In the world of sports shooting, whether air pistol or air rifle, an athlete's psychological composition is just as crucial as their technical skill. Success in shooting hinges on physical ability and mental fortitude, discipline, and a range of key psychological traits. This blog post delves into the core attitudes and characteristics that define successful sports shooters and offers strategies to cultivate these essential traits.

In the precision-focused sport of air pistol and air rifle shooting, every small detail can differentiate between a win and a loss. Athletes go to great lengths to refine their skills on the range, but what about training beyond the traditional confines of the sport? By engaging in alternative forms of exercise and mental training, cross-training can offer significant benefits for shooting athletes, enhancing physical prowess and mental acuity.

In the precision-driven world of sports shooting, athletes constantly seek strategies to enhance their performance, whether during practice sessions or in the intense moments before a competition. One widely debated tactic is listening to music. This blog post delves into the advantages and disadvantages of integrating music into the routines of air pistol and air rifle shooters, aiming to provide a comprehensive perspective for athletes in this sport.

Entering the realm of sports shooting can be both exciting and daunting for first-time shooters. As a sport that demands precision, control, and safety, newcomers must approach it with the right mindset and preparation. This guide is tailored for those embarking on their journey in sports shooting, specifically in rifle and pistol disciplines. We'll explore what to expect and provide essential tips on how to behave to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

In the competitive world of sports shooting, athletes continuously seek methods to enhance their skills and performance. One such method, increasingly gaining recognition, is performance profiling. This technique systematically analyses an athlete's strengths and weaknesses, providing a structured approach to improve performance in sport shooting competitions. For rifle and pistol shooters in Europe, understanding and implementing performance profiling can be a significant step towards achieving excellence in their sport.

Sports shooting, an activity that demands precision, focus, and tactical skill, is popular among athletes around the globe. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a budding enthusiast in rifle and pistol shooting competitions, mastering various techniques can significantly elevate your performance. One method often debated and analyzed in sports shooting is shooting with both eyes open. This approach, which involves leveraging both tunnel and peripheral vision, offers numerous benefits for shooters.

Shooting, be it for sport or hunting, is more than just a hobby for many; it's a passion. Like any passion, it's accompanied by various gadgets and gear that can enhance the experience. If you have a friend, family member, or colleague who is a shooting enthusiast, finding them the perfect gift can seem daunting. After all, what do you get someone who seems to have every shooting accessory under the sun? To simplify your quest, we've compiled a list of unique and thoughtful gift ideas that any sports shooter or hunter would appreciate.

In sports shooting, precision and focus are paramount. Athletes must control their mental and physical faculties to hit their targets consistently. Achieving the elusive state known as "The Zone" is the ultimate goal, where concentration is unwavering, and performance reaches its peak. In this blog post, we'll explore practical strategies for sports shooting athletes to improve their focus and maintain it over long periods, helping them consistently hit the bullseye.

In sports shooting, being a responsible gun owner is not just a choice; it's a duty that every enthusiast should uphold. Whether you're a seasoned marksman, sports shooting athlete or just starting on your journey as a sports shooter, there are fundamental principles and guidelines you must follow to ensure safety, respect, and legality in your pursuit. This blog post will explore some essential aspects of being a responsible gun owner in sports shooting.

In the world of sports shooting, where precision and focus can be the difference between victory and defeat, mental strength plays a pivotal role in an athlete's performance. While honing technical skills is crucial, developing the right attitude, engaging in mental training, and understanding psycho-physical regulations are equally vital for success. In this blog post, we will explore the key elements of sports psychology and how they can empower sports shooting athletes to reach their peak potential.

Target shooting is an enjoyable and challenging sport that requires precision, focus, and discipline. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter, it's important to be aware of the most common mistakes that can hinder your accuracy and prevent you from improving your shooting skills. In this blog post, we will explore the most common target shooting mistakes made with both pistols and rifles, and provide tips on how to avoid them.

In the world of sports shooting, precision and focus are paramount to achieving exceptional performance. While technical skills, equipment, and practice play a significant role, athletes often overlook the importance of breath control, pulse management, and muscle control in optimising their shooting abilities. In this blog post, we will explore how incorporating specific breathing techniques, monitoring your pulse, and refining muscle control can lead to improved sports shooting performance.

Whether you're an avid sports shooter or a passionate hunter, owning a sports gun comes with the responsibility of proper maintenance. Regular cleaning and maintenance not only ensure optimal performance and reliability but also contribute to the longevity of your firearm. In this blog post, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to clean and maintain your sports gun.

Electronic scoring targets in sports shooting are advanced technology solutions that provide accurate and efficient scoring in shooting competitions. These systems have largely replaced traditional paper targets and manual scoring processes in many shooting disciplines. For the shooter, an electronic scoring system can provide accurate and instant feedback on scores digitally. This allows for many calculations to be performed on the shots instantly, giving the shooter a lot of valuable information.

If you regularly compete in sports shooting competitions, you will have to travel with your firearms a lot. In some cases, you may even have to travel abroad and take international flights. Firearms and even competition airguns can be dangerous if mishandled, and there are also some laws and legal matters you have to know when traveling with your sports shooting equipment.

For competition shooters, especially new ones, an upcoming tournament can be a cause for increased anxiety. For elite shooters, better performance in tournaments can mean bigger endorsement deals and sponsorships.

For the rest of us, here are some drills and techniques that you can use to calm yourself and focus before a competition to perform your best.

Purnavu Muiza is one of the biggest and most well know hunting shops in Latvia. They also have their own private shooting range located just underneath the shop that is now equipped with INTARSO SQ80 electronic scoring target. Situated in the suburbs of Latvia’s capital city Riga, the facility is well known by hunters and shooting enthusiasts in all three Baltic states.

Warming up and cooling down are vital parts of any recreational shooting. Expert sport shooters will have a vigorously planned warm-up and cool-down plan. An advanced sharpshooter will understand the benefits of keeping these valuable techniques within their routine.

Shooting is a sport that requires discipline, strength, flexibility, and concentration and, like any other elite athlete, competitive shooters must fuel their bodies with proper nutrition to maximize the quality of their performance.

There are some important things that you need to know before you visit a shooting range for the first time.

According to the ISSF rating, Agate ranks 9th in the Women’s Air Pistol discipline. Agate shoots 10-meter air pistol and 25-meter pistol. Trained by her coach, Vilnis Celmiņš, she is now on her way to Tokyo to represent Latvia at the 2021 Olympic Games.

Shooting has been an Olympic sport since the first modern Olympics in 1896. Let’s take a look at shooting sports’ history in the Olympic Games.

There are many things you can do to practice shooting from home. Even if you don’t live in a rural area where you can shoot from your back yard.