August 17-24 - Cookstown / Innisfil, Ontario 

Bullseye shooting (also called Precision Pistol), IPSC and CISM (see below) are the sport target shooting disciplines seen as the gateways to international competition.

SFC runs the popular, introductory Recreational Target Shooting Program and the Coast-to-Coast Championship in this format (relaunching this fall) .

There are many other highly competitive target shooting disciplines not affiliated with the SFC that are enjoyed by Canadians, but each is unique and utilizes specialized sport target pistols. The SFC depends on these sports to identify talent and spot future Olympians.

• International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) - in Canada
• International Military Sport Council Shooting (CISM) - see Training Manual
• Canadian International Muzzel Loading Team (Black Powder Pistol)
• Cowboy Action
• Service Pistol
• Steel Challenge
• Bianchi Cup
• PPC
• Mayleigh Challenge Cup Trophy - Canadian National Mayleigh Cup Team

The following events fall under the rules of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).

• Air pistol - 10M
  • Women
  • Men
  • Mixed team
• 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
• • Men
• 25m Pistol
• • Women

Athletes with a disability (AWAD) compete in Shooting Para Sport in Pistol in the Paralympic Games

The following events are also included in the ISSF World Shooting Championships.

• 50 M Pistol
• 25M Center-Fire Pistol
• 25M Standard Pistol

Want to train, compete or coach in a shooting discipline on the programme of the International Olympic Committee?

We have been waiting for you. Join the SFC. Check out our Recreational Target Shooting Program and prepare to compete in the Coast to Coast Championships (starting in the fall). Get your local club to start matches. Join an established pistol League such as the OIHL. Become a match director or even a coach. Participate in regional matches and learn about the next  Provincial Championships in your province.

Where to start Olympic type Shooting?

Most people begin by shooting Standard Pistol or Centre-fire pistol. To zip things up, you can try 10M Five-Shot Air Pistol (ISSF page) - a great introduction to Olympic Rapid Fire

Are you a junior?

Then set your sights on the CANADIAN JUNIOR NATIONAL AIR GUN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Exemption Letters

To qualify for a letter you need to be a member and need to substantiate how you train, compete or coach. We recommend that you start training and competing as soon as possible. (And remember track your competitions!) Need a coach? Register here.

Start going to Matches

Find what is going on at the SFC Calendar.