Shooting is normally the first discipline in competitions.

The shooting event, originally a 22-caliber pistol shot from 25 meters at a turning target, has become a 10-meter air pistol shot at a stationary target.

Competitors fire 20 shots at 20 targets from a distance of 10 metres with a time limit of 40 seconds for each shot.

A 4.5 millimetre air pistol is used.

The targets have 10 rings and a centre circle. One point is scored for the outside ring, two for the next ring and so on.

Ten points are scored for a hit in the centre circle. If a shot hits the line between two rings the higher score is counted.

Competitors must stand to shoot holding the pistol, which must weigh less than 1,500 grams, with one hand.

Two 2.5 minute warm-up periods are allowed for each shooter.

Athletes are allowed five minutes to repair a pistol which malfunctions during the event, and can apply for further repair time if it is required.

When the competitor has completed his or her 20 shots, his or her results are converted into a points score.

The maximum target score is 200, which converts to 1,336 points.

A target score of 172 equates to 1,000 points, with every target point above or below 172 adding or taking 12 points from the pentathlon score.

Shooting takes place inside a pavilion using electronic targets.