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fandomhigh2014-02-05 03:00 am
doubleohblonde) wrote in fandomhigh2014-02-05 03:00 am
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Armed and Dangerous [Tuesday, Period Four]
They were back in a simulated shooting range again this week, but the counters were gone, with sandbags in their place, the targets were further back, and instead of pistols, there were rifles set out instead.
"Good afternoon," Bond greeted them. "Now last week I mentioned that pistol shooting utilises a somewhat different skill set to using other firearms, as a case in point we're going to be working with sniper rifles today. Now while a handgun is likely to be used as a relatively short-range weapon, and is easier to carry and conceal than larger weapons, a sniper rifle is used for accurate shots over large ranges, achieving these objectives through use of telescopic sights and engineering for precision. While using both kind of firearms requires a steady hand and a good eye, a sniper must also be able to take a number of other factors, such as wind speed and direction, into account to be able to make their shot, and as well as often requiring patience and the ability to select an ideal location to shoot from, though we won't go into those last two today."
He then went on to explain the working of the rifles, including how to properly operate the bolt action and read the sight, before demonstrating how to aim and fire the weapon from a prone position.
"Now for the most part the range has been set up as optimal conditions, that is to say no wind to take into account, but there is a section," Bond indicated a few of the farther lanes, "...with less favourable wind conditions for those who feel up to a challenge or who just want to see the effect."
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"Good afternoon," Bond greeted them. "Now last week I mentioned that pistol shooting utilises a somewhat different skill set to using other firearms, as a case in point we're going to be working with sniper rifles today. Now while a handgun is likely to be used as a relatively short-range weapon, and is easier to carry and conceal than larger weapons, a sniper rifle is used for accurate shots over large ranges, achieving these objectives through use of telescopic sights and engineering for precision. While using both kind of firearms requires a steady hand and a good eye, a sniper must also be able to take a number of other factors, such as wind speed and direction, into account to be able to make their shot, and as well as often requiring patience and the ability to select an ideal location to shoot from, though we won't go into those last two today."
He then went on to explain the working of the rifles, including how to properly operate the bolt action and read the sight, before demonstrating how to aim and fire the weapon from a prone position.
"Now for the most part the range has been set up as optimal conditions, that is to say no wind to take into account, but there is a section," Bond indicated a few of the farther lanes, "...with less favourable wind conditions for those who feel up to a challenge or who just want to see the effect."
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