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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shooting rangepractice rangetarget rangegun range

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campo de tiro
most common translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estande de tiro
alternative term, often used for indoor facilities
São Paulo
campo de tiro / estande de tiro
both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
campo de tiro / poligono de tiro
polígono de tiro is also commonly used in Portugal

Related Words

targetammunitionfirearmshootingballisticsweapon

Related Idioms & Phrases

within firing range - ao alcance de tiro
come under firing range - entrar no alcance de tiro
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