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What Is The Definition Of An Airgun In Shooting Sports?What Is An Airgun? Definition & Meaning On SportsLingo

In shooting sports, an airgun is a type of gun that can shoot pellets or BBs using gas, spring piston, or compressed air to eject the bb or pellet out of the gun. They are ideal for those new to the sport, and for those who are practicing in smaller areas.

What Distance Can Air Guns Shoot?

Air guns can shoot BBs about 15 feet while pellets go a bit further to 33 feet.

What Is The Point Of Using An Air Gun For Shooting Sports?

When it comes down to learning marksmanship and target practice, using an airgun is a safe, effective way to learn. They also have a few benefits, including being cheaper, and they can be used in areas with smaller proximity compared to larger, more wide-open ranges. Also, those who are new to shooting sports can easily be trained using air guns before they work up to other guns. It’s crucial to remember weapon safety no matter what type of gun is used, but it’s a lot easier to train gun safety to a novice with an air gun.

Who Can Own An Air Gun?

For most air guns, the only regulation for ownership or transfer requirements is that the owner must be 18 years of age. There’s no paperwork or filings involved. Firearms follow much stricter federal and state guidelines.

Examples Of How Air Gun Is Used In Commentary

1. Before becoming one of the best shooting sports marksman in the state, he trained with an air gun.

Sports The Term Is Used

1. Shooting Sports

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