target shooting

Example Sentences

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“I can’t go target shooting with my wife. All my guns are in storage, locked up. I don’t even have access to them.”

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

“Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

An air gun fires pellets using compressed air and is typically used for target shooting.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2023

Attractions such as roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and target shooting commonly offered visceral thrills like flying through the air or served as outlets for aggression.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

Then Uncle spent about twenty minutes telling us about the time when he was young and he and a friend decided to practice target shooting with some cans.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata