ISSF Shooting Events
The International Shooting Sport Federation recognizes several shooting events, some of which have Olympic status. They are divided into four disciplines: rifle, pistol, shotgun and running target.
The main distinctions between different rifle events are the distances to the target and the shooting positions used. For the other disciplines, the position is always standing, and changes include limits to shooting times and different types of targets.
Read more about ISSF Shooting Events: The Present Events, Discontinued Events, Common Principles, History and Admittance of New Events, Manufacturers, Books Addressing ISSF Events
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