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The sport of target shooting using a gun. Involves tests of accuracy and speed of fireing, From various positions. Shooting at either fixed or moving targets. Different gun catogorees include air-guns, firearms and muzzle-loading rifles.

Popularity
Because of its long heritage and broad appeal, the shooting sports are enjoyed by a large number of participants around the world.

Location
Target shooting is largely conducted within clubs and club premises.
The British government, motivated by the perception that guns are associated with violent crime instead of sportsmanship. Have enacted restrictive gun control legislation in the UK

Ability
All shooting sports require concentration, self-discipline and great self-control, despite what you may see on TV, anger or any other emotional stress will destroy any possibility of consistanly hitting the bulls eye (target).

Potential
The sport of shooting has always enjoyed the distinction of awarding the first medals of the Olympic Games.

Closely Related Activities
Pigeon shooting 528, Clay Pigeon shooting 526, Driven shooting 740.

For shooting with a bow and arrow, see;
Target Archery 15, Clout archery 676, Crossbow 165.

Sports that include target shooting see;
The modern Pentathlon 35, Biathlon 25.

Cost
Clubs will usually have guns and equipment so that beginners can try the sport at minimum expense.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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