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Accessories & Gear

Essential and optional equipment for Olympic shooting

Getting Started with Equipment

While Olympic shooting can appear gear-heavy, don't let that intimidate you! Most clubs have equipment available for beginners to use while they're learning the sport and deciding if they want to invest in their own gear. This approach lets you try different options and make informed decisions about your equipment needs.

Many accessories are optional or specific to certain disciplines. For instance, rifle shooters use specialized clothing and gloves that pistol shooters don't need. Start with the basics and add equipment as you progress in the sport and understand your personal preferences.

If you're just starting out, comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes are typically enough to get started! Check with your range prior to your first visit to see if they have any requirements.

Rifle-Specific Equipment

Shooting Jacket

Shooting Jacket & Pants

Specialized stiff clothing that provides stability and support for rifle shooting positions. These are regulated by ISSF rules for thickness and stiffness.

Shooting Glove

Shooting Glove

Provides grip and protection for the supporting hand. Must meet ISSF specifications for thickness and material.

Safety Accessories

Eye Protection

Clear or slightly tinted shooting glasses. Some include adjustable iris for enhanced sight picture.

Hearing Protection

Optional but recommended. Air guns still have a pop but are much quieter than a typical firearm.

Common Accessories

Shooting Blinders

Blinders block the vision of your non-active eye, allowing athletes to keep both eyes open without strain. They come in various styles, some attach to glasses frames or hats. Must comply to ISSF rules.

Shooting Iris

An adjustable aperture found in shooting glasses, which allows the shooter to control the amount of light entering their eye by narrowing or widening the opening, thus improving focus on the sights and target by managing depth of field

Pellet Case

A case that holds 10 rows of 10 pellets each for easy access and counting during matches.

Tin Protector

Used to prevent tins from opening during transport.