Shooting is a part of life for millions of Australians. As both a competitor and a teacher, Laetisha Scanlan provides a lesson in regrouping when things don’t go to plan. Kath Heiman’s strong links to shooting, hunting and the military see her salute her family’s fascinating history and the firearms used in wartime. Adrianne Warren relishes her first deer rut, incorporating a week away camping and teaching her children firearm safety and other skills in the field. For many, shooting involvement comes through land management. Whether we own land or help someone with pest animal management, we make a significant contribution to the environment. Christie Pisani details just what that relationship looks like her for and the connection is one both parties truly value. Sharing the role shooting plays in our life takes on different forms. For SSAA Sunraysia Pistol Club in Mildura, Victoria, it was a ‘Ladies Day’ introducing beginners to the sport. These stories can also come via the conversations we have with friends, family and others and we discuss how these correlations can be made.