Downrange


The area in front of the shooter where bullets or arrows travel; must remain clear for safety.

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Echo Range


An informal term describing the area beyond a target where sound (and bullets) may travel, highli...


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Field of Fire


The defined sector where a hunter can shoot safely without risking others; crucial in group hunts.


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Muzzle Control


A key safety practice of always keeping a firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction to prevent...


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Zeroing a Rifle


Aligning a rifle’s sights or scope so bullets land at the point of aim at a specific distance, cr...


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Backstop


A berm or structure behind targets designed to stop or catch bullets or arrows, ensuring a safe s...


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