rifle

Lightweight rifle with a relatively short barrel; biathletes use a .22-caliber rifle that is loaded manually or with a magazine.

shooting slip

Strap used to stabilize the rifle when shooting from a prone position.

front sight

Metal aiming device attached to the front of the barrel.

magazine

Part containing the cartridges, which are automatically fed into the gun barrel.

rear sight

Articulated graduated aiming device attached to the back of the barrel; the rear sight is lined up with the front sight when aiming.