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The consequence of firing in the air? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

upshot

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'the consequence' is the definition.
('upshot' can be a synonym of 'consequence')

'firing in the air?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'in the air?' could be 'up' and 'up' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'shot' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'of' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for upshot that I've seen before include "Event" , "issue" , "anti-aircraft fire?" , "skier" , "Outcome, consequence" .)

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