Shooting

Shooting

Basics

Shooting has been part of the Paralympic programme since the Toronto Paralympic Games 1976

There are two competitions, one for standing athletes and another for sitting athletes

Women and men both compete in individual and team events

Great Britain have a strong Paralympic history in the sport with Matt Skelhon winning gold in 2008, Isabel Newstead winning golds in 1984, 1988, 2000 and 2004 and Deanna Coates who won golds at the 1988, 1992 and 1996 Paralympics

Who can participate?

The shooting classification system allows athletes with the same abilities to compete together, either individually or in teams:

SH1: Athletes that do not require a shooting stand

SH2: Athletes who do require a shooting stand

SH3: Athletes who have a visual impairment 

Where in the world?

Shooting is widely practiced in 60 countries and is popular because it doesn’t require much ‘specialised equipment’ like other Paralympic Sports do. The main equipment difference is the shooting stand that the gun is placed on, this is used by athletes who cannot hold the gun due to upper limb disability or lack of balance. 

What’s near me?

To become involved in disability shooting contact the Disability Target Shooting GB Website using the links below. 

Further information

Disability Target Shooting Great Britain

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