Yes.
You can build a rifle tridpod by using a camera tripod with a special base to support the rifle. There is an article on how to build one at: http://www.snipercountry.com/Articles/SniperSaddle.asp
is a phohotographer likely to use a tripod
Tripod....................... ================ ACTUALLY, a tripod would be used for a crew-served weapon, such as medium/general purpose/heavy machine guns. For a rifle, you're probably thinking of either a bipod or a benchrest.
Mis-use
Please give me the tripod.
Please hand me the tripod.
Tripod is a word. Alternatively you could go for: I steadied my camera with my tripod.
Can I use your tripod for my camera
You will need to specify the use.
I can't use a tripod for a 'selfie'. The survey equipment still requires a tripod.
The use of the tripod is to stand things on top of it in science. A tripod is used primarily to make the camera steady and give almost-hands free shooting ability.
You don't need one. The darts which are made to use in air rifles are designed to be used in a standard, unmodified, breech loading air rifle. Just be sure the darts you use are the appropriate calibre.