Shooting sports
Targets at a shooting range

SHOOTING
SPORTS

About me

My name is Jan. I am a shooting sports enthusiast who enjoys sharing this passion with others. This fan website is a place for information, articles and stories from the world of shooting sports.

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My mission

My aim is to promote shooting sports and build a community of enthusiasts who want to improve their skills and share their experiences.

International Shooting Sport Federation — ISSF

Rules of shooting sports

ISSF shooting sport rules help athletes understand the standards of the sport. They govern competitions, supporting safety and fair play. Knowing these rules helps athletes enjoy shooting and develop their skills in line with international standards.

Disciplines

Shooting sports combine precision and concentration. They include pistol, rifle and shotgun events with clay targets. They demand control of the equipment and mental strength. This variety attracts athletes with different skills.

Pistol

Pistol

Air · rimfire

Rifle

Rifle

Air · rimfire

Shotgun

Shotgun

Skeet · trap

Sporting firearms

Pistols. Rifles. Shotguns.

Sporting firearms include pistols, rifles and shotguns. Pistols are used in precision shooting events. Rifle categories include air rifles, which use compressed air, and rifles that fire rimfire cartridges. Shotguns are mainly used in trap and skeet events.

Pistol — Air

Pistol

Air

Pistol — Rimfire

Pistol

Rimfire

Rifle — Air

Rifle

Air

Rifle — Rimfire

Rifle

Rimfire

Shotgun — Skeet

Shotgun

Skeet

Shotgun — Trap

Shotgun

Trap

Target shooting

Shooting sports have a history spanning hundreds of years. Their origins are linked to the development of firearms, which appeared in Europe in the 14th century. Initially used for military purposes and hunting, accurate shooting gradually became a form of competition and recreation.

The first competitions

The first documented shooting competitions took place in the 15th century in Germany and Switzerland. Shooting guilds brought together townspeople and craftspeople, improving defensive skills and strengthening community ties. Winners received the prestigious title of shooting king.

An Olympic sport

In the 19th century, more accurate firearms and the creation of clubs helped shooting become an organised sport. It featured at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.

An international community

The federation now known as the ISSF — International Shooting Sport Federation — was founded in 1907. It oversees international competition and develops the rules of a sport that has spread around the world.

Polish traditions

Shooting guilds existed in Poland as early as the Middle Ages. The sport grew rapidly after independence was restored in 1918. The Polish Sport Shooting Federation was founded in 1921. Polish athletes have won Olympic, world and European championship medals.

About me

.22 LR rimfire rifle
Air rifle

My story

Shooting sports are my passion, and I want to share it with others. I hope to support the growth and promotion of this fascinating discipline. Join me and explore the world of shooting sports.

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