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Underwater target shooting

Underwater target shooting is a sport where people swim in water wearing special gear and try to shoot targets that are also underwater.

Imagine going swimming with your friends, but instead of just swimming around, you wear special gear that lets you breathe underwater. You also hold a gun that shoots little pellets.

The targets are usually made of metal and are set up underwater. They're shaped like circles or other simple shapes. The goal is to shoot as many targets as possible in a certain amount of time while swimming around this underwater area.

It's kind of like playing a game of tag with your friends, but instead of trying to tag them, you're trying to hit the targets.

The gear that you wear includes a mask, fins, and a wetsuit. The mask helps you see clearly underwater, the fins help you move quickly and easily through the water, and the wetsuit keeps you warm.

When you shoot the pellets, they travel quickly through the water and hit the target. The pellets are usually made of lead or steel, and they're very small - about the size of a pea. They don't hurt the targets, but they do make a noise when they hit.

Underwater target shooting is a fun and challenging sport that requires a lot of skill and practice. It's important to be a good swimmer and to have a lot of experience with guns before trying this sport.