Editing Shooting (section)

==Weapons==
Shooting most often refers to the use of a [[gun]] ([[firearm]] or [[air gun]]), although it can also be used to describe discharging of any ranged weapons like a [[Bow and arrow|bow]], [[crossbow]], [[slingshot]], or even [[Blowgun|blowpipe]].<ref name=dict>{{cite web |url=http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/shooting?s=t |title=Shooting |publisher=dictionary.reference.com |access-date=17 December 2013}}</ref>  The term "weapon" does not necessarily mean it is used as a combat tool, but as a piece of equipment to help the user best achieve the hit on their intended targets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/shooter?s=ts=t |title=Shooter |publisher=dictionary.reference.com |access-date=17 December 2013}}</ref>

Shooting is also used in [[warfare]], [[self-defense]], [[crime]], and [[Law enforcement agency|law enforcement]].  [[Duel]]s were sometimes held using guns. Shooting without a target has applications such as [[celebratory gunfire]], [[21-gun salute]], or firing [[starting pistol]]s, incapable of releasing bullets.