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Shooting

 
Shotgun bullet  
If you think shooting is easy, consider the size of the full-stop at the end of this sentence.

That's how small the targets at 50m away can look to the competitor.
There are 17 events across the three main categories in Olympic shooting – shotgun, rifle and pistol. 

Paralympic shooting

Athletes with a disability compete in groups for this event. Competitors of different disability classes compete together.

Where?

Olympic and Paralympic shooting events will take place in the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich.

Further information

More on Olympic shooting events on London 2012 website

More on Paralympic shooting events on London 2012 website

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