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*Un-intentional shooting at a person is likely to be called [[manslaughter]]. | *Un-intentional shooting at a person is likely to be called [[manslaughter]]. | ||
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| + | * [[Hunting]] with: | ||
| + | ** [[Firearm]]s: [[Handgun]], [[Shotgun]] and [[Rifle]] | ||
| + | ** [[Archery]]: [[Crossbow]], [[Compound bow]] | ||
| + | * [[Fishing]] | ||
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[[Category:Sports]] | [[Category:Sports]] | ||
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[[Category:Hobbies]] | [[Category:Hobbies]] | ||
Revision as of 06:18, December 10, 2014
Shooting is the act of discharging a rifle, gun or other projectile weapon.
Sport shooting
Shooting as a sport or hobby usually means the discharge of a rifle or gun at a designated target on a rifle range.
This can include Skeet shooting as well as target shooting.
Shooting animals
Shooting animals as targets is known as hunting.
Examples include:
Alternative uses
The discharge of a weapon at a person is said to be "a shooting".
- Intentional shooting is likely to be murder, except if done as a judicial act or by legal authority (such as in an act of capital punishment or euthanasia, or by a police or detention officer in the course of their duties.)
- Un-intentional shooting at a person is likely to be called manslaughter.