How many shots are in a para shooting match?
I · Intermediate · Shooting · 2 of 4Rifle matches are 60 shots, except the 50 m three positions, with 20 each kneeling, prone and standing. Standing air rifle allows 1 h 15 min on electronic targets, SH1 prone 50 minutes and SH2 prone an hour. 10 m air pistol is 60 shots in 1 h 15 min. Para trap is 125 targets over two days.
How it works
- Rifle: 60 shots.
- Three positions: 20 kneeling, 20 prone, 20 standing.
- Standing air rifle: 1 h 15 min.
- Prone: 50 min SH1, 1 h SH2.
- 10 m pistol: 60 shots, 1 h 15 min.
- 50 m pistol: 60 shots, 1 h 30 min.
- P5: 40 shots, standard pistol.
- Para trap: 75 then 50 targets.
The glossary has the rifle events, the pistol events, the para trap, the P5 10 m air pistol standard, the recognised competition levels (para shooting) and the para shooting events.
Tricky cases
Is the 25 m pistol a WSPS event of its own?
It follows the ISSF 25 m pistol rules.
Do pit targets get more time?
Yes, a little.
Can a seated pistol shooter rest the pistol on the bench?
Never.
Is P5 at the Paralympics?
No.
Why the rule exists
Set times keep the test equal; SH2 shooters get longer in prone because the stand and loader slow each shot.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SH1 prone | 50 minutes | 4.1.3 |
| SH2 prone | 1 hour | 4.1.3 |
| Para trap | Two days | 6.1.3 |
From the rule book
World Shooting Para Sport, Technical Rules and Regulations, version 1 (1 January 2026), articles 2.1.1, 4.1.3, 5.1 and 6.1.3. Checked 14 October 2026. Official document: WSPS Technical Rules and Regulations 2026.