markswoman

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The then-deputy L.A. police chief and future chief James Davis — who gloried in the nickname “Two-Gun Davis” — recommended markswoman Marion Semmelmeyer as the crack shot for a newsreel scene in 1933.

From Los Angeles Times

He was evaluated by a physicist, shot by a markswoman and performed by actor Jeanne Moreau.

From The Guardian

“The only unusual thing I remember is that she once worked at a shooting range. She described herself as ‘a very talented markswoman.’ ”

From The New Yorker

“You are a very, very clever little girl,” the monarch told the petite young markswoman after catching her act — which likely included such awe-inspiring Oakley stunts as snuffing out a flame with a single bullet.

From Seattle Times

“Among the soldiers in this Caracal force was a markswoman who rushed forward and struck one of the terrorists,” the IDF said.

From Washington Times