Shooting

Shooting with the rifle, pistol and shotgun2 has been practiced in many countries since the Middle Ages. During the 19th century, however, shooting also developed into a sport: associations, federations, councils, confederations, unions or organizations were formed in some countries, using different words to describe the alliance3 of shooters in clubs or the alliance clubs in local, regional or national organizations.

Shooting with the rifle, pistol and shotgun has been practiced in many countries since the Middle Ages. During the 19th century, however, shooting also developed into a sport： associations, federations, councils, confederations, unions or organizations were formed in some countries, using different words to describe the alliance of shooters in clubs or the alliance clubs in local, regional or national organizations,