ShotSCOPE SPM follows the standards of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), the main governing body for Olympic shooting disciplines. This section collects the rules and regulatory documents an athlete needs.
ISSF rules 2026
A new edition of the ISSF rules has been in force since January 1, 2026, with changes to final formats and technical requirements. Full text: ISSF Official Statutes, Rules and Regulations 2026. The main changes:
| Discipline | What changed |
|---|---|
| All individual finals | 8 finalists instead of 6 (for rapid-fire pistol, trap, and skeet) |
| Mixed team finals | A single final for 4 teams, with no separate medal matches |
| Rapid-fire pistol (25 m) | New final format, tested at the 2025 World Cup |
| Rifle (3 positions) | New final format |
| Trap and skeet | New final formats and video assistant referee (VAR) |
| Equipment | Changed fabric stiffness rules and tolerances for rifle shooters |
| Aiming | ”Live aiming” added for rifle and pistol |
The changes shorten finals and make them more engaging ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Russian rules
Official competitions in Russia follow rules approved by the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation, developed in line with ISSF standards.
Exercises in ShotSCOPE
All the main disciplines of Russian and international competitions are already in the ShotSCOPE SPM app.
Official sources
Rules are updated regularly, so check the primary sources:
- ISSF, international rules: issf-sports.org/rules.
- Ministry of Sport of Russia, Russian rules: Rules approved by the Ministry of Sport (in Russian).
- RUSADA, anti-doping rules: rusada.ru (in Russian).
- Shooting Union of Russia (SUR): SUR Rules (in Russian).