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 Air pistol events are conducted in the Olympic Games, Championships of the Americas, World Shooting Championships, Pan American Games, and other world events. With practice, dedication, and hard work, you too can develop your air pistol shooting skills and qualify for a position on the U.S. Shooting Team and represent our country in international air pistol competition. This air pistol qualification course of fire is designed to introduce shooters to the challenge of air pistol shooting by first introducing the benchrest and two-handed standing positions before progressing to the one-handed standing position. The required number of shots in the course also increases in stages to help new shooters develop the strength and endurance necessary to complete a full course of fire. The course of fire for women in world championships is 40 shots; the course of fire for men in world championships is 60 shots. Participants in the qualification program have the option of qualifying for ratings using either the 40- or 60-shot course of fire.
Rules
Except where specific exceptions are made, NRA International Pistol Rules apply.
Air Pistol
Any safe .177 caliber spring, pneumatic, or CO2 gas pistol or revolver may be used.
Sights
Only open sights are permitted.
Position
Except for the Pro-Marksman rating, all shooting is done from the standing position using one hand.
Target/Distance
The official B-40 target is used at 10 meters (approximately 33 feet).
Shots Per Bullseye
Five to ten shots per bullseye can be used for beginner ratings. The number of shots fired per bullseye is optional and should be altered if scoring becomes difficult. At elite levels of competition, only one shot is fired at each bullseye.
Ratings
The required number of shots must be fired in the same session to qualify as a completed course of fire. The number of times the course must be repeated does not have to be fired consecutively.
Awards
International Air Pistol Patch. Blue/burgundy certificates. Medals, medal bars and skill rockers used in all courses. See qualification awards.
| International Air Pistol Course of Fire |
| Rating |
Position |
No. of Shots |
Score |
Repeat |
| Basic Practical |
This rating is achieved by completing the practical exercise conducted during an NRA Basic Pistol Course. |
| Pro-Marksman |
Benchrest and/or two handed standing positions may be used during any of the 10 shot strings |
10 shots |
40/100 |
4 times |
| Marksman |
standing - one hand |
20 shots |
100/200 |
4 times |
| Marksman 1st Class |
standing - one hand |
30 shots |
180/300 |
4 times |
| Sharpshooter |
standing - one hand |
40 shots |
280/400 |
6 times |
| Expert |
standing - one hand |
40 shots |
316/400 |
6 times |
| OR |
| or 60 shots |
474/600 |
4 times |
| Distinguished Expert |
40 or 60-shots 348/400, 522/600 or better 10 times, or 335/400, 503/600 or better in 2 NRA sanctioned air pistol competitions. (See witness requirements) | |
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