Among those utilizing shotguns for hunting of upland game, directing a shotgun toward its target is considered a slightly different skill than aiming a rifle or pistol. Shotgunners are encouraged to "point" a shotgun versus the intentional aiming of a rifle. Some even espouse a mentality that eliminates the concept of "aim" altogether. Because much of shotgunning involves moving targets, the concept of a sight is considered a subconscious aid. The "bead", which is a small, spherical device attached to the barrel, acts as a reference. Not to be consciously considered, it comprises a reference allowing the shooter to use their natural instincts to make the shot