firing range

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firing range

A soldier practices at the firing range.

Definition

Noun: 1. A designated area for practicing shooting: A firing range is a controlled, safe environment where individuals can practice using firearms or other projectile weapons at stationary or moving targets. Its primary purpose is to develop and maintain marksmanship skills. 2. The distance a weapon can effectively fire: In a military or technical context, it can refer to the maximum distance over which a weapon can accurately deliver projectiles.

Usage Examples

  • As a practice facility:

    • New police recruits must complete 50 hours on the firing range before field training.
    • The sports club has an indoor firing range for archery practice.
    • Safety goggles and ear protection are mandatory on the firing range.

  • Referring to weapon capability:

    • The new missile has an effective firing range of over 300 kilometers.
    • The sniper adjusted his scope, accounting for the target being at the outer limit of the rifle's firing range.
Advanced Usage
  • "Within/out of firing range": Used to describe a position relative to a weapon's effective distance.
    • The helicopter stayed out of firing range of the ground troops.
    • Once the enemy ships were within firing range, the captain gave the order to attack.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shooting range: A more general synonym, often used interchangeably with "firing range" for practice facilities.
  • Target range: Specifically emphasizes the area used for target practice.
  • Weapons range: A broader term that can include testing areas for various weapons systems.
  • Gun range: A common informal term for a firearm practice facility.
Synonyms
  • Practice range
  • Target range
  • Shooting gallery (typically for indoor, short-range practice)
Related Phrases
  • Live-fire range: A range where actual ammunition is used, as opposed to one using simulated or training rounds.
    • The exercise will be conducted on a live-fire range.
  • Range safety officer: The official responsible for enforcing safety rules on a firing range.
firing range

A soldier practices at the firing range.

Noun
  1. a practice range for target practice

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