Three types of guns are used at the Olympic Games, where shooting has been part of the programme since the first modern Games in 1896. In rifle and pistol events, competitors have to hit a 10-ring target from a distance of 10, 25 or 50 metres. Depending on the event, competitors need to shoot while standing up, on their knees or lying down. In shotgun events, participants shoot at mobile targets, launched upwards and to the front.
Nathan Hales won gold for Great Britain in the men's trap, and Amber Rutter a silver medal in the women's skeet at Paris 2024.
Find out more on the British Shooting website.