Section 2: Equipment
2.1 Air Rifle (10 m)
- Calibre: 4.5 mm (.177 cal) only
- Maximum weight: 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) including all accessories
- Power source: Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) or spring-piston; CO2 and gas-powered rifles are prohibited
- Sights: Aperture (metallic/diopter) sights only — no optical magnification, no laser sights, no electronic aiming aids
- Trigger: Electronic triggers permitted; no minimum trigger weight for air rifle
- Stock: Custom stocks permitted (thumb-hole, adjustable butt plate and cheek piece); stock must not extend beyond the hand when holding the pistol grip
- Pellet: single .177 calibre wadcutter or flat-head pellet per shot
2.2 Sport Rifle (50 m)
- Calibre: 5.6 mm (.22 LR) rimfire only
- Maximum weight: 8.0 kg (17.6 lb) including all accessories
- Sights: Aperture sights only (same as 10 m); no telescopic or optical sights
- Trigger: No minimum trigger weight
- Used in the 50 m Rifle 3 Positions event (prone, standing, kneeling)
2.3 Air Pistol (10 m)
- Calibre: 4.5 mm (.177 cal), single-shot
- Maximum weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
- Grip: Must not extend above the wrist (no wrist support); the angle between the grip and barrel axis is regulated
- Trigger: Minimum trigger weight 500 g (1.1 lb)
- Barrel length: Maximum 420 mm (16.5 in) including any barrel extensions
- Open sights only (no aperture, no optical)
2.4 Rapid Fire Pistol (25 m) and Sport Pistol (25 m)
- Rapid Fire Pistol (men): .22 Short calibre, semi-automatic, 5-round magazine. Maximum weight 1.26 kg (2.78 lb). Trigger minimum 1000 g (2.2 lb).
- Sport Pistol (women): .22 LR calibre, semi-automatic, 5-round magazine. Maximum weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lb). Trigger minimum 1000 g (2.2 lb).
- Both: grip must not extend above the wrist; open sights only
2.5 Shotgun (Trap and Skeet)
- Gauge: 12-gauge maximum (most common); smaller gauges permitted but not competitive at elite level
- Action types: Over-under (most common), semi-automatic, or side-by-side
- Ammunition: Maximum load 24 g (0.85 oz) of shot. Maximum shot size 2.5 mm (No. 7½). Lead shot standard (steel shot in some jurisdictions for environmental reasons).
- Barrel length: No maximum restriction; typical competition barrels 71–81 cm (28–32 in)
- Adjustable stocks, recoil pads, and barrel porting permitted within ISSF equipment rules
2.6 Shooting Clothing
- Shooting jacket (rifle/pistol): Maximum material thickness regulated by ISSF (measured by stiffness gauge). Provides stabilization for standing and kneeling positions. Must not be so rigid as to constitute a brace or external support.
- Shooting trousers: Maximum stiffness regulated; must allow natural movement
- Shooting shoes: Maximum sole height 18 mm; sole must be flexible (no rigid platforms). Ankle height restricted to prevent additional support.
- Shooting glove: Single glove on the supporting hand (rifle); maximum padding thickness regulated
- All clothing items subject to ISSF equipment control checks before competition