Practice makes perfect...
Take note of not only the ages of the shooters, but the quality of the rifles and some of the 'attachments' to them. These folks are SERIOUS!
And if you want to know 'why'? This is another one that can be laid at the feet of the Brits and their British Indian 'Empire', HERE.
Which is just the 'latest' iteration of battles that have been going on since the 7th century!
These people are serious shooters, and obviously have a long and detailed 'history' of that when you look at the rifles. Some appear to be box stock, including the sights; others have custom peeap sights, all of them have the hoods on the front sight, and not a single scope is seen.
I don't know about anybody else, but I sure wouldn't want to go up against them in their home territory...
Of course, the lack of technology isn't helping them, as I'm sure someone will point out, but 1300+ years and they still exists says something about their staying power...
h/t ERJ for the link.


Very interesting, Jim. This gives me a great idea for a setting I'm planning to write more in next year. 🫡 Thanks.
I believe that Kipling mentions their near kin the Pashtun with respect.