ISSF Competitions...
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is an organization that governs international shooting sports. While far from the only such organization, it is the one that is a member of the International Olympic Committee and so it is in charge of the Olympic shooting events. However, not all ISSF shooting events are Olympic. The organization, with 154 national member federations, has its headquarters in Munich, Germany.[From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]
10m Air Rifle Men and Women*
Air Rifle is shot from an unsupported standing position. Most rifles use compressed air (sometimes CO2 gas) to propel the 4.5mm (.177 inch) calibre pellet the 10m to the target. Rifles have a maximum weight of 5.5kg. Specialised clothing is worn to enhance the stability of the shooting position.
In the Qualification part of the competition, men shoot 60 shots (each shot scored in whole points, maximum 600) in 1 hour 45 minutes with unlimited sighting shots before the competitor fires the first competition shot. Women shoot 40 shots (each shot scored in whole points, maximum 400) in 1 hour 15 minutes, again with unlimited sighting shots.
In the Final part of the competition, the top eight scoring competitors have 10 shots, each to be fired within 75 seconds. Shots are scored to 1 decimal place, with a 10.9 as a perfectly centred shot. The results from the Qualification part and Final part are added together for the final result.
10m Air Pistol Men and Women*
Air Pistol is shot from an unsupported standing position holding and firing the pistol with one hand. Most pistols use compressed air (sometimes CO2 gas) to propel the 4.5mm (0.177 inch) calibre pellet the 10m to the target. Pistols have a maximum weight of 1.5kg, the trigger must be able to support a weight of 500g before firing and must fit in a box of set dimensions. Flat-soled shoes that do not cover the ankle are the only specialised clothing allowed.
In the Qualification part of the competition, men shoot 60 shots (each shot scored in whole points, maximum 600) in 1 hour 45 minutes with unlimited sighting shots before the competitor fires the first competition shot. Women shoot 40 shots (each shot scored in whole points, maximum 400) in 1 hour 15 minutes, again with unlimited sighting shots.
In the Final part of the competition, the top eight scoring competitors have 10 shots, each to be fired within 75 seconds. Shots are scored to 1 decimal place, with a 10.9 as a perfectly centred shot. The results from the Qualification part and Final part are added together for the final result.
*From Welsh Airgun Association
