Explainers and guides on ISSF scoring, disciplines, gear, training drills, and getting the most out of TargetLog. Reviewed by the team, published in English.
ISSF 50m rifle 3 positions is a .22 LR event where shooters fire 60 shots across kneeling, prone, and standing. The top 8 advance to a standing-only final that decides the medals.
A pre-shot routine is a repeatable sequence of physical and mental steps you perform before every shot. It locks in focus, reduces nerves, and gives your body a reliable trigger to execute the shot the same way each time.
The ISSF 2026 rulebook introduced stricter rifle clothing stiffness tests, a high-ankle boot ban, standing-only 50m three-position finals, and eight-shooter fields across all individual events. Athletes must get new equipment seals at their first 2026 competition.
ISSF grip rules for 10m and 25m pistol got stricter on January 1, 2026, targeting the web-of-hand contour, thumb rest shape, and palm rest angle. Most shooters need small modifications, not a full replacement.
Eye fatigue creeps in during long sessions and degrades your sight picture, trigger timing, and consistency. Structured rest, focal drills, and proper range lighting can keep your vision reliable for a full 60-shot match.
ISSF 10m air pistol is scored on a 17 cm target with ten concentric rings. Qualification uses whole-number scoring (1 to 10) across 60 shots, while the top-eight final divides each ring into decimal tenths for scores up to 10.9.
ISSF rules require a minimum total trigger pull weight of 500 grams on 10m air pistols. The trick is distributing that weight between the first and second stages so the gun feels predictable, passes equipment control, and lets you release the shot cleanly.
A correct sight picture in 10m air rifle comes from a properly adjusted diopter, the right front aperture, and consistent eye position behind the rear sight.
Keeping a training log lets you spot score trends, identify recurring mistakes, and measure whether your drills are actually working. Shooters who record every session improve their averages measurably faster than those who don't.
Consistent breathing control lets you fire each shot during the natural respiratory pause, the brief moment when your body is most still. Mastering this one technique alone can shave points off your average without changing any equipment.
A solid, repeatable stance reduces wobble and fatigue across a 60-shot match. Most beginners sabotage their stability with locked knees, uneven weight distribution, or upper-body tension before they even raise the pistol.
ISSF Rule 8.6.1 permits 10m air pistol athletes to compete in ordinary sport clothing. Shooting jackets, special trousers, and stiff footwear are all prohibited in air pistol events.
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