International or Olympic-styled Shooting evolved from the leisurely, aristocratic European Tradition od Shooting. It is characterised by uniform courses of fire, ample time limits and strict regulations governing clothing, equiipment and firearms.
The high competition level has led to the creation of firearms designed specifically to meet the demands of this sport. Over time, competitions have evolved to test a variety of firearms;
The Pistol, a small firearm that can be fired with one
hand,
and
Rifles and shotguns, which are held against the shoulder
when firing.
