As part of a team of soldiers or police officers, a marksman fires weapons at long range targets with high accuracy. Marksmen participate in historical reenactment, exhibition shooting, and sports with a marksmanship component in addition to working in law enforcement. The biathlon, for example, frequently includes gun demonstrations. People can gain experience in this field by joining the military or law enforcement agencies, or by working with coaches and hobbyist clubs.
This job necessitates the ability to aim a weapon accurately in a variety of situations. Members of the military and law enforcement are eligible for this position if they pass an exam with a high score. For higher scores, they can also earn sharpshooter and expert qualifications.
The marksman assists military and law enforcement teams in achieving their objectives, which can include scanning an area for potential threats and firing shots if authorized. To avoid being cut off from the rest of the team, the marksman must move with them while also providing cover fire. A military marksman must be able to work around plants, buildings, vehicles, and other obstacles while operating behind cover. These stumbling blocks can make a shot more difficult, but they also protect the marksman and the rest of the team. Marksmen must also be able to quickly repeat shots and deal with issues such as jammed magazines and other components.
Historical reenactors take part in events where people would have used guns in the past, such as reenactments of the American Civil War, and use marksmanship skills in their work. They use blank weapons for safety reasons, but live rounds may be used during demonstrations when they are not firing at other people. A marksmanship component is present in a number of athletic events. People who are skilled in this area can compete in events or coach athletes who are preparing for competitions.
As a marksman, you can use a wide range of weapons. Official qualifications are usually based on the use of the same weapon for standardization purposes, as this eliminates the possibility of inequality. Military marksmen typically work with weapons issued by the government, while events typically place limits on the types of weapons people can use, either for historical accuracy or sportsmanship. Some may also carry personal weapons, such as sidearms, and may qualify for these weapons separately to demonstrate their proficiency.