In The Green Hills of Africa, Hemingway recounts his experiences on a hunting safari in Africa, where he encounters a variety of big game animals and reflects on the nature of hunting and masculinity.

Legolas' bow is made from the wood of the Galadhrim trees, which are found in Lothlórien. It is a powerful and accurate bow that is well-suited for Legolas' skills as an archer.

General John MacArthur is a retired big game hunter who is invited to Soldier Island by U.N. Owen. He is a skilled marksman and is suspected of being the killer on the island.

Robert De Niro plays the role of Michael Vronsky, a steelworker from Pennsylvania who is drafted into the Vietnam War. The film follows Michael and his friends as they struggle to survive the horrors of war and return home to their normal lives.

In The Sharpshooter, Annie Proulx tells the story of Sharpshooter Jack, a young man from Vermont who joins the Union Army during the Civil War. The novel follows Jack as he fights in some of the war's most famous battles and struggles to come to terms with the violence and brutality of war.

Gunnery Sergeant Hartman is the drill sergeant who trains the new recruits at boot camp in Full Metal Jacket. He is a tough and demanding instructor who uses harsh methods to prepare the recruits for combat.

The Kid is a young man who joins Glanton's gang of scalp hunters in Blood Meridian. He is a skilled scout and sharpshooter who is often sent on dangerous missions. The Kid is a complex and enigmatic character who is both fascinated and horrified by the violence of the gang's activities.

Bradley Cooper plays the role of Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL sniper who served four tours of duty in Iraq. The film follows Kyle as he struggles to balance his military career with his family life and to come to terms with the psychological effects of war.

In The Dead Zone, Johnny Smith is a former sniper who is injured in a car accident and gains the ability to see the future. He uses his newfound ability to help people and to prevent disasters, but he also faces challenges and dangers as he tries to control his powers.

Tom Hanks plays the role of Captain Miller, the squad leader of a group of soldiers who are sent on a mission to find and rescue Private Ryan, a paratrooper who is the last surviving brother of four.

In The Runaway Jury, John Grisham tells the story of a lawyer who represents a gun manufacturer in a product liability lawsuit. The lawyer is faced with a difficult challenge as he tries to defend the gun manufacturer against the claims of the plaintiffs, who are the families of victims of gun violence.

Matt Damon plays the role of Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin who suffers from amnesia and is trying to piece together his past. Bourne is a skilled fighter and marksman, and he uses his skills to protect himself from those who are trying to kill him.

In Ratner's Star, Don DeLillo tells the story of Billy Twillig, a former sniper who is haunted by his experiences in the Vietnam War. Twillig is a complex and troubled character who struggles to come to terms with the violence and brutality of war.

Jake Gyllenhaal plays the role of Anthony Swofford, a Marine sniper who is deployed to the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War. The film follows Swofford as he struggles to cope with the boredom and danger of war and to come to terms with the realities of combat.

In The Moor's Last Sigh, Salman Rushdie tells the story of Moraes Zogoiby, a former freedom fighter who is now a gunrunner. Zogoiby is a complex and enigmatic character who is haunted by his past and by the violence of the world around him.