Shooting

What does this sport involve?

Events for air pistol, air rifle and .22 rifle shooting at targets across distances from 10metres to 50 metres. There are 12 events. 6 open to men and women, 3 to men only and 3 to women only. Shooting athletes shoot from standing, sitting (wheelchair event), prone and kneeling positions.

Each event features 2 rounds. A first round of 60 shots for men and 40 for women is followed a second in which the best 8 shooters from the first round take a further 10 shots. Scores from both rounds are added and highest scores win.

Up to National Competition level in Shooting disabled shooters are permitted to take part in standard competitions but currently internationally they are restricted to Disabled Shooting Events.

Who can compete?

Open to: Men and women with physical disability. With events both for contestants who use a shooting stand and for those who don’t use a stand

Did you know?

Competitive events for shooters with disabilities started in Scotland in 1970 and the sport was first included in the Paralympic Games in 1980. GBs Di Coates and Isobel Newstead have been highly successful

If you think you would like to try this sport or would like to know more?

The organisation responsible for this sport is:

Disability Target Shooting Great Britain   www.dtsgb.org.uk  - who should be able to give you advice and details of your nearest club

Would I like this sport and what are the benefits?

If you would like to try an individually competitive sport that requires a high level of focus and precision then this may be the sport for you

 

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