|sporting clay]] shooting. These involve shooting clay disks, also known as clay pigeons, thrown in various ways. ...tury, shotgun-type weapons were largely replaced on the battlefield with [[rifle]]s, which were more accurate over longer ranges. The decline in military us

...e]]- and non-cartridge varieties, from [[zip gun]]s to the highest-quality shooting-match weapons. [[Image:Shiloh Sharps 1874 Hartford 50 90 Rifle.jpg|thumb|right|Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 Hartford in .50-90 Sharps]]

...''' is a speed shooting championship and governed by the [[Steel Challenge Shooting Association]] ([[SCSA]]). The competition was founded by Mike Dalton and Mi ... the $390,000 in cash and prizes - the largest purse in competitive pistol shooting.<ref>About Us http://steelchallenge.com/about/</ref>

...</ref> and the only one producing firearms in all four market segments: [[rifle]]s, [[shotgun]]s, pistols, and [[revolver]]s. ...caliber 22/45 target pistol]]Ruger is a dominant player in the .22 rimfire rifle market in the U.S. with its [[Ruger 10/22]]. The 10/22 is popular due to b

...ld War II, who favored the newly-designed [[High Standard HDM]] [[.22 Long Rifle]] pistol. "Wild Bill" Donovan, director of the OSS, demonstrated the pisto ...rifle suppressor, showing expansion chamber "reflexed" (going back around) rifle barrel, and four baffles. Diffractor and baffles are carefully shaped to d

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... and over 350 affiliated clubs, make USPSA the dominant competitive pistol shooting organization in the United States and the largest Region within IPSC. USPSA The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is a 501c(3) non-profit Delaware corporation that is cu

... of the only yellow house in the neighbourhood or hide behind a bright red sports car. Often the urban sniper will take advantage of, or create holes in wall ...r or hostage. Thus weapons used by military snipers like the [[M82 Barrett rifle]] with armor piercing rounds, would '''not''' be suitable for taking use on

Since the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT, The Brady Campaign experienced a bump in new supporters<ref ...e|select-fire]] weapons are as good as identical, since a [[semi-automatic rifle]] may be fired rapidly.<ref>[http://blog.bradycampaign.org/?p=693 Brady Cam

...on, regulatory changes made in [[May 2006]] provide a one-year amnesty for rifle and shotgun owners facing prosecution for failing to register their firearm ....32 ACP]] ammunition, with the exception of certain guns typically used in shooting competitions, were added to the list of prohibited firearms.

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...Y/is_1_48/ai_80635894 Smith & wesson model compact: Good looking and great shooting, petty finds that there is a lot to like about this new offering from the S ...n the rest of the world it has become a popular [[combat pistol shooting]] sports cartridge. With good JHP bullets in the more energetic loads (> 500 ft·lbf

...yon.net/The_44Special_A_Reappraisal.htm "The .44 Special - A Reappraisal"] Shooting Times Magazine August 1966.</ref><ref>Keith, E. [http://www.darkcanyon.net/ ...46/ai_76782005 "Lethal force: Selling Cowboy Action To More Than Cowboys"] Shooting Industry, June, 2001.</ref>

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...sports, such as the [[Shooting at the Summer Olympics|Olympic]] [[10 m Air Rifle]] and [[10 m Air Pistol]] events. ... Girandoni (1744-1799) and is sometimes referred to as the [[Girandoni Air Rifle]] or Girandoni air gun in literature (the name is also spelled "Girandony"o

...00 Consumer Magazines]</ref> and an official publication of the [[National Rifle Association]] (NRA). ...114. </ref> This call eventually led to the revitalization of the National Rifle Association and established a Board of Directors to help manage the nation-

.... She won a gold medal in the 1984 Olympic Games. In [[Shooting sports|gun sports]], men and women compete as equals. There is even a group of women shooters ...sted Canada's wartime efforts. A proud example is the [[Dominion of Canada Rifle Association]], founded in 1868, which has trained generations of Canadians

...dnshootingsports.org/2009/02/C301-pressRelease.html "The Canadian Shooting Sports Association applauds Bill to end the hated Long Gun Registry"], February 9 ...preferring to limit their scope almost exclusively to competitive shooting sports and safety instruction.

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...gi CMP affiliated club.] The CMP operates through a network of affiliated shooting clubs and [http://www.odcmp.com/Clubs/StateAssoc.htm state associations] th ... 104-106, 10 February 1996) created the ''Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice & Firearms Safety'' (CPRPFS) to take over administration and promo

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