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  2. Hitscan - Wikipedia

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    Hitscan in video game design, most commonly in first-person shooters, is a type of hit registration system that determines whether an object has been hit or not simply by scanning if the item used was aimed directly at its target and then applies the effects of the item (usually damage) instantly.

  3. Sniper - Wikipedia

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    Both types of snipers do make difficult shots under pressure, and often perform one-shot kills. A US Secret Service sniper on the roof of the White House. Police units that are unequipped for tactical operations may rely on a specialized SWAT team, which may have a dedicated sniper. [16] Some police sniper operations begin with military ...

  4. Glossary of video game terms - Wikipedia

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    auto-aim. Also aim-assist. A game mechanic built into some games to decrease the level of difficulty by locking onto or near targets for faster aiming. Games utilize "hard" or "soft" aim settings to respectively either lock directly onto an enemy or assist the player's aim towards the enemy while giving some freedom of precision.

  5. Here's what US snipers say they have to think about before ...

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    "We know what a bullet does," a former sniper said, explaining that they know "not just what the bullet's doing but why it's doing it." Here's what US snipers say they have to think about before ...

  6. Point shooting - Wikipedia

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    Side view of handgun point shooting position. Point shooting (also known as target-[1] or threat-focused shooting, [2] intuitive shooting, instinctive shooting, subconscious tactical shooting, or hipfiring) is a practical shooting method where the shooter points a ranged weapon (typically a repeating firearm) at a target without relying on the use of sights to aim.

  7. Take a look at how Army snipers zero in on their targets ...

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    The special 10-day training course for snipers is designed to "train, broaden their horizons and share tactics, techniques and procedures."

  8. Marksman - Wikipedia

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    The 'Sniper's Badge' is similar in design but incorporates the letter 'S' into the design and is awarded to soldiers who qualify on the Army Sniper's Course. The 'Army Top 20 Badge' consists of crossed .303 SMLE rifles upon a laurel wreath and is awarded to the final 20 competitors in the annual Champion Shot for the Army.

  9. What to know about the Secret Service's Counter Sniper Team - AOL

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    A U.S. Secret Service sniper killed the would-be assassin of former President Donald Trump in a split-second decision, taking out the man perched on an adjacent rooftop. Secret Service Director ...