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{{Short description|Shooting weapons at targets}}
{{Other uses|Target Practice (disambiguation){{!}}Target Practice}}
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[[File:US Navy 080204-N-0807W-084 A member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) security force aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) fires his weapon on the firing range during a target practice.jpg|thumb|A soldier fires his weapon on a [[firing range]] during target practice]]
[[File:2015 Army Trials 150323-A-EV399-046.jpg|thumb|Archery target practice in US Army]]

'''Target practice''' is a key part of both [[military training]] and [[shooting sports]]. It involves exercises where people shoot [[weapons]] at specific targets. The main goal is to improve the shooter's accuracy and skill with firearms. Through repeated practice, participants build essential abilities like aiming, trigger control, and firearm handling. This leads to better overall [[marksmanship]]. Target practice also helps assess progress and identify areas for improvement. Ultimately, it's important for both combat effectiveness and success in recreational shooting.

Targets being shot at for practice include:
* with [[handguns]], [[rifles]],  and [[shotguns]]: [[shooting target]]s,
* by [[air force]]s or [[air defense]] forces: [[target drone]]s and [[target tug]]s,
* by [[navy|navies]]: [[seaborne target]]s.

==See also==
*[[Live fire exercise]]
*[[Shooting range]]

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