Shooting Sports Focus

Images of individuals aiming rifles in competitive shooting environments. Each image emphasizes precision and focus in marksmanship.

Man aiming with a bow and arrow

Man aiming with a bow and arrow

A Marine with the Marine Corps Shooting Team prepares to shoot his rifle during the 2022 National Matches on Camp Perry, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2022. Participants compete in six-man-teams, each shooter firing a timed 100-point aggregate using national match M-16 A4 service rifles. Rifles are fired from the 200, 300 and 600 yard lines in both sitting and standing positions. The National Matches, also called the World Series of Shooting Sports, have been a tradition on Camp Perry since 1907; more than 4,500 participants compete annually.

Woman with a sporting rifle aiming in a shooting range

Woman with a sporting rifle aiming in a shooting range

Army Captain Edward F. Etzel from Morgantown, West Virginia, participates in the small-bore rifle competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal for his performance in the event scoring 599 points out of a possible 600. Base: Chino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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U.S. Air Force Major Daniel Rich, Air Force Services Center, aims his rifle during trapshooting practice October 12, 2022, at the San Antonio Gun Club, Texas. Rich is a member of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program thats designed to allow elite athletes the opportunity to train and compete in national events to make the U.S. Olympic Team. For the time the athletes are in the program, their sole focus is to train and stay ready to compete in the respective sport.

An athlete fires her air rifle during practice.

Farmlands in Whakahoro, in the Whanganui National park of New Zealand. Guests try their hand at clay pigeon shooting.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cole Thielen draws his bow while competing in the archery event during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 27, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army, service members and veterans from across the DoD compete in adaptive sports alongside armed forces competitors from Canada and Ukraine.

Ennis, Co Clare, Ireland, Man shooting at the oldest gun club in Ennis

Hunter with game in his sights

Over and under shotgun, game shooting

Caucasian male aiming shotgun out towards woods.

Christianna Hairston, sister of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Hairston, shoots an arrow during an Adapt VI clinic hosted by Hairston through his nonprofit organization in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 13, 2022. Hairston founded a nonprofit organization named Salvage Life, which aims to help people with disabilities through adaptive sports.

Woman doing archery in the desert of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Asia

U.S. Air Force Major Daniel Rich, Air Force Services Center, aims his rifle during trapshooting practice October 12, 2022, at the San Antonio Gun Club, Texas. Rich is a member of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program thats designed to allow elite athletes the opportunity to train and compete in national events to make the U.S. Olympic Team. For the time the athletes are in the program, their sole focus is to train and stay ready to compete in the respective sport.

Man skeet shooting

Retired U.S. Army Retired Col. Lyle Ourada takes aim at his target during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 21, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

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Woman in front of the targets in a shooting range

Shooting with a pistol. Man Firing pistol in shooting range

Hunter with shotgun

A Team U.S. athlete takes part in archery practice for the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Va. on April 10, 2022. The Invictus Games are composed of 15 nations, over 500 military competitors, competing in 10 sporting events April 16-22, 2022.

Man out hunting

Man aiming hand gun at firing range

Close-up of a young man aiming at a target

Army Lieutenant Colonel Donald Durbin from Louisville, Kentucky, participates in the prone rifle competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Base: Chino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MARIBOR, Slovenia--U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Soldier Spc. Jeff Holguin competes in the final round of the Men's Double Trap event at the 2009 International Sport Shooting Federation World Championships Aug. 13. Holguin, a 2008 Olympian, won a silver medal.

Hunter with game in his sights

Woman with a sporting rifle aiming in a shooting range

Army Lieuteant Colonel Donald C. Durbin from Louisville, Kentucky, practices for the prone rifle competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Base: Chino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Major Daniel Rich, Air Force Services Center, preforms his pre-shooting routine during trapshooting practice October 12, 2022, at the San Antonio Gun Club, Texas. Rich is a member of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program thats designed to allow elite athletes the opportunity to train and compete in national events to make the U.S. Olympic Team. For the time the athletes are in the program, their sole focus is to train and stay ready to compete in the respective sport.

Hunter waiting for game with weapon at the ready, Offheim, Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Hunter aiming with rifle

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Patrick MacDonald, veteran, competes in archery, during the 2022 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Fla. on Aug. 27, 2022. The annual event celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured U.S. Service Members and veterans.

Man in shooting range using handgun to hit paper targets with ammunition. Close up shot of client at indoor firing range facility shooting bullseyes, enjoying using weapons during leisure time

Starter pistol for track and field, revolver with barrel locked by non-removable steel cap, marked in red

Secretary Gale Norton at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Celebrating the Great Outdoors fundraising event, co-hosted by ESPN Outdoors, on New York City's Randall's Island

athlete in black uniform does strength exercises with a tethered rope and loop in nature

Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Green and Staff Sgt. Ben Cleland, marksmanship instructors/competitive shooters for the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Service Rifle Team, comped at the 2022 Civilian Marksmanship Program National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio.

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Young man aiming with a gun in shooting range

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nichole Evanson, a Team Air Force Warrior Games athlete, aims her precision air rifle during a competition at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, August 21st, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. The DoD Warrior Games serve as a way to enhance the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded warriors by engaging them outside of traditional therapy settings. Participation in these games showcases the service members dedication to the adaptive sports program, and their limitless potential through competitive sports.

The Archery Team works on their archery skills during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Va.

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Army STAFF Sergeant Matthew A. Dryke from Fort Benning Georgia, practices for the skeet shooting competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal for his performance in the event. Base: Chino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Sgt. Nicole Crane reloads her air rifle during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 21, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2022) Athletes participate in the shooting competition at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service member and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Secretary Gale Norton at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Celebrating the Great Outdoors fundraising event, co-hosted by ESPN Outdoors, on New York City's Randall's Island

Man enjoying recreational shooting experience in firing range, checking if he shot bullseye. Person practicing with weapons in safe environment at shooting range company, hitting targets, camera A

Big game hunting, a hunter on his hunting post (a small watchtower), Rhine forest, Alsace, France

Over and under shotgun, game shooting

A woman holds a gun steadily as she aims to shoot a clay pigeon.

Target for crossbow shooting. Amateur competitions in sanatorium.

Hunting, sunset, man with gun and focus on target in nature to hunt game for sport on safari adventure. Sky, silhouette and hunter with rifle in bush, setting sun and shooting hobby on summer evening

Secretary Gale Norton at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Celebrating the Great Outdoors fundraising event, co-hosted by ESPN Outdoors, on New York City's Randall's Island

Secretary Gale Norton at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Celebrating the Great Outdoors fundraising event, co-hosted by ESPN Outdoors, on New York City's Randall's Island

The Norwegian Home Guard Youth run a Biathlon at Camp Ripley Training Center in Little Falls, Minnesota, on February 7th, 2024. The Norwegian Home Guard is training with the Minnesota National Guard as a part of the 51st annual Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (Minnesota Army National Guard

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Team Misawa members throw axes at their targets during a Memorial Day state fair at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2022. Axe throwing was one of many activities and events hosted by the 35th Force Support Squadron in celebration of Memorial Day. Memorial Day honors all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.

Woman concentrating on sport shooting training

U.S. Army Cpl. Tiffanie Johnson competes during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 21, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

U.S. Air Force Major Daniel Rich, Air Force Services Center, preforms his pre-shooting routine during trapshooting practice October 12, 2022, at the San Antonio Gun Club, Texas. Rich is a member of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program thats designed to allow elite athletes the opportunity to train and compete in national events to make the U.S. Olympic Team. For the time the athletes are in the program, their sole focus is to train and stay ready to compete in the respective sport.

U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Action Team member Spc. Houston Russell competes in the 2022 Palmetto State Armory United States Practical Shooting Association Multigun Nationals in Clinton, South Carolina on April 3, 2022. The Fort Bragg, North Carolina native placed first in the Limited Division.

Woman in shooting range using pistol firearm, hitting paper targets with bullets. Close up shot of person at indoor firing range facility having fun with weapons, shooting bullseyes

Archeress aiming at target

Secretary Gale Norton at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Celebrating the Great Outdoors fundraising event, co-hosted by ESPN Outdoors, on New York City's Randall's Island

Man aiming with a rifle in an indoor shooting range

Air Gun Shooting Range, Practice Shooting Range Target

Secretary Gale Norton at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Celebrating the Great Outdoors fundraising event, co-hosted by ESPN Outdoors, on New York City's Randall's Island

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Secretary Gale Norton at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Celebrating the Great Outdoors fundraising event, co-hosted by ESPN Outdoors, on New York City's Randall's Island

Hunter with a gun

U.S. Army Spc. Justin Anderson, an archer in the U.S. Army Trials, aims down range towards the target during the Army trials at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 6, 2022. Nearly 40 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and veterans are at Fort Bragg May 3 - 9 to compete in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Army holds qualifying trials for active duty and veterans to assess and select athletes for competition in the DoD Warrior Games. Active duty athletes compete in person at Army Trials to be assessed for selection, while veterans compete virtually and submit their results to the Army Recovery Care Program for assessment. This year, the DoD Warrior Games will take place in Orlando, Florida August 16 - 29, 2022.

Secretary Gale Norton at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Celebrating the Great Outdoors fundraising event, co-hosted by ESPN Outdoors, on New York City's Randall's Island

Close up on three arrows in the middle center of the target goal achieved success archery

Archer hunting caribou in the arctic, Alaska, USA, North America

Man practicing target shooting

Attractive hunter girl with hunting double-barreled rifle aiming to the trophy

Staff Sgt. Nick Mowrer and Spc. Charles Platt compete in the 2022 Men's Air Pistol National Championships at the Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 8, 2022. Men's Air Pistol shooters are expertly trained and can keep shot groups within millimeters using custom created firearms.

Right rear view, medium shot of US Army Sergeant Jason A. Parker as he takes aim down range Monday, September 18th, 2000 during the final round in the Men's 10-meter Air Rifle event at the Sydney Olympics. SGT Parker is a member of the US Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Georgia. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

Man, dog and outdoor for shooting season, rifle and stalking prey together in nature. Mature person, pet animal and hunter support in field to guide in woods, partnership and tracking in sports

Bullseye target paper, outdoor and field at shooting range for weapon training, aim and accuracy. Sports, archery and poster for gun, bow and arrow at academy for police, army or security for goal

William (Bill) Barthen, from the Wisconsin National Guard, shoots the standing position during the Pursuit Race at the 50th anniversary Chief of the National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, Feb. 18, 2024. The Utah National Guard hosted the national biathlon competition consisting of cross-country skiing and competitive shooting events that test the warriors endurance and marksmanship. (

Secretary Gale Norton at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Celebrating the Great Outdoors fundraising event, co-hosted by ESPN Outdoors, on New York City's Randall's Island

1st Lt. Sarah Beard, a shooting Soldier-athlete assigned to the World Class Athlete Program, takes a Gold Medal at the 2022 Winter Airgun Championships, hosted by USA Shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, December 11, 2022. Beard recently earned the United States an Olympic Quota for 2024.

Hunter aiming rifle while standing at lakeshore

rural ground game hunt

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170630-N-LQ926-051CHICAGO (June 30, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Sean Ricks, from Stafford, Va., participates in the pistol qualification round for Team Navy during the 2017 Warrior Games at McCormick Place in Chicago. Team Navy is comprised of athletes from Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor, the Navy's sole organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guard members, providing resources and support to their families.

Woman in firing range training with pistol, looking at results on paper target. African american person doing shooting sport, sharpening skills, checking points scored on bullseye, camera A

Man, woman and gun training with target, outdoor challenge and aim at police, army or security academy. Shooting coach, pistol or firearm for sport, safety and combat exercise in nature with vision

Bow and Arrows -Hunting in the Appalachian Mountains

1st Lt. Sarah Beard, a shooting Soldier-athlete assigned to the World Class Athlete Program, takes a Gold Medal at the 2022 Winter Airgun Championships, hosted by USA Shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, December 11, 2022. Beard recently earned the United States an Olympic Quota for 2024.

Man shooting with bow and arrow in the forest, Bavaria, Germany

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