shooting glove

Bowstring release guard

A shooting glove is a glove designed to protect the hand while shooting.

In archery, it shields the fingers that draw the bowstring from friction and pressure.

In firearms shooting, it provides grip, warmth, or protection from recoil.

Some designs cover only two or three fingers: She adjusted her shooting glove before nocking the arrow.

Related
  • archeryShooting with bows
  • leatherTanned animal skin
  • fingerHand's grasping extension
  • tabProjection for gripping
  • bowRespectful forward inclination

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG