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GENERAL
REGULATIONS

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3.1 PURPOSE 37
3.2 ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS 37
3.3 ISSF EVENTS 39
3.4 RANKING SYSTEM 40
3.5 ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF THE ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS 40
3.6 RANGES AND OTHER FACILITIES 42
3.7 PARTICIPATION AND ISSF ATHLETES 43
3.8 COMPETITION PROCEDURES 45
3.9 PROTOCOL 47
3.10 RECORDS 48
3.11 MEDIA RELATIONS 48
3.12 GENERAL 49
3.13 ANNEXES 49
3.14 APPROVAL 49

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3.1 PURPOSE
3.1.1 The General Regulations of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
govern shooting sport competitions (Championships) according to Articles
1.1.4.1, 1.1.4.8 and 1.1.4.9 ISSF Constitution.

3.2 ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS

3.2.1 ISSF Championships are divided in three categories concerning the
requirements for Organizers and the conditions that they have to fulfil:
Those requirements are specified in the Guidelines for Organizing ISSF
Championships (A separate Manual, available at the ISSF Headquarters).
Level 1
- World Championships
- World Championships Rifle/Pistol
- World Championships Shotgun
- Final Tournament of the Year
- World Cups with Olympic Quota Places allocation
- Continental Championships/Continental Games with Olympic Quota Places
allocation
Level 2
- World Cups
- World Championships Running Target
- World Championships Juniors
- Youth Olympic Games Qualifying competitions
- Continental Championships
Level 3
- Grand Prix tournaments
- Other competitions organized according to the ISSF Rules and Regulations
3.2.2 The ISSF Championships are organized by Member Federations that are
chosen by the Executive Committee.
3.2.3 World Championships
3.2.3.1 World Championships for all events must be organized every four years, two
years after the Olympic Games. In other years, with the exception of the year
in which the Olympic Games take place, separate World Championships
for Shotgun as well as Rifle and Pistol events must be organized. World
Championships Juniors for all events must be organized every two years
in the year of the Olympic Games and the second year after the Olympic
Games (even numbered years). Continental Championships should be
organized at least every two (2) years as decided by the respective Continental
Confederations.
[As of 1 January 2025 (i.e., relevant for World Championships to be organized
starting from the year 2025) the following provision applies]:

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3.2.3.2 World Championships for all events among Men and Women must be
organized every four years, two years after the Olympic Games. In other
years, with the exception of the year in which the Olympic Games take place,
separate World Championships for Shotgun as well as Rifle and Pistol events
among Men and Women must be organized.
World Championships Juniors for all events among Men Junior and Women
Junior must be organized every two years in the year of the Olympic Games
and the second year after the Olympic Games (even numbered years).
In other years (uneven numbered years), separate World Championships
Juniors for Shotgun as well as Rifle and Pistol events among Men Junior and
Women Junior must be organized.
Continental Championships should be organized at least every two (2) years
as decided by the respective Continental Confederations.
3.2.4 Application for ISSF Championships
A Member Federation desiring to organize an ISSF Championship must submit
its application to the Secretary General at least one (1) month in advance of
the Executive Committee meeting where the host federation will be chosen.
3.2.4.1 The application should include:
a) An official statement from the appropriate government agency and/
or National Olympic Committee, indicating the support to be given to the
organization of the Championships;
b) A statement that all the requirements of the ISSF Constitution will be
observed;
c) A statement that the organizing federation will invite all ISSF Member
Federations;
d) A description of the existing or proposed shooting ranges and other
necessary facilities that must meet ISSF requirements;
e) Information regarding the proposed organization, cost of accommodation,
time of transportation to and from ranges, transportation fees for transfer
airport – official hotel – airport and any training fees;
f) A statement listing the events the Federation proposes to include in the
programme.
3.2.5 If no application is received, or if the Federation selected to organize the World
Championships withdraws, the Executive Committee must select another
Federation to organize the World Championships. Or, if no single Federation
can be found, select neighbouring Federations to organize the World
Championships together in separate groups of events.
3.2.6 Withdrawal is only possible with the approval of the Executive Committee.
Unapproved withdrawal is subject to the assessment of a fine, or the
suspension of membership or the suspension of participation at ISSF
Championships for a certain time to be decided by the Council.

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3.3 ISSF EVENTS
3.3.1 Events recognized by the ISSF in Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun disciplines are:

Name of Event
10m Air Rifle
50m Rifle 3 Positions
50m Rifle Prone
300m Rifle 3 Positions
300m Rifle Prone
300m Standard Rifle
10m Air Pistol
25m Pistol
25m Rapid Fire Pistol
25m Centre Fire Pistol
25m Standard Pistol
50m Pistol
Trap
Double Trap
Skeet
10m Running Target
10m Running Target Mixed
50m Running Target
50m Running Target Mixed
Target Sprint

3.3.2 The ISSF recognizes individual, Mixed Team, Team and Open events.
3.3.2.1 Individual events are events in which individual athletes of the same gender
compete against each other.
3.3.2.2 Mixed Team events are for the Teams with two members, one of each gender.
3.3.2.3 Team events are for Teams with three (3) members of the same gender. Only
full Teams of three (3) athletes will be ranked in the Team results list.
3.3.2.4 Open events are individual events with athletes of both genders competing
together in one event.
3.3.3 Formats of the ISSF recognized events must be approved by the Executive
Committee.
3.3.4 New events can be added to the list of ISSF recognized events after the
following conditions have been met:
3.3.4.1 the appropriate ISSF Committee develops rules for the event,

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3.3.4.2 the Executive Committee (Article 1.8.2.5 ISSF Constitution) approves the
rules.
3.3.5 Olympic Events (ISSF recognized events included in the programme of the
Olympic Games by the IOC)
Olympic Events are conducted in accordance with Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun
Technical rules approved by the Executive Committee in accordance
with Article 1.8.2.12 of the ISSF Constitution. Each Olympic event has a
“Qualification” round and a “Final.”
3.3.6 Programme of the ISSF Championships
3.3.6.1 The programme of the ISSF Championships is composed of the ISSF
recognized events and must be approved by the Executive Committee.
3.3.6.2 The mandatory events of the respective ISSF Championship programme
are determined by the Executive Committee and additional events may be
included upon proposal by the Organizers.
The list of mandatory events approved by the Executive Committee can be
found at the start of section 6 General Technical Rules.
3.3.6.3 If 300m Rifle events cannot be included, the Executive Committee should
choose a national federation to organize a separate 300m Rifle World
Championship in the same year as the World Championships.
3.3.6.4 If Running Target events cannot be included, the Executive Committee should
choose a national federation to organize a separate Running Target World
Championship in the same year as the World Championships.
3.3.6.5 In all ISSF Championships a “Qualification” round and the “Final” are
conducted in the Olympic events in Individual, Mixed Team, and Team events
that are part of the respective Championship’s programme.
3.3.7 Events in the Continental Championships are decided by the Continental
Confederations and must be events recognized by the ISSF.

3.4 RANKING SYSTEM

3.4.1 The ISSF establishes official Rankings that determine the placing of athletes
according to their achievements in the ISSF Championships during a
designated time frame.
3.4.2 The ISSF Ranking system is established by the Executive Committee.
The current ISSF Ranking system can be found under Annex 3 to the General
Regulations.

3.5 ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF THE ISSF CHAMPIONSHIPS

3.5.1 General
3.5.1.1 After the host of the ISSF Championship is approved by the Executive
Committee, the ISSF and the respective National Federation must sign the
Host Federation Agreement (HFA) within 30 days after the approval.
3.5.1.2 Every National Federation that earns the right to host the ISSF Championship
must create an Organizing Committee responsible for administrating and
delivering the Championship according to ISSF General Regulations, the HFA
and the Guidelines for Organizing ISSF Championships.

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3.5.1.3 The National Federation and the Organizing Committee must work in close
cooperation with the ISSF Headquarters and the Technical Delegate/s.
3.5.2 To coordinate the cooperation with Organizers of the ISSF Championships
and to control the fulfilment of all the obligations for the preparations of the
competitions by the Organizers, the ISSF Executive Committee appoints one
(1) or two (2) Technical Delegates.
3.5.2.1 In order that the Technical Delegates can carry out these responsibilities, they
must be invited at the expense of the ISSF to the site of the Championships at
least once, 10 to 12 months before the Championship, and again, not less than
three (3) days before the official arrival day.
3.5.2.2  Technical Delegates must have experience of officiating at major ISSF
Championships and shall not be members of the federation(s) hosting the
respective ISSF Championship.
3.5.3 To control the fulfilment of the ISSF General Technical Rules during the
competitions and to guarantee the objective outcome of official results and
rankings, a Competition Jury must be appointed for all ISSF Championships.
3.5.3.1 Members of the Competition Jury must be approved by the Executive
Committee.
3.5.3.2 The Competition Jury must include judges with experience of officiating at
major ISSF Championships in respective disciplines, result production and
equipment control.
3.5.3.3 The exact number of the Competition Jury members depends upon the level
of the ISSF Championship, the competition schedule, and the existence of
sufficient numbers of experienced range officers, supporting officials and
referees provided by the Organizers.
3.5.3.4 All members of the Competition Jury must have a valid respective ISSF Judges
licence.
3.5.3.5 The Chairman of the Competition Jury is personally responsible for the
objective outcome of all results and rankings at the ISSF Championship.
3.5.3.6 Technical Delegates are authorized to create a Jury of Appeal, if necessary.
3.5.3.7 The Jury of Appeal must consist of three (3) to five (5) members, including a
chairman. One (1) member should be from the national federation organizing
the Championship.
3.5.4 The travel expenses of the Technical Delegates, Jury members and other ISSF
appointed officials are borne by the Organizing Committee up to a maximum of
€1,300. A per diem of €50,00 per day is paid by the ISSF.
The costs for accommodation of the Technical Delegates, Jury Members and
the ISSF appointed officials are borne by the Organizing Committee.
The costs for the local transportation of the Technical Delegates, Jury
Members and other ISSF appointed officials are borne by the Organizing
Committee.

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3.6 RANGES AND OTHER FACILITIES
3.6.1 The following range installations are required:

World Olympic World Cups Grand Prix Final

Championships Games Hall/Range
300m targets 40 -- -- -- --
50m targets 80 60 60 40 10
25m targets 10 groups 6 groups 8 groups 6 groups 3 groups
Trap 5 3 5 3 1
Double Trap 2 -- -- -- --
Skeet 5 3 5 3 1
50m Running -- -- -- --
Target Ranges 2
10m Running -- -- -- --
Target Ranges 4
10m Air Rifle
and Air Pistol 80 60 60 40 10

3.6.1.1 Upon any proposal of the Organizers and approval of the Executive Committee
the number of 10m and 50m targets in the Qualification Hall can be lower than
indicted in 6.4.1, dependent on the expected number of participants and the
preliminary competition schedule.
3.6.1.2 Upon any proposal of the Organizers and approval of the Executive Committee
the number of Trap and Skeet ranges for Qualification can be lower than
indicated in 6.4.1, but a Final Range must be provided.
3.6.2 Result Production
3.6.2.1 The competitions venue must be equipped in accordance with the official ISSF
General Technical Rules.
3.6.2.2 Electronic target systems, of makers and models approved by the ISSF must
be used for Rifle and Pistol events Qualification and Final stages at all ISSF
Championships.
3.6.2.3 The ISSF Technical Delegates are responsible for examining the ranges and
other facilities to ensure that they meet ISSF standards and are suitable for
conducting Championships. The Technical Committee will provide checklists
in accordance with the ISSF Rules and Regulations for use by the Technical
Delegates in examining the ranges and facilities (available from ISSF
Headquarters).
3.6.2.4 Ranges to be used for World Championships should be completed one (1)
year in advance. If the range is not completed, the detailed plans, construction
schedule and financial plan must be submitted to the Secretary General one
(1) year in advance, and the range must be completed three (3) months in
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3.7 PARTICIPATION AND ISSF ATHLETES
3.7.1 Only ISSF Member Federations may participate in the ISSF Championships.
Member Federations participating in Continental Championships and
Continental Games must be members of the Continental Confederation.
3.7.2 An ISSF Member Federation that is not accepted as a member by its
own Continental Confederation, or is not allowed to participate in its
own Continental Championships, may be invited by another Continental
Confederation to participate in its Continental Championships and Continental
Games with the right to awards and records.
3.7.3 Team officials participating in ISSF Championships must abide by the ISSF
Rules and Regulations
3.7.4 ISSF Athletes
3.7.4.1 To participate in any of the ISSF Championships all athletes must obtain an
ISSF ID Number and sign an “Athlete’s Declaration”.
3.7.4.2 Any athlete must be a national of the country he/she represents.
3.7.4.3 All disputes relating to the determination of the country which an athlete may
represent shall be resolved by the ISSF Executive Committee.
3.7.4.4 An athlete who is a national of two (2) or more countries at the same time
may represent either one (1) of them, as he may select. However, after
having represented one (1) country in the Olympic Games or in any ISSF
Championships, he may not represent another country unless he meets the
conditions set forth in paragraphs below that apply to persons who have
changed their nationality or acquired a new nationality.
3.7.4.5 An athlete who has represented one (1) country in the Olympic Games or in
any ISSF Championship, and who has changed his nationality or acquired a
new nationality, may participate in ISSF Championships to represent his new
country provided that at least three (3) years have passed since the athlete last
represented his former country. This period may be reduced or even cancelled,
with the agreement of the Federations concerned and the ISSF Executive
Committee, which takes into account the circumstances of each case.
3.7.4.6 If an associated State, province or overseas department, a country or colony
acquires independence, if a country becomes incorporated within another
country by reason of a change of border, if a country merges with another
country, or if a new NOC is recognized by the IOC, an athlete may continue to
represent the country to which he belongs or belonged. However, he may, if he
prefers, elect to represent his country or be entered in ISSF Championships by
his new Federation when recognized by the ISSF. This particular choice may
be made only once.
3.7.4.7 Furthermore, in all cases in which an athlete would be eligible to participate
in ISSF Championships, either by representing another country than his or by
having the choice as to the country which such athlete intends to represent,
the ISSF Executive Committee may take all decisions of a general or individual
nature with regard to issues resulting from nationality, citizenship, domicile or
residence of any athlete, including the duration of any waiting period.
3.7.4.8 The period following naturalization may be reduced or even cancelled with
the agreement of the two (2) National Federations concerned and the final
approval of the ISSF Executive Committee.

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3.7.4.9 After naturalization and change of nationality an athlete must obtain a new ID
number reflecting the new nationality.
3.7.4.10 An official declaration of eligibility for each athlete will be required from the
Member Federation.
3.7.4.11 Age of ISSF Athletes
There is no age limit for participation in ISSF Championships.
3.7.4.12 Juniors
Athletes will remain as Juniors until the 31st December of the year in which
they become 21 years of age. Any athlete born between the 1st January and
the 31st December, will cease to be a Junior on the 31st December of that
year. Juniors may participate in all ISSF Championships and the Olympic
Games as members of their national team.
3.7.4.13 The final ranking at the ISSF Championships can be established showing
Juniors but an athlete can be part of the final ranking in one category only.
3.7.4.14 Events for Juniors should be chosen from the recognized ISSF events, or be
events designed to support the development of junior athletes.
3.7.4.15 Events for Juniors should be included in Continental Championships by
decision of the Continental Confederation.
3.7.5 The number of participants in the ISSF Championships
3.7.5.1 The number of participants from each nation is determined by the ISSF
Executive Committee.
3.7.5.2 In the World Championships each nation can enter a maximum of three (3)
athletes in Individual events, two (2) Mixed Teams in respective Mixed Team
events and one (1) Team in the respective Team events.
3.7.5.3 In the World Championships, each nation can enter a maximum of six (6)
Junior athletes in Individual Events. A maximum of three (3) athletes of one
nation (the three top ranked after Qualification) may proceed to the Final.
3.7.5.4 In the other ISSF Championships each nation can enter a maximum of five
(5) athletes in individual events but only three (3) of them can be registered to
compete in the Final for the medals. The other two (2) can only compete for
the ranking points.
3.7.5.5 Any of the athletes entered in an ISSF Championship can be registered for the
Mixed Team and Team events while respecting the number of Mixed Teams
and Teams allowed to be entered by one nation.
3.7.5.6 Replacements of the athletes may be made only in the Team events, but only
from those already registered for this Championship.
3.7.5.7 When events for Juniors are scheduled in the World Championships,
the number of athletes allowed per event is the same as in the World
Championship Juniors.
3.7.5.8 In World Championships, juniors may participate in the men’s and the women’s
competitions, but in one (1) category only at the same Championships (place
and dates).

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3.7.5.9 If there is no particular junior event in a Championship, juniors may participate
in this event as a member of the national team, even if they participate in
another junior event in the same Championship.
3.7.5.10 The participating federation is responsible for the travel and living expenses of
team members. The Organizing Committee must provide transportation from
the local airport or railway station to the official hotels and from the official
hotels to the range. The cost for transfer from the airport(s) to the official hotels
and back may be charged when approved by the Executive Committee of the
ISSF.

3.8 COMPETITION PROCEDURES

3.8.1 The ISSF General Regulations and the applicable current ISSF General
Technical Rules and respective rules for the disciplines will govern the conduct
of events in all ISSF Championships.
3.8.2 Programmes
3.8.2.1 The Preliminary Programme prepared by the Organizing Committee must
be submitted by the Technical Delegate to the ISSF Secretary General for
examination at least 8 months prior to the Championship.
3.8.2.2 The schedule for the mandatory events of the World Championships should
not exceed sixteen (16) days. At the option of the Organizing Committee,
the ranges may be opened for additional training days before official training
begins.
3.8.2.3 The Final Programme prepared by the Organizing Committee must be
submitted by the Technical Delegate for approval by the ISSF Secretary
General at least 6 months prior to the Championship.
3.8.2.4 The General Information letter prepared by the Organizing Committee must
be distributed among the Member Federations upon approval by the Technical
Delegate at least 5 months prior to the Championship.
3.8.3 Entries
3.8.3.1 Preliminary Entries
Each national federation entering the Championship must submit a preliminary
entry to the Organizing Committee. The preliminary entry must list all
individual, Mixed Team and Team events in which the national federation will
participate. Preliminary entries must be received by the Organizing Committee
at least thirty (30) days before the official arrival day. Any Preliminary entry
sent after this date will be entered on a waiting list according to the date of
the receipt of the entry and it may be that the participation is only possible
if targets/places are available. The Organizing Committee must inform the
Nations in question of any such change immediately after these entries are
received.
3.8.3.2 Final Entries
Final Entries must be entered in the ISSF on-line registration system forwarded
directly to the ISSF by fax or e-mail before midnight (Munich time) of the 30th
day before the official arrival day. The final entries to the ISSF may be made
via the ISSF online registration. The final entry must list the names and ID
Numbers of all athletes. The final entry must list the names and dates of birth
of all officials with their function. All Final entries must be completed at least
three (3) days before the official arrival day.

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3.8.3.3 Any additional entries received after the deadline of three (3) days before the
official arrival day may be rejected by the Organizing Committee.
3.8.3.4 Replacement of a registered athlete by another already registered athlete for
that Championship is permitted. This change can only be made before12:00
pm (noon) on the day before the Pre-Event Training for that event.
3.8.4 Fees
3.8.4.1 Entry fees must be paid to the Organizing Committee upon request.
3.8.4.2 The following Entry fees are applicable (amounts in Euro):
a) World Championships and World Cups:
- Individual entry – 170;
- Mixed Team – 170;
- Team – 170; - Official – 50.
b) World Championships Juniors:
- Individual entry – 170;
- Mixed Team – 100;
- Team – 150; - Official – 50.
c) Grand Prix tournaments:
- Individual entry – 120;
- Mixed Team – 120;
- Team – 120; - Official – 50.
3.8.4.3 A reasonable fee for training that is not part of the Championship’s schedule
may be charged when approved by the Executive Committee.
3.8.4.4 Any federation reducing the number of athletes and / or officials after the Final
Entry Deadline is obligated to pay all applicable fees and costs including entry
fees according to the number of athletes and entries on the Final Entry Forms
originally received. If the applicable fees and costs are not paid no member of
that federation may participate.
3.8.4.5 Any entry requested and accepted after the final entry deadline will incur a late
entry fee of 50 Euro for each athlete entered in each event.
3.8.4.6 The Entry fees for the Continental Championships are established by the
Continental Confederations.
3.8.5 Information to be sent to ISSF Headquarters by the Organizer/the
Organizing Committee
3.8.5.1 Copies of all invitations, programmes and entry forms for all ISSF must
be sent to the Secretary General.
3.8.5.2 One (1) copy of the official result lists of each event must be sent to the ISSF
Headquarters via Fax and/or e-mail immediately after it has been verified, but
not later than the end of the competition day.
3.8.5.3 Three (3) copies of the official result lists must be sent to the ISSF Secretariat
no later than three (3) days after the completion of the events. A list showing
the number of countries and the number of athletes participating in each
discipline, by events, must be included with the results lists.

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3.8.6 Doping Control
Doping control at all ISSF Championships must be done in all events and
categories as specified in the ISSF Anti-Doping Rules.
3.8.7 Olympic Games
3.8.7.1 The athletes’ participation quota at the Olympic Games in established by the
IOC.
3.8.7.2 The Qualification system is established by the ISSF Executive Committee and
approved by the IOC.
3.8.7.3 The ISSF supervises the Olympic Games through one (1) or two (2) Technical
Delegates approved by the ISSF Executive Committee.
3.8.7.4 In order that the Technical Delegates can carry out their responsibilities they
must be invited at the expense of the Organizing Committee to the site of the
Olympic Games at least two times in the years leading up to the Games, one
of which must be 10 to 12 months before the Games. This is in addition to any
Test Event and the Games themselves where the TDs are to arrive not less
than five (5) days before the Opening Ceremony.
3.8.7.5 Programmes, schedules, forms and other details must be received by the
ISSF, checked and agreed with the Organizing Committee.
3.8.7.6 Entries in the Olympic Games must be made using the procedures specified
in the ISSF General Regulations except that schedules or special procedures
established by the ISSF or IOC will prevail.
3.8.7.7 Anti-Doping Control in the Olympic Games will be conducted according
to the procedures established by the IOC. Anti-Doping Control in all ISSF
Championships will be conducted in all events and categories according to
procedures established by the ISSF Anti-Doping Regulations.

3.9 PROTOCOL
3.9.1 The holding and the format of an opening and closing ceremonies at ISSF
Championships are guided by the applicable ISSF Guidelines for Organizing
ISSF Championship.
3.9.2 In the ISSF Championships the Organizing Committee must award:
3.9.2.1 Championship medals in gold, silver and bronze colours to the first three (3)
individual event winners. A minimum of 15 athletes in individual events or 10
athletes in junior individual events must participate in order that individual
medals shall be awarded.
3.9.2.2 Championship medals in gold, silver and bronze colours to each member of
the first three (3) Mixed Team events winners. A minimum of ten (10) Mixed
Teams in each of the events must participate in order that Mixed Team medals
shall be awarded.
3.9.2.3 Championship medals in gold, silver and bronze colours to each member of
the first three (3) Team events winners. A minimum of five (5) Teams in each
event must participate in order that Team medals shall be awarded.
3.9.3 If the above-mentioned minimums of participants are not reached, the event
will be declared an “International Championship” of the nation which organized
the competitions.

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3.9.4 A commemorative medal, of a different design from the Championship medals
shall be given by the Organizing Committee to each athlete, team official,
judge and delegate.
3.9.5 The design of all official awards and the official symbol must be submitted to
the Secretary General for approval by the Executive Committee at least two (2)
months in advance.
3.9.6 A Medal ceremony must be held for each Championship event, at which the
flags of the first three (3) winners in Individual, Mixed Team or Team must be
raised while the anthem of the winner’s nation is played.

3.10 RECORDS
3.10.1 Records may be established in all recognized ISSF events in the Olympic
Games and all ISSF Championships.
3.10.2 ISSF recognizes Historical records, Olympic records, World Championship
records and Venue records.
3.10.2.1 Historical records are records established before December 31, 2020 in all
recognized ISSF men’s, women’s, and juniors’ events in Olympic Games
and World Championships, World Cups, World Cup Finals, Continental
Championships and Continental Games conducted according to the ISSF
Rules and Regulations.
3.10.2.2 Olympic records are records established at the Olympic Games and Youth
Olympic Games.
3.10.2.3 World Championship records are records established at the World
Championships and World Championships Juniors.
3.10.2.4 Venue records are records established at a specific venue (shooting range)
during any ISSF Championship.
3.10.2.5 Records can be established in Qualification (Qualification part 1, if there is
more than one part in Qualification) only.
3.10.3 The ISSF will issue a Record diploma to individual athletes, Mixed Team or
Team members who establish a Records.
3.10.4 The Technical Delegate(s) must submit reports for recognition of the Records.

3.11 MEDIA RELATIONS

3.11.1 The Media Coverage, Broadcasting and Advertising Rights of all ISSF
World Championships, World Cups and other ISSF official events (General
Assemblies, Congresses, etc.) are the property of the International Shooting
Sport Federation.
3.11.2 Press, radio and television services must be given all cooperation and
assistance to ensure the free flow of public information and communication.
Necessary facilities including telecommunications, must be available prior to
and during the Championships.
3.11.3 Provisions for interviews, photography and other media requirements will be
made by the Organizing Committee to ensure that media personnel have
access to athletes and team leaders; provided that such arrangements do
not inconvenience the individual(s) concerned. Media representatives may
communicate with athletes through their respective team leaders.

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3.12 GENERAL
3.12.1 Alterations of the General Regulations may only be made by the Council in
accordance with Article 1.7.3.1.a) ISSF Constitution.
3.12.2 Upon approval, alterations become effective upon publication on the ISSF
Website.

3.13 ANNEXES
3.13.1 The General Regulations may be extended by the Council or the Executive
Committee by annexes.
3.13.2 The annexes to the General Regulations may not contravene the General
Regulations.

3.14 APPROVAL
These General Regulations were approved by the Ordinary General Assembly
of the ISSF on October 30th, 1982 in Caracas, Venezuela, and replace the
“General Regulations, edition 1977” and became effective on November
15th,1982 (revised, amended and corrected by the General Assembly of ISSF
on July29th, 1988 in Madrid, ESP). This edition includes amendments and
corrections approved by the General Assemblies of the ISSF on August 14th,
1990 in Moscow, URS and on April 27th, 1992 in Barcelona, ESP and on July
22nd, 1994 in Milan, ITA, on April 20th, 1996 in Atlanta, USA and on July 15th,
1998 in Barcelona, ESP, on 21st March 2000 in Sydney, AUS, on April 18th,
2004 in Athens, GRE, on April 10th, 2008 in Beijing, CHN on June 25th, 2017
in Munich, Germany, by the Extraordinary General Assembly on November
30th, 2019 in Munich, Germany and by the ISSF Council in January, June and
September 2020 and June 2022.

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Article 3.12.3.1, Annex “Q”

Special Regulations for the Participation

in the Shooting Sport Events of the
Olympic Games in Paris 2024
To follow

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Article 3.12.3.2, Annex “D”

Athlete Declaration and ISSF ID Number

Application Form
1. To participate in ISSF Championships it is mandatory for all athletes to have an
ISSF Identification Number (ISSF ID Number).
2. The ISSF Member Federation of the athlete must submit an application for the
issue of the ISSF ID Number on the form that follows.
3. Each athlete must be a national of the country that they represent and must
provide a copy of the passport with their application.
4. Each athlete may only apply for one (1) ISSF ID Number.
5. A fee of Euro 50.00 is charged for the issue of each ID Number.
6. The ISSF Member Federations must send all applications for ISSF ID Numbers
to the ISSF. Only typed or e-mail application(s) will be accepted.
7. The ISSF will send the ISSF Member Federations a list with all new ISSF
ID Numbers within 14 days after the application(s) are submitted. The ISSF
Member Federations must check and approve this list and return it to the ISSF.
No response will be taken as approval.
8. Express application (issue within one (1) week) increases the fee to Euro
100.00.
9. If an athlete changes his/her name or nationality, the ISSF must be notified
without delay, so that necessary changes can be made by the ISSF. The
original ISSF ID Number will not change, but the ISSF must correct data
associated with the ISSF ID Number.

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ISSF Athlete Declaration
1. I hereby confirm that I am aware of the rules and regulations of the ISSF
and penalties in force for the official competitions of ISSF, including the rules
relating to the fight against doping. I agree to submit to the doping control
tests, to accept the results of such tests and to abide by the respective
regulations in their prevailing form at any given time.
2. I agree that any dispute arising between myself and ISSF which cannot be
settled amicably and which remains once the procedures provided for in the
ISSF Regulations have been exhausted, shall be settled finally by a tribunal
composed in accordance with the Statute and Regulations of the Court of
Arbitration for Sport, Lausanne, to the exclusion of any recourse to ordinary
courts. The parties undertake to comply with the said Statute and Regulations
and to accept in good faith the award rendered and in no way hinder its
execution.

Date Place

Signature athlete

In case of minor age,

name of legal representative
Signature of legal representative

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Application Form for the Issue of an
ISSF ID Number
The ISSF Member Federation of

herewith applies for the issue of an ISSF ID Number which is necessary for the
participation in ISSF supervised competitions and championships for the following athlete:

Family Name(s):

Given Name(s):

Maiden Name(s):

Nationality:

Preferred name for First Name Family Name

public use (for use
with media, result
lists, etc.)

Gender: Male Female

Date of Birth: Day Month Year

Event(s): Rifle  Pistol  RT  Trap  DT  Skeet 

Name who signs

for federation:
Signature of
federation:

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 Francais:

1. Je reconnais avoir pris connaissance de la réglementation et des sanctions

en vigueur dans les compétitions oficielles de l´ISSF en ce qui concerne la
lutte contre le dopage. Je donne mon accord pour me soumettre aux tests
de contrôle de dopage, accepter les résultats de ces tests, me soumettre au
règlement concerné sous la forme en vigueur à tout moment donné.
2. J´accepte que tout litige survenant entre moi-même et l´ISSF, lequel ne
pourrait être réglé à l´amiable et subsisterait après toutes les procédures
prévues par les réglements de l´ISSF, soit tranché définitivement par un
tribunal constitué conformément au Statut et au Règlement du Tribunal
Arbitral du Sport, Lausanne, à l´exclusion de tout recours à des tribunaux
ordinaires. Les parties s´engagent à se conformer aux dits Statut et
Règlement et à se soumettre de bonne foi à la sentence qui sera rendue et à
ne pas entraver son exécution.

German:

1. Ich erkläre hiermit, dass mir die Bestimmungen und Strafen bekannt sind, die
für offizielle Wettkämpfe der ISSF zur Bekämpfung des Dopings in Kraft sind.
Ich erkläre mein Einverständnis, mich den Dopingkontrolluntersuchungen
zu unterziehen, die Ergebnisse solcher Untersuchungen anzunehmen und
die entsprechenden Vorschriften in ihrer jeweils gültigen Form zu jeder Zeit
einzuhalten.
2. Ich erkläre mein Einverständnis, dass jeder Streit, der zwischen mir und
der ISSF entsteht und nicht freundschaftlich erledigt werden kann, und
der nach Ausschöpfung der Verfahrensvorschriften, die in den ISSF
Regeln vorgesehen sind, offen bleibt, endgültig durch ein Schiedsgericht
entschieden werden soll, welches in Übereinstimmung mit den Statuten und
Regeln des Schiedsgerichts für Sport in Lausanne (CAS) zusammengestellt
wird unter Ausschluss der Anrufung ordentlicher Gerichte. Die Parteien
verpflichten sich, die erwähnten Statuten und Regeln zu beachten und die
Entscheidung im guten Glauben anzunehmen und ihre Durchsetzung in
keiner Weise zu behindern.

Espanol:

1. Confirmo haber tomado conocimiento de la reglamentación y de las

sanciones en vigor en las competiciones oficiales de la ISSF respecto a la
lucha contra el doping. Estoy de acuerdo en someterme a las pruebas de
control de doping, aceptar sus resultados y respetar el Reglamento tal como
esté en vigor en cualquier momento dado.
2. Estoy de acuerdo en que todo litigio entre mí mismo(a) y la ISSF que no
pueda resolverse de forma amistosa, aún después de los procedimientos
previstos por la ISSF, se decida definitivamente por un tribunal constituido
de acuerdo con los Estatutos y el Reglamento del Tribunal de Arbitraje del
Deporte, Lausana sin posibilidad de recurso a los tribunales ordinarios. Las
partes en litigio se comprometen a respetar tales Estatutos y Reglamento,
aceptar de buena fe la sentencia pronunciada y no dificultar su ejecución.

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Article 3.12.3.3, Annex “G”

General Procedures for

Organizing Committees
The general procedures for ISSF Championship Organizing Committees are found in
several different ISSF documents. Organizers should begin by examining the following
ISSF Rules and Regulations:
• ISSF General Regulations, 3.1 – 3.14
• ISSF General Technical Rules, 6.1 – 6.23, and all official ISSF documents that are
referenced in the General Technical Rules.
Reference must also be made to the following ISSF Special Technical Rules, as
applicable for the Championship:
• ISSF Rifle Rules, 7.1 - 7.8
• ISSF Pistol Rules, 8.1 - 8.14
• ISSF Shotgun Rules, 9.1 – 9.20
• ISSF Running Target Rules, 10.1 – 10.16
• ISSF Target Sprint Rules, 11.1 – 11.21
Detailed steps to plan and prepare for a Championship are found in the following
document:
• Guidelines for Organizing ISSF Championships, and all official ISSF documents that
are referenced in the Guidelines.
The Guidelines are updated on an annual basis so Organizers must ensure that they
obtain the most recent version that is posted on the ISSF website. The Guidelines for
Organizing ISSF Championships also include several Annexes or additional documents
that must be used by appropriate members of the Organizing Committee.
If any Organizer has questions or requires additional Information, they are urged to
contact the ISSF Event Manager at ISSF Headquarters or the ISSF Technical Delegate
who was appointed for the Championship.

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Article 3.12.3.4, Annex “W”

Application Procedures for ISSF World

Championships and World Cups
The ISSF General Assembly chooses World Championship organizers in accordance
with the ISSF General Regulations, 3.2.3. An ISSF Member Federation that wants to
organize a World Championship must submit a proposal to the Secretary General one
(1) month in advance of the General Assembly where the organizing federation will be
chosen. Applicants must complete an Application for an ISSF World Championship
and submit it to the Secretary General with all required documentation.
The Executive Committee chooses World Cup organizers in accordance with the ISSF
General Regulations 3.2.4. An ISSF Member Federation that wants to organize a World
Cup or World Cup Final must submit a proposal to the Secretary General not later than
31 December, three (3) years before the year in which the World Cup is to be organized.
Applicants must complete an Application for an ISSF World Cup and submit it to the
Secretary General.
ISSF Member Federations that submit applications for a World Championship or a World
Cup must use the Application Forms printed in this Annex as a model form to ensure
that all required information is submitted to the ISSF. When completing an application,
applicants must provide additional explanations or details regarding their responses.

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ISSF World Championship
Federation Name:

Proposed Dates for Championship:

Date of last major competition in your country:

Organized in (city or town):
WCH to be organized in (city or town):

Attach documentation as Annexes to confirm the following:

Support from the Government Sports Agency and/or NOC: Annex

Support from the National Olympic Committee: Annex

Statement of Respect for the ISSF Constitution: Annex

Statement of Invitation to all ISSF Member Federations: Annex

Shooting range description: Annex

Information regarding the proposed organization including cost of Annex

food and housing:
Events in Programme: Annex
(World Championship events, 300m events, Junior events)
Shooting range ready for competition:

Shooting range remodeling plans:

Shooting range construction plans:

Ranges Number of Electronic Manufacturer Space for

firing points Targets yes/no Spectators /
/ ranges number
300m Rifle

50m Rifle/Pistol

25m Pistol

10m Air Rifle/Pistol

Trap / Double Trap n/a

Skeet n/a

50m Running Target

10m Running Target

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 Separate Finals Range

VENUE OWNER  Government/Military ______________________________________

 National or Regional Shooting Federation ____________________

 Shooting Club ___________________________________

 Private (Name of owner) ___________________________________

 Other ___________________________________

Facilities for: yes/ m² Facilities for: yes/ m²

no no
ISSF President ISSF Secretariat

ISSF Secretary General Jury of Appeal Room

Tech. Delegates Offices Jury Rooms

Athlete Lounges (Team Rooms) Classification Room

EST Control Rooms Medical Rooms

Internet Doping Control Rooms

Equipment Control Award Ceremony Area

Changing rooms (close to Gunsmith Facilities

Equipment Control)
Storage Rooms Restaurant

Commercial Displays Toilets

Parking Facilities Media Center

Preparation Area for Finals

Number of ISSF Licensed Judges in Federation: Class A Class B

Rifle

Pistol

Shotgun

Running Target

Electronic Scoring Target Control

Application submitted by:

Signature: Position: Date:

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ISSF World Cup
The hereby applies for a

(name of Federation) (title of event)

to be held at on

(venue) (preferred dates)

Disciplines:  Rifle/Pistol  Shotgun

Organizing Committee:

Name of OC Secretary:

Address of OC Secretary: Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

Rifle/Pistol Ranges: Please answer the following questions for Rifle/Pistol only:

Direction of shooting: 25m 50m

Number of firing points available: 10m 25m 50m

Electronic Target Manufacturer: 10m 25m 50m

Is there a separate Finals range?  Yes /  No

Are Finals ranges indoor/outdoor: 10m 25m 50m

Electronic Target Manufacturer: 10m 25m 50m

Do all ranges comply with current ISSF Rules?  Yes /  No

If ‘No’ please specify on separate sheet

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Shotgun Ranges: Please answer the following questions for Shotgun only:

Direction of shooting: Permitted shooting hours from to

Number of ranges available: combined  / separate 

TRAP DOUBLE TRAP SKEET

Manufacturer of target machines:

Do all ranges comply with current ISSF Rules?  Yes /  No

If ‘No’ please specify on separate sheet

VENUE OWNER  Government/Military ______________________________________

 National or Regional Shooting Federation ____________________

 Shooting Club ___________________________________

 Private (Name of owner) ___________________________________

 Other ___________________________________

Previous Events:
Please specify the last ISSF World Cup or similar event that your Federation has hosted
at this venue:

Event: Date:

Travel and Accommodation:

Distance from ranges to nearest airport with international connections: km

Name of airport:

Approximate distance from ranges to nominated official hotels: km

Approximate travel time: minutes

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Hotel ratings and approximate daily costs (in Euros):

Single Double Single Double Single Double Single Double

5 4­ 3­ Other
€ € € € € € € €

Internet:
What kind of internet connections are available at the venue for

Upload: Download:

Regulations:
Please give an explanation below of any National Laws or Local Regulations of which the
ISSF and its National Federations should be informed, e.g. ‘Importation of firearms and
ammunition’:

Submitted:

Signature Title/Position Date

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