Target Shooting

Target shooting: a sport like no other!

Target shooting is a very complete sport that can be practiced in different ways (crossbow, bow, airsoft, javelin target shooting, knife throwing, etc…). Whatever weapon you choose, you'll be able to find it easily on Hattila.com!

Archery: the foundation of target shooting

Traditionally, target shooting is practiced with a bow and arrows. It's a very complete sport that requires great dexterity and good physical condition. Besides the bow and the arrows that you'll obviously find on Hattila.com or in an archery shop near you, you'll also need a suitable shooting target.

It can also be practiced with a crossbow (automatic crossbow, crossbow pistol, Barnett crossbow, etc…) and bolts. Practicing target shooting with a crossbow requires less upper body strength from the archer and allows for more precision on the shooting target. It's up to you to choose between the two, it's a matter of taste!

Airsoft, a fun variant

Airsoft is a target shooting game using firearm replicas that propel, using compressed air or pressurized gas, plastic balls of 6 or 8 millimeters with a weight varying between 0.10 grams and 0.43 grams. These balls are, in most cases, biodegradable.

These weapon replicas were originally designed for collecting or target shooting. Several enthusiasts then had the idea of using their weapon replicas in a team sport activity where one of the main objectives is to eliminate the opposing team.

All players are equipped with mandatory eye protection and in the absence of visible marks left on players by the impact of opposing balls, the counting of hits depends on the honesty of the players who are hit.

A more original practice

Among the most original target shooting practices, we notably count javelin target shooting. Javelin target shooting is a traditional game that became a recognized sport discipline in France by the Ministry of Youth and Sports since 1984. It is mainly played in northern France, Belgium, and Hungary.

Knife throwing is also practiced on a shooting target. It requires specific equipment, particularly a very specific knife called a throwing knife. Don't think about practicing this discipline with a hunting knife, a dagger, a blade, or other tool used more specifically for hunting or bushcraft. You'll need a knife dedicated to throwing for more safety!

Don't wait any longer to get started with target shooting, a fun and complete outdoor sport! Find all the necessary equipment on Hattila.com. Our entire team is at your disposal to help you choose the bladed weapons best suited to your target shooting practice. Contact us now to learn more!