Disciplines and olympic events International Shooting Sport Federation

1 disciplines , olympic events

1.1 pistol

1.1.1 10 m air pistol (men)
1.1.2 10 m air pistol (women)
1.1.3 50 m pistol men
1.1.4 25 m pistol women
1.1.5 25 m rapid fire pistol men


1.2 rifle

1.2.1 10 m air rifle men
1.2.2 10 m air rifle women
1.2.3 50 m rifle 3 positions men
1.2.4 50 m rifle 3 positions women
1.2.5 50 m rifle prone men


1.3 shotgun

1.3.1 trap men
1.3.2 trap women
1.3.3 skeet men
1.3.4 skeet women
1.3.5 double trap men

disciplines , olympic events

shooting sports consist of 3 different disciplines: pistol, rifle , shotgun. each , every 1 of them includes multiple events, varying distance target, position , type of sport gun.

pistol

olympic shooting includes 5 different pistol events: 10 m air pistol men, 10 m air pistol women, 50 m pistol men, 25 m pistol women, 25 m rapid fire pistol men.

for 10 m air pistol events, athletes use air pistols loaded .177/ 4.5 mm calibre pellets. 25 m , 50 m pistol events, athletes use pistol loaded .22/ 5.6 mm calibre shots.

according issf rules changes introduced after 2012 olympic games, 10 m , 50 m pistol finals, 25 m rapid fire pistol men final conducted elimination-style format. 25 m pistol women finals conducted on 2 phases: semi-finals , medal matches. according new rules, pistol finals start 0 , qualification score no longer carried forward final.

10 m air pistol (men)

the 10 m air pistol men event conducted in standing position, , target placed @ distance of 10 meters. athletes reload after each shot, pistols single-loaded. qualifications round consists of 60 shots, while in elimination-style final athletes can shoot maximum of 20 shots.

following athletes presentation, final begins 2 series of 5 shots, each series must fired in 250 seconds. after first 2 series, maximum of 14 single shots can fired, , in case each shot must fired in 50 second. point, lowest-ranked athlete eliminated after every 2 shots. final ends 2 athletes left on line , last 2 shots deciding gold medal winner.

tie scores broken shoot-offs shots.

10 m air pistol (women)

just in men event, 10 m air pistol women event conducted in standing position, target placed @ distance of 10 meters , athletes reload after each shot. women qualifications consist of 40 shots, while elimination-style final consists of maximum of 20 shots.

the final procedure similar men event, begins 2 series of 5 shots, each series must fired in 250 seconds. after first 2 series, maximum of 14 single shots can fired, , in case each shot must fired in 50 second. point, lowest-ranked athlete eliminated after every 2 shots. final ends 2 athletes left on line, , last 2 shots deciding gold medal winner.

ties broken shoot-offs shots.

50 m pistol men

the 50 m pistol men event conducted in standing position. target placed @ distance of 50 meters , athletes reload after each shot. qualification round consists of 60 shots , elimination-style final consists of maximum of 20 shots.

just in 2 10 m events final begins 2 series of 3 shots, each series must fired in 150 seconds. after first 2 series, maximum of 14 single shots can fired, , in case each shot must fired in 50 second. point, lowest-ranked athlete eliminated after every 2 shots. final ends 2 athletes left on line, , last 2 shots deciding gold medal winner.

ties broken shoot-offs shots.

25 m pistol women

the 25 m pistol women event conducted in standing position , target placed @ distance of 25 meters. event made of 3 different stages: 1 qualification round, 2 semifinals , 2 finals, 1 gold medal , 1 bronze. athletes’ pistol loaded 5 .22 caliber shots in magazine, diameter 5.6 mm.

the qualification round consists of 60 shots, after top-8 athletes advance semifinal, consisting of 5 series of 5 shots each. athletes have 3 seconds fire each shot, , must lower arm down @ 45° angle before firing each shot. top-2 athletes after semifinal advance gold medal match; 3rd , 4th ranked athletes go bronze medal match.

the scoring system changes when comes medal matches: each match fired on series-by-series basis, every series including 5 shots. athlete highest number of hits in each series receives 2 points, , in case there tie in series 1 point awarded both athletes. first 1 reaches 7 points, wins match. if both athletes reaches 7 points after same number of series, fire additional series until tie broken.

the principle adopted assign points during medal matches remains hit or miss: shot of 10.2 points or more counts hit; shot lower 10.2 points counts miss.

25 m rapid fire pistol men

the 25 m rapid fire pistol men event conducted in standing position, , target placed @ distance of 25 meters. qualification round consists of 60 shots, divided in 2 rounds. each round consists of 6 5-shot series: first 2 series fired in 8 seconds , following 2 in 6 seconds. last 2 series fired in 4 seconds, meaning athletes have less 1 second per shot.

the top-6 athletes after qualification round advance elimination-style final, consisting of 8 series of 5 shots each. each series must fired in 4 seconds. 4th series , after every single 1 of them, athlete lowest score eliminated , has leave match. eliminations continue until 8th series, when gold , silver medals decided.

ties broken shoot-offs series.

the scoring system terminology used during final hit or miss: shot of 9.7 points or more counts hit; shot lower 9.7 points counts miss.

rifle

olympic shooting includes 5 different rifle events: 10 m air rifle men, 10 m air rifle women, 50 m rifle 3 positions men, 50 m rifle 3 positions women, 50 m rifle prone men.

for 10 m air rifle events, athletes use air pistols loaded .177/ 4.5 mm calibre pellets. 50 m rifle events, athletes use pistol loaded .22/ 5.6 mm calibre shots. in discipline, athletes must wear special shooting equipment such jackets, trousers, gloves , shoes, characteristics regulated , checked federation.

according issf rule changes introduced after 2012 olympic games, olympic rifle finals conducted elimination-style format: top-8 shooters after qualifications advance final. qualification score no longer carried forward final, every athlete starts zero.

10 m air rifle men

the 10 m air rifle men event conducted in standing position, , target placed @ distance of 10 meters. athletes reload rifles after each shot. qualifications consist of 60 shots, while in elimination-style final athletes can shoot maximum of 20 shots.

after athletes’ presentation, final begins 2 series of 3 shots, each series must fired within 150 seconds. after first 2 series, total of 14 single shots fired, , in case each shot must fired within 50 seconds. point, after every 2 shots lowest-ranked athlete eliminated. final ends 2 athletes left on line, , last 2 shots deciding gold medal winner.

ties broken shoot-offs.

10 m air rifle women

the 10 m air rifle women event conducted in standing position. target placed @ distance of 10 meters , athletes reload after each shot, rifles single-loaded. qualifications round consists of 40 shots, while elimination-style final consists of maximum of 20 shots.

just in men event, final begins 2 series of 3 shots, each series must fired within 150 seconds. after first 2 series, total of 14 single shots fired, , in case each shot must fired within 50 seconds. point, after every 2 shots lowest-ranked athlete eliminated. final ends 2 athletes left on line, , last 2 shots deciding gold medal winner.

ties broken shoot-offs.

50 m rifle 3 positions men

the 50 m rifle 3 positions men event conducted in 3 different shooting positions: kneeling, prone , standing. target placed @ distance of 50 meters , athletes reload after each shot, rifles single-loaded.

the qualification round consists of 40 shots in each of 3 positions, total of 120 shots, while elimination-style final consists of maximum of 45 shots: 15 shots in each position.

the final begins in kneeling position, 3 series of 5 shots each have fired in 200 seconds per series. after changeover time, used athletes set-up rifles , shooting equipment sighting shots, prone position section of match starts. athletes fire 3 series of 5 shots each, time limit 150 seconds per series. after second , last changeover break, final continues standing position, starting 2 series of 5 shots each have fired within 250 seconds. here 2 lowest-ranked athletes eliminated. standing position shooting continues 5 single shots , limitation of 50 seconds per shot. lowest-ranking athlete eliminated after every single shot. final ends 2 athletes left on line, , last shot deciding gold medal winner.

ties broken shoot-offs.

50 m rifle 3 positions women

the 50 m rifle 3 positions women event conducted in 3 different shooting positions: kneeling, prone , standing. target placed @ distance of 50 meters , athletes reload after each shot, rifles single-loaded.

the qualification round consists of 20 shots in each of 3 positions, total of 60 shots, while elimination-style final consists of maximum of 45 shots: 15 shots in each position.

after athletes’ presentation, final begins in kneeling position, 3 series of 5 shots each have fired within 200 seconds per series. after changeover time, used athletes set-up rifles , shooting equipment sighting shots, prone positions section of match starts. athletes fire 3 series of 5 shots each, time limit of 150 seconds per series. after second , last changeover break, final continues standing position, starting 2 series of 5 shots each have completed in 250 seconds. here, 2 lowest-ranked athletes eliminated. standing position section continues 5 single shots , time limit of 50 seconds. lowest-ranking athlete eliminated after every single shot. final ends 2 athletes left on line, , last shot decides gold medal winner.

ties broken shoot-offs.

50 m rifle prone men

the 50 m rifle prone men event conducted in prone position. target placed @ distance of 50 meters , athletes reload after each shot, rifles single-loaded. qualification round consist of 60 shots, while elimination-style final consists of maximum of 20 shots.

after athletes’ presentation, final starts 2 series of 3 shots, , limitation of 100 seconds per series. after first 2 series, maximum of 14 single shots can fired, , time limit lowered 30 seconds per shot. point, after every 2 shots, lowest-ranking athlete eliminated. final ends 2 athletes left on line, , last 2 shots decide gold medal winner.

ties broken shoot-offs.

shotgun

olympic shooting includes 5 different shotgun events: trap men, trap women, skeet men, skeet women , double trap men.

athletes use 12-gauge, single trigger, over-under shotgun, loaded smooth bored shells maximum of 24.5 grams of pellets.

targets used in issf shotgun events measure 11 cm/4” in diameter , 2,5 cm/1” in height. targets used in semifinals , medal matches might contain orange or green powder puffs when target hit, bringing out definition of flash targets. trap , double trap events targets thrown special machines installed in bunker placed 15 meters in front of shooter. skeet events machines placed inside 2 houses located @ left , right end of range.

according new rules introduced after 2012 olympic games, shotgun finals start zero. meaning qualifications , semifinal scores not carried forward following competition phases.

in of 5 events, top-2 athletes after semifinal advance gold medal match, while 3rd , 4th ranked athletes go bronze medal match. ties after qualification round, involving 2nd or 4th place @ end of semifinal, or @ end of medal match, broken shoot-offs: first misses out.

world records recorded during qualifications only.

trap men

each athlete passing through trap men qualifications shoots 125 targets, divided in 5 rounds of 25 targets each, typically on 2 days of competition. athletes competing in qualification phase divided in six-shooter squads, use of 5 stations of layout, , might fire 2 shots @ each target. targets thrown randomly, shooter not know angle , direction of target, though rotation logic ensures competitors shoot same targets during round.

the top-6 shooters after qualifications advance semifinal, shoot 15 targets. targets thrown same random-logic of qualification round, semifinalists can fire 1 shot @ each target. top-2 shooters after semifinal advance gold medal match, while shooters ranked 3rd , 4th advance bronze medal match.

during medal match, 2 athletes compete on stations 2, 3 , 4 only, shooting total of 15 targets. in semifinal, targets thrown randomly , medal match contenders can fire 1 shot @ each target. ties @ end of medal match decided shoot-offs.

trap women

each athlete passing through trap women qualifications shoots 75 targets, divided in 3 rounds of 25 targets each, typically on 1 day of competition. athletes competing in qualification phase divided in six-shooter squads, use of 5 stations of layout, , might fire 2 shots @ each target. targets thrown randomly, shooter not know angle , direction of target, though rotation logic ensures competitors shoot same targets during round.

the top-6 shooters after qualifications advance semifinal, shoot 15 targets. targets thrown same random-logic of qualification round, semifinalists can fire 1 shot @ each target. top-2 shooters after semifinal advance gold medal match, while shooters ranked 3rd , 4th advance bronze medal match.

during medal match, 2 athletes compete on stations 2, 3 , 4 only, shooting total of 15 targets. in semifinal, targets thrown randomly , medal match contenders can fire 1 shot @ each target. ties @ end of medal match decided shoot-offs.

skeet men

each athlete passing through skeet men qualifications shoots 125 targets, divided in 5 rounds of 25 targets each, typically on 2 competition days. athletes competing in qualification phase divided in six-shooter squads, , use of 8 stations of skeet layout. targets thrown 2 houses, low-house , high-house, placed @ left , right end of range. during qualification round targets can thrown simultaneously, or double mode, or 1 @ time, called single mode, depending on station. shooters know direction of targets in advance, , allowed fire 1 shot @ each target.

the top-6 shooters after qualifications advance semifinal. there, compete on stations 3, 4, 5 , 4. semifinalists shoot 1 regular double, high target first , low target second, , 1 reverse double, meaning low target first , high target second, on each station. semifinal stage consists therefore of 16 targets: top-2 shooters after semi-final advance gold medal match; 3rd , 4th ranked shooters go bronze medal match.

during medal match, 2 shooters compete again on stations 3, 4, 5 , 4, shooting total of 16 targets. targets thrown following same logic of semifinal: 1 regular double , 1 reverse double on each station. ties @ end of medal match decided shoot-offs.

skeet women

each athlete passing through skeet women qualifications shoot 75 targets, divided in 3 rounds of 25 targets each, typically on 1 competition day. athletes competing in qualification phase divided in six-shooter squads, , use of 8 stations of skeet layout. targets thrown 2 houses, low-house , high-house, placed @ left , right end of range. during qualifications, targets can thrown simultaneously, called double mode, or 1 @ time, single mode, depending on station. shooter knows direction of targets in advance, , allowed fire 1 shot @ each target.

the top-6 shooters after qualifications advance semifinal. there, compete on stations 3, 4, 5 , 4. in skeet men, semifinalists shoot 1 regular double , 1 reverse double on each station. in men event, semifinal stage consists of 16 targets: top-2 shooters after semifinal advance gold medal match; 3rd , 4th ranked shooters go bronze medal match.

during medal match, 2 shooters compete again on stations 3, 4, 5 , 4, shooting total of 16 targets. targets thrown following same logic of semifinal: 1 regular double , 1 reverse double on each station. ties @ end of medal match decided shoot-offs.

double trap men

each athlete passing through double trap men qualifications shoots 150 targets, divided in 3 rounds of 50 targets each. athletes competing in qualification phase divided in six-shooter squads, , use of 5 stations of layout. targets thrown 2 @ time simultaneously, or in doubles, following scheme.

the top-6 shooters after qualifications advance semifinal round. there, shoot @ total of 30 targets, meaning 15 doubles. top-2 shooters after semifinal advance gold medal match, while shooters ranked 3rd , 4th advance bronze medal match.

during medal match, 2 shooters compete on stations 2, 3 , 4 only, shooting @ total of 30 targets. ties @ end of medal match decided shoot-offs.