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  2. Target practice - Wikipedia

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    A soldier fires his weapon on a firing range during target practice Archery target practice in US Army. Target practice is a key part of both military training and shooting sports. It involves exercises where people shoot weapons at specific targets. The main goal is to improve the shooter's accuracy and skill with firearms. Through repeated ...

  3. Tannerite - Wikipedia

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    Tannerite is a brand of binary explosive targets used for firearms practice and sold in kit form. [1] [2] The targets comprise a combination of oxidizers and a fuel, primarily aluminium powder, that is supplied as two separate components that are mixed by the user.

  4. Frangible bullet - Wikipedia

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    The United States used frangible lead/Bakelite M22 bullets in aircraft .30 caliber machine guns for target practice at armored RP-63 manned target aircraft. [11] The lower density M22 bullets were of the same shape as conventional M2 bullets for reliable function through self-loading machine guns, but weighed only 110 grains (7.1 g) in ...

  5. Gun laws in Wisconsin - Wikipedia

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    Open carry is legal without a permit anywhere concealed carry is legal. It is legal for all adults unless they are prohibited from possession of firearms. Wisconsin state law 948.60(2)(a) states: "Any person under 18 years of age who possesses or goes armed with a dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor."

  6. Point shooting - Wikipedia

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    Side view of handgun point shooting position. Point shooting (also known as target-[1] or threat-focused shooting, [2] intuitive shooting, instinctive shooting, subconscious tactical shooting, or hipfiring) is a practical shooting method where the shooter points a ranged weapon (typically a repeating firearm) at a target without relying on the use of sights to aim.

  7. Live fire exercise - Wikipedia

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    Safety inspection of ammunition before a live fire exercise On 19 April 1989, the USS Iowa ' s No. 2 turret exploded during a routine live-fire training exercise, killing 47 sailors In any situation in which hazardous materials are involved there exists the potential for a mishap to occur, and when these mishaps occur the results can be as ...

  8. Plastic bullet - Wikipedia

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    Plastic bullet (target shooting): a blunt, lightweight handgun bullet intended for short-range target practice, not intended for use as a weapon. [10] Both types of plastic bullet intended for riot control have caused deaths. [11] [12] Plastic bullets are generally used for riot control. Some plastic bullets are intended to be skip fired ...

  9. Gun laws in Oregon - Wikipedia

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    ORS 166.250(2)(a)(A)...not possess a firearm if they are under 18 years of age, and while a minor, committed the equivalent of an adult felony or a misdemeanor involving violence, within four years of being charged with possession. ORS 166.250(1)(c)...may also possess any firearm temporarily for hunting, target practice, or any other lawful ...