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FIRING RANGE

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A piece of ground over which small arms or artillery may be fired at targets.

Rifle Range (Non-Preferred)

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Related Terms

Term Note
ARMOURED VEHICLE An armoured fighting vehicle. Often survive as commemorative monuments,targets and coastal wrecks.
BOMBING RANGE A designated area of land, incorporating targets, used for bombing practice. Usually located on an island or on the shore below the high water mark.
BOMBING RANGE MARKER A marker on the ground, showing the direction of flight, allowing bombers to locate the bombing range.
BUTTS A mound or structure on which an archery, musketry or artillery target is erected. Use specific type where known.
PRACTICE BATTERY A site where guns or artillery are mounted for training purposes. Use specific term where known.
TANK TRAINING RANGE An area of ground, with associated buildings and structures, where personnel are trained in the operation of tanks and other military vehicles.
TRACKED TARGET RANGE A site where anti aircraft guns and artillery are fired at a moving target propelled along a narrow gauge track.

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