GIVEN the fact accuracy with a weapon system is a critical part of the day job, soldiers appear to be the perfect fit for the sport of target shooting. The Army acknowledged this in 2015 when, in partnership with GB Shooting, it launched the Troops to Target initiative in a bid to push personnel to the Olympic stage. A sign of its success was witnessed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games as three team members were selected to represent their countries in pistol and rifle disciplines.
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