That gives the officer a margin of error, because missing the target can mean hitting bystanders.
But not only are the dirt slingers missing the target, they've missed the point altogether.
Lennox J (2011) Gunning for God: Why the New Atheists are Missing the Target.
Perhaps the real problem with these well-meaning proposals is that they are missing the target somewhat.
Eleven minutes from the interval, the same player failed again, missing the target entirely with a header from a corner.
Konashenkov claimed only 23 of the 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles reached the base, with the rest missing the target.
UK Athletics has urged Charles van Commenee to think carefully over whether to quit his job as its head coach despite missing the target of eight Olympic medals.
Overall, County were well in the match but passed up three glorious opportunities to restore parity with Martin Woods, Joe Cardle and Paul Quinn all missing the target.
Daniel Sturridge may also have to be more clinical than he was with England's first clear chance, missing the target after Danny Welbeck had dummied Wayne Rooney's pass.
It wasn't people missing the target, or taking bad penalties, and Daniel will be stronger for this in the long run.
The home keeper then saved a powerful drive from Rogic as Celtic laid siege to his goal with Roberts and James Forrest missing the target with efforts.
