| 单词 | marksmanship |
| 例句 | “Expert marksmanship is a must because you always got to aim for fingers or toes, and them’s small targets.” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The uniforms of the new cadets are stiffer and cheaper than his own; no longer do they have access to live ammunition for marksmanship. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Late in the program Cody himself demonstrated some fancy marksmanship, dashing around the arena on horseback while firing his Winchester at glass balls hurled into the air by his assistants. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z And I daresay you would be incredibly impressed with my marksmanship skills. l am a crack shot, far beyond any of the other girls and that is not boastfulness. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z There are cadets who do everything right—perfect posture, expert marksmanship, boots polished so perfectly that they reflect clouds. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Their officers claimed, with supercilious air, that they practiced speed and marksmanship in case the French should invade; but we all of us knew for what eventuality they prepared. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Everything from robotics to marksmanship to chess boxing. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z A cheer went up at such marksmanship, but Nat’s comment drew an even louder roar of approval. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Tariq was the one who told her, for instance, that militiamen stationed in the mountains sharpened their marksmanship—and settled wagers over said marksmanship—by shooting civilians down below, men, women, children, chosen at random. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “You’re good at this. Nice marksmanship and a stomach for violence.” The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He wore his expert marksmanship and combat infantryman’s badges. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “I barely hit anything in marksmanship. You really didn’t know?” All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z His eyes are both intense and vague; he hardly seems to realize when he misses targets in marksmanship. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He worked constantly on their marksmanship in the woodlot behind the house. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z These skills included Cordon Bleu cooking, marksmanship, a customized blend of martial arts, emergency medicine, and information technology. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Over the next four weeks they honed skills, marksmanship and land navigation at Fort Benning, in Georgia, before going their separate ways — she to Camp Casey, and he to Fort Hood, in Texas. A Call to Duty, Camaraderie and Love 2018-08-04T04:00:00Z Mysterious of provenance but willing to teach Albert marksmanship for his impending middle-of-the-movie showdown with Foy, Anna becomes attracted to the sheepman. REVIEW: A Million Ways to Die in the West, But Few Ways to Laugh 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z A fierce battle ensued, with Daryl and friends spared only by the Saviors’ lousy marksmanship and some on-target biting from Eugene. ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 6, Episode 14: The Hair Makes the Man 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z Inaccurate marksmanship in the first movement and moments of shallow piano tone were all that withheld the performance from the highest category. CSO: Hough, Elder, Tchaikovsky a match made in heaven 2011-01-07T20:59:00Z The first and most obvious is Lucy; Harry may harbor some uneasiness about her motives for wanting to be a detective, but he has no complaints about her work ethic or her marksmanship. Book review: ‘The Burning Room,’ by Michael Connelly Ayoade is fitfully attentive to the unerring marksmanship of teen cruelty. Submarine: From Teen Angst to Pure Delight 2011-06-03T10:05:00Z His performances were exemplary in tonal clarity, textural richness, and what George Bernard Shaw used to call "marksmanship." Lugansky: A pianist of awesome talent 2011-11-16T18:03:04Z It’s nice to see these two stepping up — Andrea with the marksmanship and Glenn with the more roughshod slaughter. Walking Dead Recap: The Peacemaker 2011-11-21T13:13:36Z Despite their expertise and marksmanship, the extent to which the marines control their own destinies is minimal; it pretty much ended, in fact, before the series began, when they signed up. The human heart of the matter 2010-06-11T23:05:00Z Lin and DerHohannesian both possess superb virtual marksmanship, but that is the departure point for their genius. Big Buck Hunter: Meet the world’s best fake marksmen 2012-11-25T16:00:00Z It’s a family story that starts with Chris’s father teaching him to hunt and discovering the boy’s natural gift for marksmanship. “American Sniper” Takes Apart the Myth of the American Warrior 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z As he said, Spanish marksmanship saved his life a few times. The war that made Orwell 2014-01-11T15:00:00Z A former Navy SEAL, Jake Zweig got his start on reality TV as a small-minded loudmouth on the third season of “Top Shot,” the underappreciated marksmanship competition show on the History Channel. Critic’s Notebook: Discovery’s ‘Dude, You’re Screwed’ 2013-12-20T22:30:53Z She might be great at marksmanship, but Alt-livia is just the worst criminal mind ever. "Fringe" recap: What's in the box(es)? 2010-10-01T12:30:00Z Our story, which featured some incredibly bad slingshot marksmanship and a near-death experience involving quicksand-like mud, appears here, along with some pretty embarrassing photographs. ArtsBeat: Take One Critic, Add Mud, Mix 2012-06-22T14:19:25Z As he looked up at the ball’s precise path while standing on the sideline, Husky coach Kalen DeBoer shook his head in appreciation yet again at the marksmanship of his quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. and talented receivers show why ‘the sky’s the limit’ for UW Husky offense 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Founded in 1871 by two Union Army veterans — a lawyer and a former New York Times correspondent — the association promoted rifle training and marksmanship. The Secret History of Gun Rights: How Lawmakers Armed the N.R.A. 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z “The armory determined that the artifacts in the collector’s collection matched the description of the missing marksmanship medals and contacted the FBI for help in seizing them,” Bonavolonta said. Stolen 19th century marksmanship medals returned to National Park Service 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Then there are the issues of marksmanship, judgment and fire discipline. Guns take on a life of their own | John M. Crisp 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The resume also indicated that Mr Garcia was nicknamed "Reaper" which was earned from military experience and marksmanship, according to a press release from the FBI. Guardsman applies to be hitman - gets arrested instead 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Founded in 1871 by two Union Civil War veterans and a former New York Times reporter, the organization was initially devoted to improving urban marksmanship. Opinion | Gun absolutists don’t trust democracy because they know they’re losing 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Garcia allegedly included a flourish in his résumé; because of his marksmanship, he said he had earned a nickname — Reaper. He applied to be an assassin at RentAHitman.com, then got arrested, FBI says 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z The instructions also included basic soldier tasks like marksmanship and medical training and a final battalion-level force-on-force exercise, Pentagon officials said Friday. Pentagon: First Ukrainian troops finish training on U.S. Bradley combat vehicle 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Put untrained civilians into the mix, and marksmanship, judgment and fire discipline suffer. Guns take on a life of their own | John M. Crisp 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Abdul-Rauf, named Chris Jackson at birth, was a basketball prodigy, a precursor to Stephen Curry whose wicked handle and marksmanship landed him on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a freshman at LSU. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf’s protest cost him an NBA career, but ‘I’d do it again’ 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The program now operates in thousands of schools, teaching half a million students a year about topics such as marksmanship, military history and life skills. Congress Expands Scrutiny of Junior R.O.T.C. Programs 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The very next year, Thomas Edison made a 90-second film of “Little Miss Sure Shot,” Annie Oakley, performing some of her marksmanship. Guns have been in motion pictures since the start. 'Rust' is only the latest to have a gun death 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Mr. Merino, currently with the Montana National Guard and a marksmanship instructor, said soldiers have the most difficult time qualifying on weapons because of the weight of the rifles and operator fatigue induced by recoil. No kickbacks: A high-tech recoilless rifle could be in the Army’s future 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z But schools largely prohibit guns on campus, and the marksmanship teams have at times alarmed teachers and students concerned about school shootings and a rise in gun violence. In Public Schools, the N.R.A. Gets a Boost From Junior R.O.T.C. 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z A work assignment at the Olympics piqued her interest in the Nordic sport that combines cross-country skiing with marksmanship, pairing a cardio-intensive workout with a stationary activity demanding intense focus. This Issaquah investigative reporter doubles as a decorated biathlete 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z It’s not as if the Spartans were bad, shooting 48%, including 4 of 6 behind the arc, but it didn’t match up to the Pilots’ long-range marksmanship. No. 18 Michigan State holds off Portland 88-87 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z “Those could be homicides but for marksmanship,” Contee said, calling for accountability for those who use illegal firearms. Boy, 4, wounded in triple shooting in Northwest D.C. 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The experience, and a second deployment to Baghdad a few years later, left him with a range of experience on precision marksmanship and firearms. No kickbacks: A high-tech recoilless rifle could be in the Army’s future 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Some districts have dismantled their J.R.O.T.C. marksmanship programs or had heated debates about how to incorporate them into school life. In Public Schools, the N.R.A. Gets a Boost From Junior R.O.T.C. 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z In the Navy, he worked as a logistics specialist and received an award for pistol marksmanship. From a basement near Baltimore, he plotted to smuggle guns to Cameroon 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z “Basic” is a packed period in which soldiers learn and practice such skills as rifle marksmanship, first aid, map reading, land navigation and grenade throwing. Opinion | Putin’s recruits are heading for slaughter 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Would-be marshals learn about weapons handling and basic marksmanship. Inside how Texas trains teachers to carry guns 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z “I started working on prototypes and combined it with my military marksmanship education to create hybrid, non-standard firearms,” he said. No kickbacks: A high-tech recoilless rifle could be in the Army’s future 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z At the competition in Florida in April, students and their parents spoke highly of the marksmanship program and J.R.O.T.C. in general, describing how they improved the teenagers’ confidence and focus in school. In Public Schools, the N.R.A. Gets a Boost From Junior R.O.T.C. 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z So the same people who don’t trust teachers to choose which books to assign their kids or to talk with them about gender identity also want them to be trained in crisis marksmanship? Perspective | We have failed a generation of children and teachers 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Not being able to score over the final two minutes cost the Bruins the game, Love’s long-distance marksmanship notwithstanding. Letters to Sports: March Madness continues, now without UCLA 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z The tactical handgun training covers firearms safety, how to make decisions on when to shoot and when not to shoot, and the fundamentals of marksmanship, according to the commission’s website. Majority of L.A. County sheriff's deputies did not complete training requirements, audit says 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z The linguist's training group is helping military veterans brush up on skills like first aid or marksmanship. Underground U.S. groups funnel fighters, medics to Ukraine 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z She asked school officials at a public meeting to move the marksmanship training off campus, an idea the district ultimately embraced. In Public Schools, the N.R.A. Gets a Boost From Junior R.O.T.C. 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Jokic chuckled at his marksmanship, then asked for and received his ball back. Paul unsure about hand, but sure Suns can manage if he’s out 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z By the mid-1800s, skiing regiments of soldiers organized contests that mixed shooting and marksmanship for recreation and training. An Olympian’s Routine: Skiing, Shooting, Soldiering 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Washington’s poor marksmanship from the perimeter is particularly troubling considering the Huskies are second in the conference with 146 attempts behind the arc. Up-and-down Husky men’s basketball team still figuring out ‘recipe for winning’ 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z The pair launched the group after they became disheartened by the lack of marksmanship among their troops during the war. NRA celebrates 150th anniversary: Americans' 'guardians' of the Second Amendment 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z “The militarization of the kids, especially vulnerable kids, is what bothered me,” said Ms. Teal, who added that some students at her former school had started an unsuccessful petition to end the marksmanship program. In Public Schools, the N.R.A. Gets a Boost From Junior R.O.T.C. 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z In addition to honing a soldier’s marksmanship skills, the intensive course teaches subjects ranging from detecting and stalking a target to effective concealment and camouflage. First woman graduates from Army’s sniper school 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z At the 84th annual meeting of the Meteoritical Society held in Chicago this month, researchers presented findings from all of that high-powered marksmanship. Deflecting an asteroid before it hits Earth may take multiple bumps 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z Rather, it began as an organization to improve marksmanship among members of the New York National Guard after the Civil War. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z The company says the training — including “safe marksmanship” and “countering an attack” — was defensive in nature and devised to better protect Saudi leaders. 4 Saudi operatives who aided in the Khashoggi slaying received paramilitary training in U.S. 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z The lack of objection from parents, students and educators over the program is a reflection of how many lessons students take away from marksmanship training that go far beyond shooting, Mr. Williams said. In Public Schools, the N.R.A. Gets a Boost From Junior R.O.T.C. 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z After being vetted by park officials for skills including marksmanship, 12 people will be given the opportunity to kill a bison in the park's North Rim area. Grand Canyon lottery to kill bison gathers 45,000 entries 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z The teams also got a chance to show off their marksmanship skills. Soldiers from all over square off in grueling 'Best Ranger' competition after pandemic hiatus 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z They formed the NRA in order to improve marksmanship skills among the New York National Guard in anticipation of future wars,” said Frank Smyth, author of “The NRA: The Unauthorized History.” NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z A certified marksmanship instructor, he owns six handguns and four rifles. ‘How Did We Not Know?’ Gun Owners Confront a Suicide Epidemic 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z “Focus, concentration, self-discipline and self-control. That’s what a shooter takes away from marksmanship.” In Public Schools, the N.R.A. Gets a Boost From Junior R.O.T.C. 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Glenn, just getting back into hunting after half a lifetime away from it, had proven his marksmanship at Grand Teton National Park’s shooting range the day before. Teton goat shoot a physical challenge but success reported 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z Donors gave money to fund firearms safety, firearms education and marksmanship training. New York attorney general sues to shut down NRA, alleging 'brazen illegality' 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z The training included a week of marksmanship training on the range, a week of nighttime situational training exercises, and a 72-hour field training exercise. Army tests groundbreaking ‘augmented reality’ goggles 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z And the type of rigorous training, including in marksmanship, that defined soldiering would be adopted by police too. Yes, American police act like occupying armies. They literally studied their tactics | Stuart Schrader 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z It focused instead on improving marksmanship in anticipation of future wars. Perspective | Five myths about the National Rifle Association 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z After the killing, the two officers compared their marksmanship. Georgia police department at center of Arbery murder investigation has disturbing past filled with scandals, corruption 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z But marksmanship and fitness accolades papered over other issues, the soldier said. Venezuela raid: How an ex-Green Beret and a defecting general planned to capture Maduro 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z Legendary stories about his language proficiency, marksmanship and driving prowess from a young age added to the myth. Rumors over Kim Jong Un's health make one thing clear: North Korea's cult of personality endures 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Pongo was an advanced sniper, a foreign weapons instructor and a combat marksmanship leader who was fluent in multiple languages, Marine Raider Regiment Commanding Officer Col. Thousands participate in memorial parade for fallen Marine 2020-04-26T04:00:00Z Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger recalled: “Disease was … more deadly peril to us than enemy marksmanship. We had to whip the Japanese before the malarial mosquito whipped us.” Quinine was once a ‘fever cure.’ Now Trump is pushing a similar drug to fight covid-19. 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z While the current shooters are young enough to be the great-grandchildren of the club’s original members, they are carrying on a legacy of marksmanship. Idaho rifle club members qualify for Junior Olympics 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z He was trained as an advanced sniper, a foreign weapons instructor and a combat marksmanship leader, and was fluent in multiple languages, Lynch said. Recovery of Marines killed in Iraq was slowed by unforgiving terrain, U.S. military officials say 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z State: The Wolfpack have to hope their marksmanship from beyond the arc is a sign of good things to come now that the postseason is next. Jones, Cunane lead No. 8 NC State at Virginia, 75-64 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z He also took the teen to the gun range to practice his marksmanship. He found his wife and 6-year-old dead on Valentine’s Day. His teen son is accused of the crime. 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z He served as a local expert on ballistics and trained his hometown police force in marksmanship. The Depression-era gunman who tried to hold the House of Representatives hostage: ‘I demand the right to the floor for 20 minutes.’ 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z Spencer’s interest in marksmanship began as part of her 4-H membership, but then expanded into its current iteration of precision shooting. Idaho rifle club members qualify for Junior Olympics 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z Security team members must also be good guys who are well-trained and have high-level marksmanship. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z In an email to his older brother that afternoon, he complained that there were “Muslims everywhere in the city centers” before bringing up his marksmanship. Hunting black men to start a ‘race war’ 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z They said he told investigators that he went there to train Haitian soldiers in marksmanship and to help defeat “thugs” threatening the country’s stability, the Associated Press reported. US Marine, who enlisted after surviving Haiti earthquake, charged with smuggling guns 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Marine caught smuggling guns into Haiti told investigators he wanted to help the country’s military learn marksmanship and defeat “thugs” causing instability. US Marine charged with illegally flying guns into Haiti 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Marine caught smuggling guns into Haiti told investigators he wanted to help the country’s military learn marksmanship and defeat “thugs” causing instability. US Marine charged with illegally flying guns into Haiti 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z There was a similar scene later in the first half when Bruins forward Jalen Hill, not exactly known for his long-range marksmanship, hoisted a jumper that missed badly. UCLA responds to Mick Cronin's quick hooks against Southern Utah 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z “Just as we talk about physical fitness, marksmanship, training and education, marines must also be comfortable discussing life’s struggles, mental wellness and suicide,” said Gen David Berger, commandant of the marine corps. US military suicides surge to record high among active duty troops 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z “Just as we talk about physical fitness, marksmanship, training and education, Marines must also be comfortable discussing life’s struggles, mental wellness and suicide,” said Gen. David Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps. Military sees frustrating trend as suicides spike 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z And he loved hunting, teaching Bonnie marksmanship, then taking her on a dove hunt. The Golden State Killer suspect became part of their family — and slowly revealed his violent side 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z It was founded by two former Union Army officers, who returned from the Civil War dismayed at having been outshot by their Confederate counterparts and hoping to inspire a culture of marksmanship in the North. Secrecy, Self-Dealing, and Greed at the N.R.A. 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z Mehdi’s marksmanship impressed the trainers and he was made a sniper. Afghans recruited by Iran for Syria war return home pariahs 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z Mehdi's marksmanship impressed the trainers and he was made a sniper. Afghans recruited by Iran for Syria war return home pariahs 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z She told the Portland Press herald that she’s “not at peace” with that being her last race in the discipline that combines cross-country skiing and marksmanship. Maine’s Egan reconsiders decision to retire from biathlon 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z They were 7 of 16 from the arc in the half, a stark contrast to West Virginia’s 4 of 18 marksmanship. Coastal Carolina crushes West Virginia for CBI victory 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Known for their defensive prowess, the host Red Raiders showed some marksmanship as well, hitting 12 3-pointers to slam the undermanned Bears in their Big 12 rematch in Lubbock, Texas. Top 25 roundup: No. 5 Kentucky takes down No. 1 Tennessee 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z Morocco's Central Bureau for Judicial Investigations said on Saturday the Swiss-Spanish national was suspected of "teaching some of those arrested... about communication tools involving new technology and of training them in marksmanship". Morocco tourist murders: Swiss man held 2018-12-30T05:00:00Z Oregon State’s marksmanship returned in a hurry after the team shot poorly in two losses away from Gill Coliseum. Tinkle scores 21, Oregon State beats Pepperdine 82-67 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z In addition to the expert marksmanship that stops threats to soldiers from thousands of feet away, snipers also perform other key missions like reconnaissance. Army sets sights on new sniper camouflage 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z Howard proved his marksmanship from the arc as a freshman, when he led the nation by shooting 54.7 percent, which was also a Marquette single-season record. Marksman Markus Howard helps No. 24 Marquette return to poll 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Suarez also showed quality marksmanship on his penalty, driving it just inside the post and the diving Courtois, as well as fine finishing to chip in his third goal. With Messi out, Suarez takes leadership role for Barcelona 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z Retired officers are allowed to carry concealed weapons under federal law if they pass a marksmanship test. Brooklyn Official Says He Will Carry a Gun Whenever He Enters a House of Worship 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z U.S. forces train their Syrian partners in marksmanship and other tactics, and sometimes join them on patrols through the stark, sparsely populated surroundings. Tiny U.S. base assumes outsize role in Trump’s Syria strategy 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z The potential for expert U.S. military marksmanship to terrify enemy forces should never be underestimated. Army sets sights on new sniper camouflage 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z The NRA, which in those days was concerned primarily with improving marksmanship, even supported the legislation. Opinion | Beto is challenging the GOP’s fanaticism on guns. Can he win? 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z Describing the pleasures of marksmanship, she observes “There comes a holy rightness after a bull’s-eye, and the first one is a downright revelation.” A gender-bending tale of the Old West, told in comfortable, burnished prose 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z As she lay dying, they bragged about their marksmanship. Under the unchecked power of the police, no one is safe 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z They must demonstrate certain accomplishments or a high aptitude for skills such as marksmanship - firing a gun - and martial arts. Who are Kim Jong-un's running bodyguards? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z Other police officers among the more than 200 who eventually responded had done “alert training” and kept their marksmanship honed. Police Confronted Texas School Gunman Within 4 Minutes, Sheriff Says 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z “Nothing bad has ever happened in marksmanship programs.” Bill targets school riflery teams, citing ‘gun culture’ 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z There was a time when the N.R.A., founded in 1871, focused principally on hunting, marksmanship and conservation, and was willing to compromise on gun legislation. Do Stronger Gun Laws Stand a Chance? It’s Been an Uphill Battle. 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z The competition consists of 11 military-skill events ranging from marksmanship to grenade throwing. Cadets from other countries to compete at West Point 2018-04-08T04:00:00Z A reminder that the bodyguards who run alongside Kim Jong-un's car and act as a human shield are hand picked for their fitness, marksmanship, martial arts skills and even looks. Who are Kim Jong-un's running bodyguards? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z That included academics, attrition and injury rates, marksmanship, even marching. Separate Is Not Equal in the Marine Corps 2018-03-31T04:00:00Z His citation said he was distinguished for “coolness, bravery and marksmanship” while his 10th Cavalry troop was in pursuit of Apache warriors. Tennessee State alum, Medal of Honor recipient being honored 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z She learned marksmanship at a 4-H Club and was 11 when she shot her first doe. What the post-Parkland debate on guns means, from six Americans 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z “It’s about being serious, about focus, not the NRA trying to bribe or brainwash students. They do a lot for university and high-school marksmanship programs and ask nothing in return.” AP analysis: NRA gave $7.3 million to hundreds of schools 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Supported by organizations like the Civilian Marksmanship Program – a group formed after the Spanish-American War when Teddy Roosevelt felt the country’s marksmanship was flagging – high school teams competing with .22 caliber rifles were common. 'It's safer than chess': the high school shooting clubs standing their ground after Parkland 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z So if teaching is that easy, why not add marksmanship and other things and pay less than a living wage for the privilege of doing such a low level job. Fighting Poverty, Drugs and Even Violence, All on a Teacher’s Salary 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z It lasts about a month and includes basic combat training, including patrol and convoy operations, marksmanship and the use of grenade launchers and machine guns. Marines let women join West Coast combat course 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z But Mr. Cruz’s ties to the corps — The Associated Press reported that he had honed his shooting skills on its marksmanship team — raised troubling questions. School’s R.O.T.C. Had 3 Cadets Killed. The Gunman Had Been a Member. 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z Madison said Cruz was on the marksmanship team with her, but she doesn’t remember talking with him. ‘Selfless service’: JROTC remembers three slain in Florida high school shooting 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z The troubled teen authorities say killed 17 people at a Florida high school excelled in an air-rifle marksmanship program supported by a grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation. Suspect was on NRA-supported target rifle team 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z They have been heavily marketed as home-defense and marksmanship weapons, and their sales have been a major driver of profits for gun manufacturers over the past two decades. In Florida, an AR-15 Is Easier to Buy Than a Handgun 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z The model is, according to the NRA, the most commonly used rifle in marksmanship training and competition. The AR-15: ‘America’s rifle’ or illegitimate killing machine? 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z In the 1980s, the central government launched public campaigns to train people in defence and combat sports like boxing, taekwondo and rifle marksmanship. Reality Check: How good is North Korea at sport? 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z As a cadet, he had served on a marksmanship team, honing his skills with an air rifle. ‘Selfless service’: JROTC remembers three slain in Florida high school shooting 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z Former cadets told The Associated Press that Cruz was on the varsity marksmanship team that competed against other area schools. Suspect was on NRA-supported target rifle team 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z Some also concede that they enjoy the thrill of urban hunting, which requires different kinds of training and marksmanship than prairie or mountain hunting. Coyotes Are Colonizing Cities. Step Forward the Urban Hunter. 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z Old West enthusiasts from around Nebraska meet at the range on the first Sunday of the month from October to April to shoot historical weapons in a friendly marksmanship competition, the Lincoln Journal Star reported. Nebraska residents participate in monthly cowboy shootouts 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z The school says McBryar’s citation said he was distinguished for “coolness, bravery and marksmanship” while his 10th Cavalry troop pursued Apache warriors. Tennessee State alum being honored at Veterans Day event 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z The Clippers are unafraid to let the basketball fly from deep, dropping three-point bombs with regularity and being relatively precise with their marksmanship. Three-pointer becomes effective weapon for Clippers 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z The course, called Patriotic Education and Fitness, combines the school's prior physical education and patriotism requirements and adds more military training, such as rifle marksmanship, land navigation and ropes climbing. College Rolls Out Mandatory Military Patriotism Class 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z With his guidance, I pushed myself physically, getting near-perfect scores on my fitness and marksmanship tests. Opinion | Military Women, Too, Should Serve Unmolested 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z “For new or younger shooters, using a silencer means being able to focus on marksmanship fundamentals and enjoy the overall shooting experience with considerably more comfort,” the 2017 catalog for Advanced Armament Corporation explained. Silent but deadly: Gun industry eyes a sneaky and dangerous new revenue stream 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z American and other allied advisers also provide basic combat training skills, including first aid, marksmanship and techniques on how to clear a house of militants. Officials Eye Euphrates River Valley as Last Stand for ISIS 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z During the war, he served in a segregated unit in the Pacific theater, earning an expert rifle marksmanship badge among other honors during his five years of service. At 111, oldest WWII veteran visits Memphis for documentary 2017-07-15T04:00:00Z Meyer said marksmanship competitions are different from other sports in that the competitors don’t travel to contests. Michigan high school’s marksmanship team wraps up season 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z U.S. troops were training Afghans in basic tasks, such as marksmanship and battlefield first aid, but they were making little progress in the long, hard work of building a functioning army. Perspective | I took an Afghan war vet to Brad Pitt’s bad, anti-military movie. He liked it. 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z He practiced his marksmanship by placing a match in a tree and lighting it with a shot from his .22-caliber rifle. Wilburn Ross, who received Medal of Honor for heroism in WWII, dies at 94 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z The program is sponsored by the Revolutionary War Veterans Association, which is committed to teaching rifle marksmanship and early American heritage. Rifle clinic scheduled at Platte River State Park 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z Expert marksmanship is a key requirement for air marshals, who are tested quarterly on their shooting skills. In Atlantic City, federal air marshals train to thwart terrorists 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z Even in firefights he could sweep away distraction and focus on the habits that make precision marksmanship possible. The Fighter 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z Awards were given for academic achievement, marksmanship and outstanding performance. 41 troopers graduate, join the Michigan State Police 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z The morning of Feb. 6, he awoke beside the gun in the spare bedroom, thinking about a marksmanship competition he had that day. After a toddler accidentally shot and killed his older sister, a family’s wounds run deep 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z Hao said marksmanship events will proceed but will be confined to a camp. US, Philippine special forces to hold joint war drills 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z The tour will introduce them to drill sergeants, show them what happens during soldiers’ first days in the military and teaches the basics of marksmanship with an M-16 simulator. Civilians, fall in! Army’s Fort Jackson wants you to visit 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z "He did not do well with his weapon. He struggled to pass basic marksmanship." Dallas gunman struggled with marksmanship in training: ex-Army peer 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z “They put on a great event,” Hoyt said, noting officials also encourage gun safety alongside improving marksmanship. Daisy BB Gun Championship introduces worship service 2016-07-10T04:00:00Z Such an attack required planning, execution and marksmanship. Dallas an unlikely place for this carnage 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z The Army’s basic training weeks include physical fitness, marksmanship, land navigation, obstacle courses and lengthy marches, among other types of training. General: Army's training of men, women held up as example 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z Irving responded with scoring brilliance and a title-clinching 3-pointer over Stephen Curry, whose own marksmanship had deserted him, followed by his point guard and leadership skills. Twenty Years Apart, Signature Moments for LeBron James and Michael Jordan 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z LeBron James made four 3s and scored 27 points for the defending Eastern Conference champions, who put on a display of outside marksmanship unlike any in league history. The Cavaliers set an NBA record by making 25 3-pointers in a 123-98 rout of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of their playoff series 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z Curry, the dominant offensive force in the N.B.A., relies on quickness and agility nearly as much as he does his marksmanship, so any reduction in mobility could be crippling to his style of play. Stephen Curry’s Injury Evokes Memories of John Havlicek and ’72-’73 Celtics 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z Back then, the NRA was more of a marksmanship and gun safety organization than the political powerhouse it has morphed into today. The Kentucky gun owner who developed his own count of gun violence in the US 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z But Murray’s marksmanship will next be seen in the N.B.A., in whose June draft he is expected to be a lottery pick. 3-Point Marksmen Are Adding Some Zing to the College Game 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z Apart from the annual camp, they did 40 drill nights a year, and each man had regular practice at marksmanship with his Lee Enfield rifle, known as the "Long Lee". The first 'friendly fire' victim of World War One - BBC News 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z They mainly receive instruction in basic soldier skills, including marksmanship, patrolling and how to locate and counter hidden explosive devices. Iraq Requests Training for Police to Fight Islamic State 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z One man was so inept that he shot his own horse in the head while trying to practice marksmanship with his pistol. Retired Army Maj. William A. Richardson dies at 94 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z Now, up at Camp David, we've got some skeet shooting, so on a fairly regular basis, we get a 12-gauge and -- I'm not making any claims about my marksmanship. READ: Obama's Town Hall on Guns 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z History: The NRA was founded in 1871 with the aim of training men in marksmanship. Barack Obama accuses NRA of misleading US over guns - BBC News 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z Redick’s marksmanship despite being a focal point of defenses is partially attributable to his constant movement. Five takeaways from the Clippers' 109-98 victory over Portland 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z It combines the physical demands of Nordic skiing with the psychological control of marksmanship. Biathlon combines the speed of skiing with marksmanship 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z The inspector general credited the Sheriff’s Department for trying to solve the problem by requiring deputies to pass additional marksmanship tests. L.A. Sheriff's Department blamed for rise in accidental gunshots by deputies 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z Courage, ingenuity, strategic thinking, levelheadedness, marksmanship and an ability to read people all factor into whether a unit succeeds or a mission goes south. Women in combat units will prove the naysayers wrong 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z Retired soldiers and police officers might be a lot better at this than us ordinary folks, but how much do marksmanship skills decline with age and without regular practice? Editorials from around New York 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z Mr. Sakato said he was an unpromising recruit, incapable of climbing obstacle-course barriers in basic training and faring poorly in marksmanship. George T. Sakato, belated recipient of WWII Medal of Honor, dies at 94 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z But she was naturally athletic, and her passion was shooting: she loved the focus and the “tranquillity” of marksmanship. The transgender woman fighting for the right to see her son | Mark Gevisser 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z About 30 people have completed the safety course and passed the marksmanship test but haven’t had their shooting plans approved yet. News from around Wisconsin at 5:28 a.m. CST 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Last year, in a move that was more symbolic than serious, Obama asked Congress for money to fund a programme allowing US personnel to teach rebels marksmanship, navigation and other skills. Arming Syrian rebels: Where the US went wrong - BBC News 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Firearms expert Eloy Way said Mercer contacted him two years ago about enrolling in marksmanship classes. In Roseburg, a focus on healing and the lives of the victims — not the killer 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z In Afghanistan, basic training typically included marksmanship, ambush drills and other counterterrorism skills. U.S.’s Billions Fail to Sustain Foreign Forces 2015-10-03T04:00:00Z “It reflects views and divisions within our society,” said Fletcher Bailey, a retired Army master sergeant who runs the school’s junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program and is a drill and marksmanship instructor. New York Military Academy’s Sudden Closing, After 126 Years 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z Tribal hunters must take advanced safety courses, pass a marksmanship test and submit shooting plans to take to the woods after dark. News from around Wisconsin at 5:28 a.m. CST 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Once the drill instructors, coaches, and primary marksmanship instructors began to see success, the movement became contagious. Lt. Col. Kate Germano on the Marines and Women 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z There are angelic damsels whose marksmanship and serious sword skills are no match for the hero's charms in the romance department. Baahubali: Why India's priciest film has done well at box office - BBC News 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Then there is the rigorous selection process — an unforgiving complement of fitness tests, psychological appraisals and marksmanship exams. Do Britain’s gunless bobbies provide answers for America’s police? 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z In the beginning, she was assigned to repairing trucks, but because of her exceptional marksmanship skills, she was re-assigned as a gunner for a convoy security team in Iraq in 2010. Military woman designs artificial limbs for fellow soldiers 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z The focus on operating inside limited chances for Korver, but the Hawks didn’t require volume marksmanship from the NBA’s top three-point shooter given how efficient his teammates were at finishing near the rim. Hawks all-stars make the difference in Game 4 against the Wizards 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z Ector says women who are experienced with firearms and want to improve their marksmanship also are welcome to attend. Firearms training, shooting lesson offered for 300 women 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z After passing the marksmanship test at the shooting range later that day, he got the call from the chief on Thursday. Police officer rebounds from injury to pass physical condition test 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z He and his fellow firearms officers faced regular drills challenging them to find creative ways out of confrontations and spent long nights at the shooting range to upgrade their marksmanship. Do Britain’s gunless bobbies provide answers for America’s police? 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z Teams involved in the day-long event compete in events like marksmanship and grenade throwing. International military competition planned at West Point 2015-04-11T04:00:00Z Wanggaard said retired police officers always feel the need to protect society and he has passed annual marksmanship tests that enable him to carry as an officially retired officer. News from around Wisconsin at 5:58 p.m. CDT 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z More than any exercise in the past decade, this year’s training — three weeks of marksmanship, mock ambushes and patrols in harsh desert terrain — is bumping up against real-world operations. African Training Exercise Turns Urgent as Threats Grow 2015-03-07T05:00:00Z Soon they were engaged in a marksmanship competition. Owner of Queens Shooting Range Values Training and Conversation 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z He could fluidly shift his physical appearance and learn the skills to rapidly change identities: crack marksmanship, butterfly and moth collecting, bridge, pool, finance, five foreign languages. “Do you think I married my father?” 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z Time to shorten the rotation by a player or two: Newcomer Quevyn Winters looks as if he found a spot in the rotation because of his long-range marksmanship. Washington 63, Seattle University 48: Three impressions 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z Love is an offensive dynamo, a rare combination of size and three-point marksmanship. Wizards, Wall shoot down Cavaliers, James in first matchup It also shows that Oswald’s allegedly remarkable feat of marksmanship was no feat at all, especially for an ex-Marine who once qualified as a sharpshooter. The Truth Behind JFK's Assassination The men’s room is equipped with an antique toilet, with a poster above reminding users to practice good marksmanship in the bathroom, too. Owner of Queens Shooting Range Values Training and Conversation 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z Besides a haircut I’ve worn since boot camp, there are no outward signs that I was once a combat marksmanship instructor, or once a fire team leader in Iraq. Opinion: See Beyond the Stereotypes This Veterans Day She said: "Florence's beauty and talent became renowned on the fairground and her marksmanship skill, her beauty and her ability to bring the crowds soon made her the star of the show." Staring at life down a gun barrel 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z According to court papers, he told detectives he wanted to be killed and was disappointed in police marksmanship. No bail for man in Washington shooting spree 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z Squeezing the shooting sequence so that it fit inside the film made Oswald’s feat of marksmanship appear to be much more difficult than it actually was. The Truth Behind JFK's Assassination The Colts already ranked atop the NFL in offense heading into Week 7, led by the marksmanship of Andrew Luck, the receiving of T.Y. Defense matters in high-scoring NFL 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z For example, some combat marksmanship philosophies said that a shooter should never remove their firing hand from the weapon. Quora Question: What Do Soldiers Keep in All Those Pockets They Have? What the shooting community worries about is that people will conflate this tragedy with proper marksmanship training for children. Why Letting Kids Shoot Guns Can Actually Be Good for Them 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z So long as blind people just use their weapons in defence, at point-blank range, he says the rights and wrongs of them carrying guns come down to good judgment rather than marksmanship. Guide dogs and guns 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z They visit countries from Senegal to Malawi, teaching everything from rifle marksmanship to vehicle maintenance before quietly redeploying weeks later. Africa summit brings leaders with close U.S. military relations to Washington As a former Marine marksmanship instructor, I would be shocked and a little more than dismayed if you receive no training whatsoever. Quora Question: What Are the Top Survival Tips in a Warzone for a Fresh Recruit? For a long time, the NRA was a group focused on marksmanship training, speaking for hunters and sportsmen. Michael Waldman Decodes the Second Amendment Gun Control Debate 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z The discipline and focus that marksmanship required, combined with its potential lethality, not only brought these adolescents back from self-destructive habits but deepened the bonds of trust between them and their parents. Why Letting Kids Shoot Guns Can Actually Be Good for Them 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z Three years later, he asked to enrol on a pistol marksmanship course run by the Reserve Officer's Training Corps, the body that trains officers for the US armed forces. Guide dogs and guns 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z Today the NRA is known for harsh anti-government rhetoric, but it was started to train former Union soldiers in marksmanship. Guest: Gun laws and what the Second Amendment intended 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z Patrons are greeted at the front door by a sign that reads: “Guns are welcome on premises. Please keep all weapons holstered unless need arises. In such case, judicious marksmanship is appreciated.” Guns with a side of fries 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z It was a feat of marksmanship to be envied by any naughty schoolboy or girl who ever took aim at the back of a teacher's head. Weekendish: Miracle buster and a sick city 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z I read that you took up marksmanship early on. Corner Office: Ron Kaplan of Trex, on Making Judgments Instead of Decisions 2014-05-03T17:41:46Z They practiced marksmanship, patrolling harsh desert terrain and conducting checkpoints against suspicious vehicles. U.S. Takes Training Role in Africa as Threats Grow and Budgets Shrink 2014-03-05T05:35:21Z Louisville’s Luke Hancock, who countered with four 3-pointers in 1:59, matched his marksmanship, though hardly its unpredictability. 2013: A Look Back, and Beyond: An Underdog’s Tale, Half Written 2013-12-30T06:00:07Z Beneath it, the soldier wrote a dark joke about Taliban marksmanship: "Smile. They'll stop missing sooner or later." U.S. Soldiers Leave Messages in Afghanistan 2013-12-21T01:02:54Z Founded in 1871 to teach marksmanship to city-dwelling Union soldiers, the group was originally a nonpolitical and noncontroversial league of sportsmen and remained so for nearly a century. Inside the Power of the N.R.A. 2013-12-12T10:00:01Z Especially in the wake of several gun-related tragedies, it’s not necessarily all that surprising that many interested in marksmanship would turn to a more ancient form. Archery Is On The Rise With Help From Movies Like 'Catching Fire' 2013-11-22T21:18:00Z Special bonuses are also awarded to pilots such as better marksmanship. Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies - The Flight Sim For The Joystick-Challenged 2013-11-19T03:10:00Z The organization was formed in New York state in 1871 in response to the lackluster marksmanship of the Union Army. Inside NRA University: How the Gun Group Trains Its Activists 2013-08-03T16:35:27Z Officers also showed bad marksmanship and poor judgment, the investigation found, firing their weapons at moving vehicles or when pedestrians were nearby. Miami Police Department Is Accused of Pattern of Excessive Force 2013-07-10T02:43:21Z Mitchel believed his marksmanship had saved his life on an earlier trip to South America after he discovered that some of the porters employed by his party were ex-convicts. City Room: New York Mayor Elected in 1913 Carried a Gun 2013-04-29T21:41:56Z Suárez's blend of ingenuity, competitive courage and ability to penetrate the most accomplished defences, coupled with his increasingly refined marksmanship, makes him an outstanding candidate for the footballer of the year awards. Liverpool must keep Luis Suárez to stay in touch with the elite 2013-03-23T17:59:01Z The junior marksmanship team now has matching jackets and Olympic-style rifles. For U.S. gun clubs, NRA membership has its privileges 2013-02-03T15:12:32Z American Special Forces provided Malian infantry troops with training in marksmanship, border patrol, ambush drills and other skills. Mali Army, Riding U.S. Hopes, Is Proving No Match for Militants 2013-01-25T03:34:06Z As Mr. Soar discovered, George W. Wingate was a Union Army officer in the Civil War who was troubled by soldiers' poor marksmanship. City Room: Behind Park's Name, a Civil War Soldier Who Helped Give the N.R.A. Birth 2013-01-23T23:59:40Z American Special Forces trained its troops in marksmanship, border patrol, ambush drills and other counterterrorism skills. French Jets Strike Deep Inside Islamist-Held Mali 2013-01-14T02:16:59Z The organization, about a century old already, was thoroughly mainstream and bipartisan, focusing on hunting, conservation and marksmanship. How NRA’s true believers converted a marksmanship group into a mighty gun lobby 2013-01-12T22:37:00Z American trainers would be likely to focus on basic skills, like marksmanship and small-arms tactics, and then move on to more advanced counterterrorism, reconnaissance and hostage-rescue skills. U.S. to Help Create Libyan Commando Force 2012-10-15T22:47:50Z The midfielder's post, however, was rather wide, suggesting that there might not be many opportunities to display his marksmanship. Wales 2-1 Scotland 2012-10-12T20:51:59Z But "political opposition to the promotion of marksmanship in New York forced the N.R.A. to find a new home for its range," the Web site says. City Room: Behind Park's Name, a Civil War Soldier Who Helped Give the N.R.A. Birth 2013-01-23T23:59:40Z Austin Tice took this photograph of Syrian rebels honing their marksmanship in August, shortly before he was captured. Journalist and Marine Goes Missing in Syria 2012-10-11T22:35:52Z The school trains soldiers in marksmanship, sniper equipment and tactics, collection of battlefield intelligence, stalking and other sniper-related skills. 'True American Hero': A Military Wife Reflects on Her Husband 2012-09-28T20:05:42Z Imagine an archaeologist from the distant future who excavates our civilization and finds a record of performances over time on measures of marksmanship. How We Know That Humans Are Getting Smarter [Excerpt] 2012-09-28T14:15:04.030Z She said the benefits of a better fit became clear during their marksmanship training Tuesday. Army tests body armor tailored for female soldiers 2012-09-19T00:30:00Z She said her son had earned a citation for marksmanship while in the Coast Guard — a poignant sidelight to his actions on Friday. After Empire State Building Shooting, Jeffrey Johnson’s Mother Asks Why 2012-08-28T01:45:28Z Studies found that mistakes in marksmanship dropped by 80 percent as men kept their minds on their work. F.Y.I.: Answers to Questions About New York 2012-06-16T00:53:53Z Clearly they needed better training in tactics, marksmanship and hand-to-paw combat. ?Understood properly, the Death Star is not worth it.? 2012-05-08T20:41:00Z Perhaps some new data that would afford an absolute measure of marksmanship over time such as eye tests or a measure of steady hands. How We Know That Humans Are Getting Smarter [Excerpt] 2012-09-28T14:15:04.030Z At Parris Island, the corps’ East Coast training depot, ethics training comes in both formal and informal lessons woven into the basic-training regimen of road marches, obstacle courses, swimming lessons, pugil-stick fighting and marksmanship. At War Blog: At Parris Island, Basic Training Pulls Lessons From Marines' Real-World Lapses 2012-04-27T19:04:09Z Despite fielding a roster that has undergone almost a complete overhaul over the last few years, the Suns are in contention for a playoff berth thanks to Nash’s ball-handling wizardry and expert marksmanship. Off the Dribble: Keeping Score: Nash's Efficiency Keeps Suns in the Hunt 2012-04-20T03:02:36Z The shooting was magnificent, and it will be difficult to find, when the various comparisons be drawn, marksmanship more precise or more accurate. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z This was partly due to the boulders which lay upon the hill-top, and behind which it was possible to obtain cover, and partly to the inferiority of the German marksmanship. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z By an extraordinary piece of marksmanship, or of luck, as the case may be, the third shot got it full and the field-gun ceased from troubling. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z A sporty stranger came to Medicine Dog one day shortly after the engagement was announced, and the conversation in the saloon turned upon the marksmanship of the camp. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z Yet here was no poor marksmanship, for at ten thousand feet the air pilot has forty seconds to dodge each shell. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z He sighted with care, bringing all his knowledge of marksmanship to bear that there should be no error, that no possible luck of Bayard's should avail him anything.... Bruce of the Circle A 2012-03-06T03:00:27.120Z Its accuracy and long range was a marvel compared with the best feats of marksmanship that I had seen among experienced hunters. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z When Mr. Berry raised his .45-caliber pistol on the officer and leaned at an angle that could improve his marksmanship, Sergeant Davis said, he shot Mr. Berry in the heart. Taser?s Latest Police Weapon: The Tiny Camera and the Cloud 2012-02-21T05:01:12Z And there was nothing to be hoped for from bad marksmanship on the enemy's part. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Harris is the team’s top three-point shooter, and his ability to stretch an opposing defense with his perimeter marksmanship did wonders for Scott in the post. Without healthy Joe Harris, Virginia must overcome one-dimensional lineup 2012-02-15T19:37:00Z Zapping your brain with a small current seems to improve everything from mathematical skills to marksmanship, but for now your best chance of experiencing this boost is to sign up for a lab experiment. Don?t try brain zapping at home 2012-02-13T21:42:35Z The plan is to provide a shortcut to virtuosity, slashing the amount of time it takes to master a new skill, be it tennis, playing the piano or military marksmanship. Scientists zap brains to see if it will help trigger ?flow? 2012-02-13T21:40:31Z This was done so adroitly that Lemuel Dalton did not know but that the failure of the package to reach its destination was due to his poor marksmanship. Unfettered A Novel 2012-02-12T03:00:15.143Z The marksmanship, the courage, the absolute precision with which everything was done, is to my mind astonishing. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:47.297Z No marksman—no one who has the remotest knowledge of marksmanship—will do such a thing. Lad: A Dog 2012-02-08T03:00:19.720Z They could have no idea of the numbers of their new assailants, and they were in wholesome dread of the marksmanship of the Texans. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z French artillery could at times perform wonders of marksmanship, but its guns could not carry across the North Sea. The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom 1795-1813 2012-01-19T03:00:20.007Z His marksmanship was a shade better, too, than that of the British gunner. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z These words were profanely triumphant and boastful of marksmanship. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z Cartaret remembered the boyish days when he had taken prizes for his marksmanship with a revolver. The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z Dismayed by their troops’ lack of marksmanship in the Civil War, Union veterans Colonel William C. Church and General George Wingate formed the group in 1871, according to an NRA history. NRA Raises $200 Million as Gun Lobby Toasters Burn Logo on Bread 2011-12-29T08:07:21Z It was a death wound, but gave Roberts time to prove his bravery, and fine marksmanship. History of 'Billy the Kid' 2011-11-19T03:00:22.640Z His bravery, patriotism, marksmanship, and endurance could not avail. Fetichism in West Africa Forty Years' Observations of Native Customs and Superstitions 2011-11-18T03:00:28.907Z Even with random marksmanship and growing panic, the brown men were still sheltered, and many shots went home. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z By better game I mean birds that furnish better sport by requiring more skill in approaching them and better marksmanship in bringing them to bag. Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast 2011-11-18T03:00:28.323Z But the exact training of the eye lies at the bottom of all of them, and marksmanship depends almost wholly upon the power of that organ, whose directions the blind muscles implicitly follow. Man and Nature or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action 2011-11-11T03:00:34.027Z When he jumped up to take a survey of the situation, Emmet fired at him and, whether through accident or good marksmanship, I cannot say, brought down the beast on the spot. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z Benton was saved owing to the fact that, characteristically enough, he had stepped to one side the better to note the marksmanship of the gunner. Thomas Hart Benton 2011-10-09T02:00:26.053Z The fellow’s sullen obstinacy yielded gradually to an over-powering respect for Helen’s marksmanship, of which he had already witnessed an exhibition. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z This explanation of the bad marksmanship, as well as the failure of the outlaws to rush the aeroplane, was accepted by the boys, who had anticipated a fight with the fellows. Boy Scouts in the Northwest Fighting Forest Fires 2011-09-22T02:00:25.017Z Many of these volunteers admitted under pressure that they knew nothing of scout work and that they had not so much as qualified in marksmanship. Short Stories of the New America Interpreting the America of this age to high school boys and girls 2011-09-17T02:00:26.183Z Next morning I was delighted to find that I had killed four of my unsavory visitors, and at the same time felt proud of my marksmanship in the dark. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z Thanks, however, to the cannonier's marksmanship most of the English engines were speedily silenced. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z A bullet in the fleshy part of the hip had checked a furtive movement on the part of one of the gang, and instantly the others, impressed by the girl’s exhibition of marksmanship, fell back. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z The highest success in marksmanship depends partly upon one’s natural gifts, yet faithful practice must 41 bring a good degree of satisfaction. Indian Scout Talks A Guide for Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls 2011-09-11T02:00:11.207Z The Russian soldier shoots with his bayonet fixed, which is not conducive to first-class marksmanship; but then the German also is not a good rifle-shot. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z It speaks volumes for Arab marksmanship that they missed our machine about as often as they hit it. Caught by the Turks 2011-09-09T02:01:01.073Z Volley after volley was fired after the girl, but thanks to the movement of the horse and the poor marksmanship of the Nicaraguans, Mabel was not touched. The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal 2011-09-05T02:00:21.637Z Nobody in Scandinavia wants wounded elk wandering around, so, in order to hunt the great beasts, you have to take an annual marksmanship test to prove you can kill them with a single shot. When a sportsman's elk-hunting days are over 2011-08-25T22:00:03Z I am afraid that many of those who escaped carried away with them proofs of their temerity and our bad marksmanship. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z As to our marksmanship, he was mistaken, however, for we did put several shells into the Pawnee, and she had to go to Port Royal for repairs. Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army 2011-08-19T02:00:11.243Z But by the end, the Oslo Pistol Club, where he practiced marksmanship by shooting at cutouts of Nazis, was one of the few organizations to which he actually belonged. Anders Behring Breivik: Why He Wants You to Look at Him 2011-08-05T04:20:00Z But even the additional numbers were insufficient, it was impossible to cope with the marvellous marksmanship of the advancing horde. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z Consider taking a vacation to a country where you are able to train in marksmanship or join a gun club. Norway Attacks: Killers May Play Video Games, but Video Games Don't Make Killers 2011-07-26T12:04:50Z They were frequently fired at, but none fell, although, as subsequent events proved, this might not have been due to bad marksmanship. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z You are to send her to me each day so that she may give attention to this wound which I owe to her marksmanship. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z No excuse can ever be accepted by the civilized world for this deliberate destruction, and certainly the excuse cannot be accepted by military men that the act was due to bad marksmanship. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Meanwhile, trickling along through the Fournier’s Spruit were arriving more desperate farmers, more picked men of skilled marksmanship and deadly purpose. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z But no chances did he get of practising marksmanship, for the rabbits seemed unaccountably shy. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z Nothing, indeed, could have been worse than the enemy’s marksmanship. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z I will leave it to Mistress Owen if I looked like one, though I would I had the marksmanship of a backwoodsman. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z The marksmanship of the Americans was wonderful, and at the end of two hours nearly every ship in the Spanish fleet had either been sunk or was on fire. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z There were no evidences of the celebrated Boer marksmanship on this occasion. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z The prisoner declared that this wonderful shot was to be placed to the credit of his invention, and not to his marksmanship. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z The first insistence on rifle use and marksmanship, which General Pershing was to stress later with all the eloquence he had, was heard in late August. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z During the time when the Huns were making their Château-Thierry drive, Blalock, afterward sergeant of D Company, distinguished himself by a rather remarkable piece of marksmanship. Average Americans 2011-06-02T02:00:20.387Z He stood there for a time watching a number of persons try their marksmanship. Hoosier Mosaics 2011-05-20T02:00:35.173Z He pretended to the clerk that he wanted to try his marksmanship on the gophers; secured a box of cartridges, and put the loaded weapon in his pocket. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z At the rifle range he found about twenty-five other soldiers who had been selected for a test of marksmanship. Voices; Birth-Marks; The Man and the Elephant 2011-03-28T02:00:27.040Z The abundant game of the region gave a first direction to his adventurous spirit, and he became a skillful hunter, expert in marksmanship and woodcraft. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d say I’m a 6 at marksmanship; a 10 is like a sniper. Entry Level: Standing Guard, and Protecting the Premises 2011-03-10T01:13:10Z A captain did likewise, and thereupon the men took to cheering defiantly at each notable specimen of British marksmanship. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z Jake drove on in silence while we meditated upon his amazing marksmanship. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z The town itself was hardly in danger during this riverside bombardment, unless, indeed, from some accident of defective marksmanship. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z The artillery of the enemy replied, but the marksmanship was bad, though General Barrett had a narrow escape from a shrapnel shell which buried itself in the ground at his feet. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z But there are concerns Afghan forces -- afflicted with high attrition, poor marksmanship, illiteracy and drug abuse -- will not be ready to assume greater responsibility. U.S. asks: How big an Afghan army can we afford? 2011-02-17T19:31:14Z Photographs of the windshield of Mr. Davis’s white rental car, with the bullet holes in it, were widely published in the Pakistani press, accompanied by remarks about Mr. Davis’s accurate marksmanship. Mystery Over Detained American Angers Pakistan 2011-02-09T01:38:06Z I was greatly flattered by Jean's wholly unwarranted confidence in my marksmanship and eager to justify it at the earliest moment. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z Good marksmanship consists in learning thoroughly the details of— Holding the rifle in the various positions.Aiming.Squeezing the trigger.Calling the shot.Adjusting the sights. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z Every day there came to the armory loose-jointed, easy-swinging trappers and woodsmen, simple-spoken young men, who, in offering their keenness of vision and sureness of marksmanship, were volunteering their all. Trenching at Gallipoli The personal narrative of a Newfoundlander with the ill-fated Dardanelles expedition 2011-02-02T03:00:25.187Z If we think that the ordinary soldier’s marksmanship is wasteful, we may well look to ourselves. The Invisible Censor 2011-01-29T03:00:20.267Z Under the stimulus of competition and organized practice great improvement was noted in marksmanship, even among those who had been considered almost perfect marksmen before. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z Afghan troops have suffered from high attrition, poor marksmanship and entrenched illiteracy and drug abuse. Afghan troop proposal may cost $2 bln more: U.S. aide 2011-01-28T01:37:17Z Barreau contended, when I remarked upon this sudden attaining to marksmanship. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z Starting in high school, Mr. Loughner honed his marksmanship with a 9-millimeter pistol, the same caliber weapon used in the attack Saturday, until he became proficient at handling the weapon and firing it quickly. Police Say They Visited Tucson Suspect?s Home Even Before Rampage 2011-01-12T03:00:55Z It required no deft marksmanship or superior skill to bring down forty of those birds in a single evening. Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences 2011-01-05T03:00:58.503Z I saw some really striking feats of marksmanship; but perhaps the best of all at the Capitol, in Washington. Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society 2010-12-20T17:12:16.420Z Mr. Browne said Officer Jones’s performance was commended at an internal police briefing by Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, who said that “her reserve under fire was matched only by her marksmanship.” In a Salon Shootout, an Off-Duty Officer Stops a Robbery With Well-Aimed Bullets 2010-10-26T01:50:00Z For Mediate, who turns 48 in December, it was a remarkable display of marksmanship assisted by luck, both necessary for a man who had had only a single top 10 since nearly winning the U.S. Monday Qualifier 2010-10-18T04:00:00Z “Last summer, in the officers’-training rotation, I placed eighth in marksmanship.” David Bezmozgis: “The Train of Their Departure.” 2010-08-02T04:00:00Z “The narrative is ‘we’re going to redo the narrative of the United States by returning to origins, to marksmanship.’ Does the Appleseed Project Teach Marksmanship or Something More? 2010-07-29T22:08:00Z Police face far greater challenges than improving their marksmanship and getting into shape -- they need to shake off the force's reputation of being highly corrupt, abusive and inefficient. Afghan police struggle ahead of U.S. pullout 2010-06-23T08:33:00Z On both occasions, though, they escaped without punishment as the Wallaby centre's marksmanship let him down. Australia 20-21 England 2010-06-19T12:06:00Z Their marksmanship needs to be precise because they won't get many opportunities. 4th appearance. World Cup capsules 2010-06-06T01:46:00Z About 65 percent of the graduates passed the marksmanship test in May. Training of Afghan military, police has improved, NATO report says 2010-05-30T04:00:00Z In 1946, when the show opened, Oakley’s marksmanship demonstrations with “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” were still within living memory — in fact, she’d been giving sharpshooting exhibitions until a few years before her death, in 1926. | Connecticut: Annie Oakley Gets Her Due Onstage 2010-05-22T01:53:00Z To survive, the outnumbered Keating grunts relied on their mutual devotion and marksmanship. War of persuasion: The modern U.S. officer emerges in Afghanistan 2010-05-16T04:00:00Z Boston made its first two shots of the third quarter, boosting its marksmanship to 29 of 40, a 72.5 percent clip, but couldn’t pull away. Late surge carries Thunder past Celtics 2010-04-01T02:21:00Z But right now, the urgent matter at hand is recovering his marksmanship and salvaging medals in Vancouver in the four events that remain. 2010-02-15T02:13:00Z We lost to bad marksmanship in front of goal. 2010-01-29T11:13:00Z German casualties due to American marksmanship, of course, could not be ascertained, but they were probably equal to the American killed and wounded. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. He was beginning to say something about Mexican marksmanship when he was interrupted by Wah-wah-o-be. The Red Mustang They would have no advantage over her; they would have no purpose in killing from ambush; and she trusted to her own marksmanship implicitly. The Voice of the Pack Perhaps, but "we artists" do not always hit what we aim at, and despite his confident claim to unerring marksmanship, one must hazard the opinion, that in this case Mr. Wilde has "shot wide." Oscar Wilde: Art and Morality A Defence of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" "That's in spite of the fact that you have the merit badge for marksmanship and won the hunting club trophy last year." The Year When Stardust Fell Timbers were thrown high in the air, and explosions, probably of enemy ammunition, testified to American marksmanship. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. His sword-belt was fastened by a great shining brass plate, and, no longer feeling the elegancies of marksmanship, I fired at the brass plate. Last Words Lennox wouldn't have been afraid, in a crisis, to trust his marksmanship now. The Voice of the Pack But the futility of the bombardment must not be entirely put down to bad marksmanship on the part of the Tibetans. The Unveiling of Lhasa His marksmanship had a telling effect on the enemy, and encouraged his companions. The Year When Stardust Fell There was a current story, too, of his shooting, in the pride of his marksmanship, at his own door with a Martini-Henry rifle till he had shot the knocker off. Reveries over Childhood and Youth There were traces of game in plenty, but they were unable to catch a glimpse of anything that might give them a chance to exercise their marksmanship. Bert Wilson at Panama The fine art of marksmanship consists partly in the finer sighting,—the instinctive realization of just what fraction of the front sight should be visible through the rear. The Voice of the Pack Before we had fairly reached the top the rain swept down the mountain valley, giving us protection from the marksmanship of the enemy. The Frontier Boys in the Grand Canyon A Search for Treasure They asked themselves why it was that a man of the 174 sheriff’s proven courage, marksmanship and cleverness should fail to get the man who so terrorized the ranch. The Orphan Whatever may be said of Spanish marksmanship, there is no discount on Spanish courage. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The dotter is a little contrivance on the gun, which enables you to shoot at a target and proves your marksmanship. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers This was no time to trust their lives to the marksmanship of an amateur. The Voice of the Pack Radio communication, vehicle driving, marksmanship, and many other subjects are sponsored at year-round classes in local areas. Area Handbook for Bulgaria Tribal levies are organized under young officers of the British Army, who train them in military discipline, drill, and marksmanship. Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier A Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches Perhaps the poor marksmanship of the Spaniards is to be thanked for the fact that they were not utterly annihilated. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The rabbits were duly examined and Sparrer was praised for his marksmanship until his cheeks burned, Pat leading in piling it on thick. The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp Or have we left our marksmanship at home? Idyllic Monologues Old and New World Verses The Indians did splendid work and elicited from the beleaguered soldiers expressions of admiration for their marksmanship, as well as for their bravery and prowess in fierce, close work. The Battle of the Big Hole A History of General Gibbon's Engagement with Nez Percés Indians in the Big Hole Valley, Montana, August 9th, 1877. Trim and pink-cheeked as a girl, young Stillwell was matching his cool nerve and steady marksmanship against the exultant dominance of a savage giant. The Price of the Prairie A Story of Kansas In view of the man’s unerring marksmanship it would be certain death for him to expose himself for an instant. The Coming of the Law There was another defect in our “Kriegspiel”: I was so much the better shot that my marksmanship often frustrated the most admirable strategy and the most elaborate of military schemes. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XXII (of 25) Juvenilia and Other Papers Our army lost three hundred and nineteen killed and wounded; the British, more than five hundred,—the difference being due to superior marksmanship. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. That was the marksmanship and the kind of fighting! Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women The French instructors complimented him on the excellence of his marksmanship, considering his acknowledged unfamiliarity with the weapon. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" It was not seldom a question of marksmanship between two men, each the other's target. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Baker was the best shot on the northern border and performed feats of marksmanship with this musket that could scarce be equaled by any of our famous marksmen to-day with their improved weapons. With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga There could be no marksmanship under such conditions. The Hate Disease If he shakes them off, or by marksmanship reduces the odds, he may check in for mess that evening; failing to do so, a squadron commander will that night requisition a new pilot. Aces Up The American gunners were generally accurate in their firing, while the marksmanship of the Spaniards was inferior. The Boys of '98 In such circumstances a man may miss, ay, even with a blunderbuss, and no blame attach to his marksmanship.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI He said just coffee wasn’t enough, and for me to bring along the entire contest of marksmanship–the, the whole shooting match–and for madame to hurry.” The Missourian But, generally speaking, the marksmanship of the Russians was too wild for the firing to have serious effect. The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War Only here did Stas find an opportunity for displaying his marksmanship. In Desert and Wilderness As the shells fell without hitting the object for which they were intended, the men on board the New York jeered at the Spanish marksmanship, and cheered their shipmates. The Boys of '98 Iron drill and constant practice at marksmanship had done their work. The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 Then they would be tempted to send more of their number over the roof, where they would fall victims to his marksmanship. The Great Cattle Trail They had still the great advantage of the shelter of the woods and the formation of the soldiers, while their marksmanship kept those directly in front of them almost out of range. The Shepherd of the North As a result marksmanship at a height of more than five thousand feet is practically impossible. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons Neither man after the furious ride and the concluding run on foot was fit for sure marksmanship. In the Shadow of the Hills They looked on the wonderful bayonet practice, the expert marksmanship of the Legion, and the astonishing maneuvers of the cavalrymen with great admiration. The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 His legacy to a grateful world was a large share in the development of the West, and a multitude of achievements in horsemanship, marksmanship, and endurance that will live for ages. Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer Or, The Stranger in Camp The unerring marksmanship of Vose and his alertness reduced the danger from the fierce grizzly bears and ravening mountain wolves to the minimum, but the red men were an ever present peril. A Waif of the Mountains Half a dozen naked bodies lay limp among the rocks to bear witness to the old teamster’s marksmanship when a ball drilled him through the chest and he sank back dying. When the West Was Young The shells were damaging her superstructure, but a heavy swell interfered with the German marksmanship. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships After an hour the pest came again, satisfied, no doubt, that my marksmanship was not dangerous. A Mountain Boyhood They had found the victim of Sile's marksmanship, and the fact that he had not been scalped put away the idea that he had fallen before a Nez Percé. Two Arrows A Story of Red and White It may have been a case of poor ammunition or poor marksmanship or both. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War The first volley came at close range; so close that in spite of the customary poor marksmanship of their kind the Indians wounded every man in the coach. When the West Was Young The conditions of light and the moving target were not conducive to good marksmanship on the part of the besieged man, and none of the attackers were hit. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 The old Indian had chosen wisely when he purchased the rifle, and the boy became very proficient in marksmanship. Rodney, the Ranger With Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield It was too far for good marksmanship, but the rifles made nowadays will send a piece of lead a mile and hurt something with it. Two Arrows A Story of Red and White Amazing marksmanship was shown by Pennington's battery, and such accurate artillery firing was never seen on any other field. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War Now and again the recitals were interrupted by the roaring of forty-five revolvers as the more fervid celebrants showed their expertness at marksmanship by shooting the French heels from the shoes of the dance-hall girls. When the West Was Young Exactly the reverse is true of the German marksmanship, especially at long ranges. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War The high death rate was in part due to the American marksmanship, which caused many body wounds. The Siege of Boston Having satisfied himself as to the power of his bow 187 and the range of his arrows, Grôm set himself next to the problem of marksmanship. In the Morning of Time Among the Indians Mr. Jones went by the name of Long Rifle, and they expressed great admiration of his marksmanship. The Cabin on the Prairie “Howdy!” he nodded, touching his cap respectfully, and gazing with flickering eyes at the woman whose marksmanship entitled her to the greatest respect. The River Prophet So little is known of the German injuries that there is hardly sufficient ground for comment on the British marksmanship, but it does not appear to have been what the world had expected. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War The device upon which the intriguer decided was one requiring such delicate handling in both strategy and marksmanship that he dared not trust it to either young Pete Doane or the faithful Sim Squires. The Roof Tree I can't boast much of my marksmanship nowadays; I could fetch down a bird once. The Young Surveyor; or Jack on the Prairies So Beulah became a rifle enthusiast, and it astonished her how rapidly she improved in marksmanship. The Homesteaders A Novel of the Canadian West But he also realized uneasily that he had seen a demonstration of Tartar marksmanship. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel The Germans speak well of the marksmanship of considerable bodies of the Russian infantry. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War Bas himself lay stretched full-length in that position which gives the greatest surety of marksmanship. The Roof Tree And in doing this the youth proved more of a conqueror than he had done by his excellent marksmanship. The Young Ranchers or, Fighting the Sioux This danger was barely averted by the marksmanship of our leader, and the dexterity of the Indian guides, who would occasionally kill a duck with their paddles. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier They've had a taste of our marksmanship, an' they know it would be certain death. The Great Sioux Trail A Story of Mountain and Plain The fusillade from the Petrel was evidently interfering with the enemy's marksmanship. El Diablo She waved her hand from the doorstep, commented derisively upon the enemy's marksmanship, and flung the door open with a bang. Otherwise Phyllis He thought that every shot missed, and he was very much ashamed of his marksmanship. Forest Neighbors Life Stories of Wild Animals The former could not withstand the superior marksmanship of these chamois-hunters, who picked off the men at the cannon as fast as they came into action, until the Bavarians fled in despair, abandoning their guns. Foot-prints of Travel or, Journeyings in Many Lands Colonel Taubmann had, however, made a note of the Die-hards' marksmanship, and attempted to tackle Captain Pond on the subject later in the afternoon—albeit gently—over a cup of tea provided by the Mayoress. Merry-Garden and Other Stories Once again Boer wiliness had been rendered ineffectual owing to execrable marksmanship. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition It was a pity that none of the fine marksmanship with the field cannon could be shown. Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants or, Handling Their First Real Commands More than a hundred rifle-shots were fired after him, but the Zulu marksmanship was poor, and he escaped untouched. The True Story Book The Americans appear to have had heavier guns, better training in handling the guns, better marksmanship, to have been quicker and smarter. The Mentor: The War of 1812 Volume 4, Number 3, Serial Number 103; 15 March, 1916. A triangular piece of ground, with a sprinkling of elms about it, is all that is left of the rookery in which Mr. Tupman met with an accident from the unskilful marksmanship of Winkle. Dickens-Land The same courier was in leash, posted to bring another fellow; all the Sioux were gazing, statuesque, to analyze my marksmanship. Desert Dust And—as the fight progressed—it could be plainly seen that the marksmanship of those upon the Drake was infinitely less accurate than that of the Americans. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure Trevison was wide awake now, and his marksmanship as deadly as ever. 'Firebrand' Trevison Shawn modestly refused to claim but a few of the birds, but Horton knew of his 83 unerring marksmanship, and wondered at his unselfishness. Shawn of Skarrow The Americans on the other hand were very liberal in this respect, with the result that in the early years of the war they were greatly superior to their enemies in point of marksmanship. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) The sighting, position and aiming drills teach the fundamental principles of shooting, which are the foundation upon which marksmanship is built. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition It may here be said that nearly all the dead on both sides were shot through the head or chest, indicating the accuracy of marksmanship on both sides. A Virginia Scout It was war without its horrors for the blue-jackets, since bad marksmanship or poor powder prevented the Confederate gunners doing any damage. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 He well knew the improbability of hitting a vulnerable spot in a swimming alligator; his marksmanship was scarcely equal to the certainty of finding one of those wicked, armor-lidded eyes. Gold Out of Celebes The Guerrière's guns proved very ineffectual from the start, while the marksmanship, not only of the American gunners but of the riflemen in the Constitution's tops, was the wonder of the British. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) Result—Johnny shows his marksmanship by shooting several birds in his vicinity. Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 4 April, 1897 The younger generation remained silent, secretly wishing their bravery and marksmanship had scattered the foe, yet unable to deny that Dale’s medicine had been very powerful. A Virginia Scout Nevertheless, they kept up a rapid fire, but showed the bad marksmanship which characterized Montojo's gunners at Manila. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 In June, 1905, a competition was held between these schools, each school shooting in its own building under the inspection of the "marksmanship committee." A report on the feasibility and advisability of some policy to inaugurate a system of rifle practice throughout the public schools of the country I was never so relieved in all my life as I was when I found that my excellent marksmanship was to be expended on animals instead of human beings. How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887 "Co-rect, lead on and I'll follow," answered Carson Lee, with a grin, for nothing pleased him more than to have his marksmanship praised. An Undivided Union The ships have displayed about a normal amount of activity to which the Turk has replied, but his marksmanship is worse than it was yesterday. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" The vessels were handled with a daring amounting almost to bravado, yet so poor was the marksmanship of the Spaniards that little or no damage was suffered. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The league established a marksmanship badge, to be awarded, as in the National Guard and in the Army, to each boy who annually showed satisfactory proficiency in shooting. A report on the feasibility and advisability of some policy to inaugurate a system of rifle practice throughout the public schools of the country I had said so much about my marksmanship with a rifle, that one day I was sent for by the colonel. How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887 He wears dark spectacles, and smokes a long pipe, and uses a great spittoon, and in using it does not always attain that accuracy of marksmanship supposed to be characteristic of the Boer. A Tramp's Notebook "I haven't much respect for their marksmanship, but you never can tell where a stray shot may fall." A Voyage with Captain Dynamite The interchange of broadsides then became very rapid; but the British marksmanship was poor, and few of their shot took effect. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The Finn, to show his marksmanship, aimed at Einar's bowstring and cut it with his arrow. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Their fighting was usually open, and, as the marksmanship on both sides was the very worst, it was seldom that anybody was hurt. Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate As a reward for long and honest service—not for marksmanship—he was warranted a sergeant, and went with his regiment to the Philippines. Bamboo Tales She had also learned the art of good marksmanship, so that at a target practice she was an adept. The Woman with a Stone Heart A Romance of the Philippine War And I knew enough about my father’s and Nesbitt’s marksmanship to feel assured that every time they pressed a trigger an enemy would fall. Through Veld and Forest An African Story We talk of this battery, which is east of Rheims and not far distant from Nogent l'Abbesse, and take professional pride in keeping its gunners in ignorance of their fine marksmanship. High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France "Yes; but, unfortunately, the attempt upon my life did not succeed, thanks to Fate and poor marksmanship." Princess Zara The number of these, considering the darkness of the night, did credit to American marksmanship. Bamboo Tales The gunner on the “Raleigh” had done his work well; and Marie’s dream of American cowardice, of their poor marksmanship and of her ability to sink Dewey’s flag ship, were shattered in an instant. The Woman with a Stone Heart A Romance of the Philippine War At these trainings prizes were frequently offered for the best marksmanship; in Connecticut, a silk handkerchief or some such trinket. Customs and Fashions in Old New England Not only was there an increase in the number of vessels but there was great improvement in marksmanship and in the handling of ships. History of the United States, Volume 6 "Egyptians are not noted for their accurate marksmanship." Under the Rebel's Reign As a natural consequence, therefore, the Boers, skilled as they are in marksmanship, were able at their leisure to pick off each man as he approached. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 Up went the captain's hands; such marksmanship was beyond his philosophy. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea We owe much to these trainings and these trials of marksmanship. Customs and Fashions in Old New England "You bring important news," repeated Kenton, who, as the reader already knows, was quite partial to the negro, for, with all his stupidity, he had given proof of astonishing skill in marksmanship. The Phantom of the River He laughed, as he pictured the rebels aiming at him and repeatedly missing their target, through bad marksmanship. Under the Rebel's Reign Felizardo was remarkable for his audacity, his fine horsemanship, and his expert marksmanship. The Philippine Islands The winter sun was sinking into the tideless sea in all its gold-and-orange glory as he stood leaning over the stone balustrade watching the splendid marksmanship of one of the crack shots of Europe. The Doctor of Pimlico Being the Disclosure of a Great Crime "I suppose it would have done as well had I sent the bullet through her brain; but that takes the finest kind of marksmanship." The Hunters of the Ozark It does not say much for the marksmanship of the local sportsmen that this poor creature should have been shot at all those years without being hit. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, January 28, 1914 The greater losses of the British whenever the armies met on even terms proved the superior marksmanship of the American militiaman. Union and Democracy When questioned the prisoners gave great praise to our excellent artillery marksmanship, saying: "We did not believe there could be such a hell of fire." New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 And when, after the third charge, the war party drew off for good, forty-odd ponies and twenty-odd warriors lay upon the plain, stark evidence of Boone's wonderful nerve and marksmanship. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier It was marvelous marksmanship, but it did not in the least cow those who saw the exhibition. Oh, You Tex! As marksmen they were unusually steady and skilful, and in the struggles that followed nothing but their marksmanship saved them. Impressions of South Africa But his sister's letter was as unnecessary for me as expert marksmanship to bring down a bird which cannot fly. My Reminiscences American determination and American marksmanship had saved three American lives. The Brighton Boys in the Radio Service It was chiefly through Mr. Allison's industry and accurate marksmanship that their numbers were reduced below a convenient working majority. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier Save in marksmanship, the Confederate batteries could not match the Federal; strength was with the great, blue rifled guns, and yet the grey cannoneers wrought havoc on the plateau and amid the breastworks. The Long Roll Bullet holes marked it here and there, testifying that many a passer-by with more marksmanship than respect had used it for a casual target. Kid Wolf of Texas "Evidently spraining your ankle didn't interfere with your marksmanship." The Rover Boys on a Hunt or The Mysterious House in the Woods Oh, I've got enough to pay all I lose betting on your marksmanship. Fred Fearnot's New Ranch and How He and Terry Managed It His rifle was loaded and he had sufficient confidence in his marksmanship to believe that only one shot would be needed. Army Boys on the Firing Line or, Holding Back the German Drive There is something so delightfully contemptuous of the enemy's marksmanship in this. Impressions of a War Correspondent It’s all nonsense about their marksmanship,” cried Ingleborough, who seemed to be suffering from a peculiar kind of elation in which there was no feeling of fear. A Dash from Diamond City There being no cover for their men, which is so necessary for the practice of their marksmanship to the best advantage, the clever cavalry manoeuvres of the Light Horse proved too much for them. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer "Never mind who you are, I'm betting on the marksmanship," and the fellow drew a big roll of money from his pocket and began to count it to the amount of five hundred dollars. Fred Fearnot's New Ranch and How He and Terry Managed It He had acquired great skill with both gun and pistol as early as his thirteenth year, and his feats of marksmanship came now and then to the ears of his father. The Eagle's Heart But one of those in front was Macintosh, for whom the wilful waste of a bullet was almost an impossibility, frugality and marksmanship combining to render the task painful to his feelings. For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War The Boers did not move during this critical period, relying upon their deadly fire, maintained by veterans in cover-taking and marksmanship. Story of the War in South Africa 1899-1900 Scarce any meeting was without its fatal termination, perhaps owing to the fact that pistols and rifles were generally used, and Americans are noted for their marksmanship. South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure It was at these reflectors, and particularly at these tiny devices, that the small-arms fire was directed, and the marksmanship of the Dilipics was very good indeed. The Galaxy Primes "As for that, sir," answered Archelaus, tactfully, "life on the Islands isn't like active service, where a man has to be careful about exposing himself to marksmanship." Major Vigoureux He was a rather popular hero in the —th, for his polo, a sport which he had introduced and made possible at Fort Ellsworth, and for his boxing, his fencing, and his marksmanship. A Soldier of the Legion Still, after all deductions, the greater loss of the defendants casts doubt, either upon their marksmanship or upon the prevalent theory that the effects of modern weapons are revolutionary. Story of the War in South Africa 1899-1900 The Throg's marksmanship, as borne out by the circle of small bodies, was excellent. Storm Over Warlock Occasionally he performed feats of marksmanship which not even the two redoubtable leaders could equal. A Son of the City A Story of Boy Life "Any person who can show such marksmanship with a golf ball is quite welcome to—— Ah, just answer that 'phone call, will you, son?" Torchy As A Pa The other three essayed a few shots without effect in the dusk, warped back out of range, and waited for daylight to improve their marksmanship. Fort Amity Length................24 feet, 9 inches Greatest diameter.............14 inches Major Bronner owes his life to the wonderful pistol marksmanship of his friend, Lieut. Terry A Tale of the Hill People Her Captain was spending the night ashore, her decks were not cleared, she was slow to get into action, and when she did so her marksmanship was poor. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 Charley assisted in plucking the birds, and silently admiring the marksmanship of his companions, determined that he, too, would learn to shoot well. Left on the Labrador A Tale of Adventure Down North "Coming!" called Mark, as he and Jack ceased their marksmanship contest and approached the shed. Under the Ocean to the South Pole Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine Wonder Although snipers invariably took pride in their work, it was the sportsman's pride in good marksmanship rather than the love of killing for its own sake. Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army "Have you formed any conception of the condition of marksmanship in the British Army?" George Bernard Shaw And so perfect was the Japanese marksmanship that the position of the long line of trenches could easily be recognized by the parallel line of little white clouds of smoke up above them. Banzai! by Parabellum Henry was proud of his marksmanship, but he felt some remorse, too, when he looked upon his victim. The Young Trailers A Story of Early Kentucky They had displayed fine marksmanship and were greatly pleased. Born Again But I soon tired of these imaginary foes and marksmanship. Confessions of Boyhood The presence of a staff officer gave new courage to the men, and their marksmanship began to have effect on the enemy, who were seen to be gradually falling back. Captain Jinks, Hero That was where she had set up bottles for his marksmanship.… The Cow Puncher |
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