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Events
1
RAPID FIRE PISTOL
Men
2
SPORTS PISTOL
Women
3
RIFLE 3 x 40
Men and Women
4
AIR RIFLE
Men, Women and Mixed
5
AIR PISTOL
Men, Women and Mixed
6
SKEET
Men and Women
7
TRAP
Men, Women and Mixed

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OVERVIEW

Precision, focus and a good aim are essential for shooting. It is practiced with fire or air compressed guns. Shooting is ruled by the International Sports Shooting Federation, which requires the use of eye and ear protection.

HISTORY

Shooting has been practiced as a sport for over 500 years in Europe. It became popular thanks to the German National Rifle Association in 1871.