firing range
[ˈfaɪərɪŋ reɪndʒ]
nounpl: firing ranges
campo de tiro
1. an area or facility designed and equipped for shooting practice with firearms
The police officers trained at the firing range every month.
Os policiais treinavam no campo de tiro todos os meses.
2. a designated outdoor or indoor area where guns, rifles, or other weapons can be safely discharged for target practice or training
We went to the firing range to improve our shooting accuracy.
Fomos ao campo de tiro para melhorar nossa precisão de tiro.
3. the distance within which a weapon can effectively shoot or operate
The rifle has a firing range of 800 meters.
O rifle tem um alcance de tiro de 800 metros.
In Brazil, firing ranges (campos de tiro) are typically operated by military institutions, police departments, or private shooting clubs. In the USA, shooting ranges are more commonly accessible to civilians for recreational purposes and training. The term is widely used in both military and civilian contexts in both countries.
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