firing range

noun

1. range ( def 5 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of firing range¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

It provides "command and leadership training, infantry tactics training, weapons training, and live firing range qualifications" as well as providing "specialist training teams to assist foreign forces in their development".

From BBC

In an effort to show that she never meant to fire the .45, the defense established that she had taken shooting lessons at a firing range and knew her way around firearms.

From Los Angeles Times

After the fire, the department shut down all of its mobile firing ranges, launched an internal investigation and called in the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for help.

From Los Angeles Times

The Pawlet property, known as Slate Ridge, included buildings and two firing ranges.

From Seattle Times

Alongside his contact with them at the cadet bases and a flat where the boys gathered, Finnigan also took them to a firing range and on camping trips.

From BBC