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Field notes for precision shooters.

Explainers and guides on ISSF scoring, disciplines, gear, training drills, and getting the most out of TargetLog. Reviewed by the team, published in English.

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Gear & equipment

How to choose your first ISSF air pistol

Your first ISSF competition air pistol needs to meet strict rules — 4.5 mm calibre, 1.5 kg maximum weight, 500 g minimum trigger pull — but the most important factor is finding a grip that fits your hand.

Jun 28, 2026·8 min read
Training drills

Dry-fire drills that actually improve your ISSF scores

Dry-fire practice — pulling the trigger on an unloaded gun — lets you rehearse every element of your shot process at home. Five focused drills (blank-wall, card-in-sights, slow-fire holds, transition pairs, and call-your-shot) build trigger control, hold stability, and consistency without spending a single round.

Jun 27, 2026·7 min read

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