Pistol

Pistol and revolver sport target shooting are very popular recreational and competitive activities in Canada. The highly competitive recreational sport target shooting events serve as pathways to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, to long-term sport participation and to Sport for Life.

Pierre De Coubertin, the creator of the modern Olympic Games, was a pistol shooter, and pistol events have been at every summer Olympic Games since the birth of the modern Olympic movement (1896).

For more detailed information, check out the links on pistol sports below or contact us by email.

Information

  • 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 .

    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.

  • 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

  • 50 M Pistol

    25M Pistol

    25M Rapid Fire Pistol

    25M Center-Fire Pistol

    25M Standard Pistol

    10M Air 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

    Start going to Matches

    Find what is going on at the SFC Calendar.

Exemption Letters

  • Under the current legislation, the Shooting Federation of Canada, as the national governing body in Canada for competitive shooting in the Olympic and Paralympic disciplines, has been granted the authority to issue Handgun Exemption Letters.

    To comply with current legislation, to qualify for a Exemption Letter, the following provides an overview of what SFC requires to consider an exemption letter request.

    Note: at the current time, SFC only issues exemption letters for .22 calibre and .177 air pistols.

    • Must have a RPAL

    • Applicants must be a member in good standing of the SFC

    • Must be able to substantiate that they compete or coach in a handgun shooting discipline that is on the programme of the International Olympic Committee or the International Paralympic Committee.

  • How do I submit a request for a letter?

    Please contact operations@sfc-ftc.ca

    SFC has sole discretion in issuing Exemption Letters and assumes no liability of any kind to any person or entity arising from issuing an Exemption Letter.