- published: 06 Jul 2016
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Shooting is the act or process of discharging firearms or other projectile weapons such as bows or crossbows. Even the firing of artillery, rockets, and missiles can be called shooting. A person who specializes in shooting is a marksman. Shooting can take place in a shooting range or in the field in hunting, in shooting sports, or in combat.
Marksmanship has inspired competition, and in several countries rifle clubs started to form in the 19th century. Soon international shooting events evolved, including shooting at the Summer Olympics (from 1896) and World Championships (from 1897). The International Shooting Sport Federation still administers Olympic and non-Olympic rifle, pistol, shotgun, and running target shooting competitions, although there is also a large number of national and international shooting sports controlled by unrelated organizations.
Shooting technique differs depending on factors like the type of firearm used (from a handgun to a sniper rifle); the distance to and nature of the target; the required precision; and the available time. Breathing and position play an important role when handling a handgun or a rifle. Some shooting sports, such as IPSC shooting, make a sport of combat style shooting. The prone position, kneeling position, and standing position offer different amounts of support for the shooter.
I've seen through the shading
And down to what's within
Reaching you will feel me
Lost and alone
You said i was what you were looking for
So why do i feel so empty
And it seemed so real
Pulled from my grasp taken away
Am i nothing in your eyes
Reaching out i feel
You were pulling away, never letting me in
I am nothing in your eyes
Day in day out i see you live your life again
A fool i stand here in waiting
In letters words and pictures
You profess your love to me
And to the last they were lies
The malice i should feel for you deceitfulness
Some how always escapes me
And in the shading
Between the words you said to me