Shooting is competed in by both men and women at the Olympic games. A National Olympic Committee may enter up to two athletes in all events,e xcept women's trap and skeet events. In those events the country can only enter one athlete. Only athletes who achieve the Minimum Qualification Score can participate in the Olympics.

Events:
Men:
50 m Rifle Prone
50 m Rifle 3 Positions
10 m Air Rifle
10 m Pistol
25 m Rapid Fire Pistol
10 m Air Pistol
Trap
Double Trap
Skeet

Women:
50 m Rifle 3 Positions
10 m Air Rifle
25 m Pistol
10 m Air Pistol
Trap
Skeet

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