Field of Fire


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

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Blaze Orange


A bright orange color worn to increase hunter visibility and reduce accidental shootings, require...


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Circle of Safety


The area around a hunter where others should not stand when a firearm is loaded, preventing muzzl...


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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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Hunter Orange


Another name for blaze orange, the highly visible color mandated in many states for hunter safety.


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Zone of Fire


A clearly defined area in which each hunter can shoot without risking others; critical for group ...


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