Shimp PeterDepending on the type of weapon, distance to the target and the format of the competition, there are the following types of sport shooting
- Bullet shooting – shooting with rifled or pneumatic weapons at targets in a shooting range;
- benchrest shooting – shooting with smoothbore weapons at moving targets, such as plates;
- Sporting – a type of benchrest shooting when shooting is performed at moving targets in the air and on the ground;
- practical – shooting is carried out with firearms at various targets (paper, metal drops, metal plates).
Modern sport shooting is regulated by the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) and national federations of each country. In addition, since 1896, sport shooting has been an Olympic sport.
How to learn sport shooting
You can learn sport shooting at special courses. Classes are held in a shooting range or at a training ground by experienced instructors. On average, one lesson lasts from 1 to 3 hours.
First of all, the courses teach safety rules. The instructors show how to hold a weapon, load it, and handle it in a way that does not harm anyone. Next, the basic elements of sport shooting are taught: correct posture, stance, breathing control, and aiming techniques.
An important component of training is regularity. You need to train systematically, gradually increasing the distance to the target and the complexity of the exercises. Once you have achieved certain skills, you should try your hand at competitions. This way, you can gain valuable experience and advice from more experienced shooters.