British Shooting
Olympic & Paralympic shooting in Great Britain
About British Shooting
British Shooting is the national governing body for Olympic and Paralympic shooting sports in Great Britain. Formerly known as the GB Target Shooting Federation, British Shooting manages elite athlete development, international competition, and the pathway from grassroots to Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Elite Performance Pathway
British Shooting identifies and develops talented shooters from club level through to Olympic and Paralympic podiums. Many world-class athletes began their journey at NSRA-affiliated clubs like Pinhoe TSC.
What British Shooting Does
GB Teams
Manages Great Britain shooting teams for Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships.
Athlete Development
Operates talent identification programmes and performance pathways from junior to senior elite level.
International Competition
Coordinates GB participation in ISSF World Cups, Grand Prix events, and major championships.
Funding & Support
Distributes UK Sport funding to elite athletes and provides sports science, coaching, and equipment support.
Olympic Shooting Disciplines
British Shooting governs the following Olympic and Paralympic disciplines:
Rifle
- 10m Air Rifle
- 50m Rifle Three Positions
- 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
Pistol
- 10m Air Pistol
- 25m Pistol
- 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Shotgun
- Trap
- Skeet
- Skeet Mixed Team
Paralympic Shooting
British Shooting manages Paralympic shooting programmes in partnership with the British Paralympic Association. Paralympic shooting accommodates athletes with physical impairments through adapted equipment and positions.
Paralympic Classifications
SH1 (Pistol & Rifle): Athletes with lower limb impairments who can support the weight of the firearm themselves
SH2 (Rifle only): Athletes with upper limb impairments who require a shooting stand to support the rifle
Paralympic shooting uses the same ranges and similar equipment to Olympic disciplines, making it accessible through the same club structure.
Performance Pathway
British Shooting operates a structured pathway from grassroots to elite level:
Club Level
Start at an NSRA-affiliated club, develop fundamental skills, and compete in local and postal competitions. British Shooting’s talent identification scouts monitor junior and senior competitions.
Talent Pathway
Identified athletes access development camps, coaching clinics, and pathway competitions. British Shooting provides technical support and monitors progress through national events.
Academy Level
Access to British Shooting Academy programmes with high-performance coaching, sports science support, and funded training at specialist facilities including Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre.
World Class Programme
UK Sport funded athletes on the podium pathway receive full-time athlete support including personal coaching, sports science, equipment, and competition funding for Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Recent GB Success
British Shooting athletes have achieved significant success at Olympic and Paralympic level:
- Olympic Medals: Multiple medals across rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines
- Paralympic Champions: GB Paralympic shooting team consistently medals at Games
- World Championships: Regular medallists at ISSF World Championships
- European Success: Strong performances at European Championships
Contact Information
British Shooting
Address:
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
Marlow
Buckinghamshire SL7 1RR
From Pinhoe TSC to the Olympics
The pathway from club shooting to Olympic competition is open to all. Many GB Olympic and Paralympic athletes started at clubs like Pinhoe TSC. With dedication, coaching, and competitive experience, talented shooters can progress through British Shooting’s development programmes.