Rifle Events
Both SH1 and SH2 class shooters use the following positions depending on event, with the 3-position (Standing, Kneeling, Prone) involving all three.
- Standing (standing or seated, shooting table support not allowed)
- Kneeling (Seated, single elbow support on shooting table plus use of a sling)
- Prone (Seated or prone, both elbows supported atop a shooting table plus use of a sling)
The Minimum Qualification Scores (MQS) for Regional and World Championships (MQS, 2012 LON Paralympic Games).
SH1 Class
Event | Discipline | Gender | MQS |
---|---|---|---|
R1 | 10m Air Rifle Standing | Men | 545 |
R2 | 10m Air Rifle Standing | Women | 355 |
R3 | 10m Air Rifle Prone | Mixed | 575 |
R6 | 50m Rifle Prone | Mixed | 560 |
R7 | 50m Rifle 3-position 3×40 | Men | 1060 |
R8 | 50m Rifle 3-position 3×20 | Women | 525 |
SH2 Class
Event | Discipline | Gender | MQS |
---|---|---|---|
R4 | 10m Air Rifle Standing | Mixed | 570 |
R5 | 10m Air Rifle Prone | Mixed | 575 |
R9 | 50m Prone Rifle | Mixed | 560 |
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