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SFC Advisory – ISSF Rule Changes July 2026
The Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) advises athletes, coaches, officials, and event organizers that the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has formally confirmed a series of rule changes that amends the 2026 ISSF Rulebook, coming into force on July 1st 2026. These are a result of application of the 2026 Rules at the World Cup events held in the spring.
As you know changes were made following a review of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and consultation with the International Olympic Committee, and engagement with athletes, coaches, officials, broadcasters, and technical partners which came into effect January 2026. Those updates included:
- New final formats for 10 Olympic shooting events, to be used at the LA 2028 Olympic Games, with eight athletes qualifying for all individual finals
- Revised formats for mixed team finals, with all four qualified teams competing together
- Adjustments aimed at reducing the duration of finals
- The introduction of live aiming for Rifle and Pistol events
- The introduction of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) for Shotgun events
- Changes to rifle clothing regulations and stiffness tolerances
To review the changes made effective July 1st 2026 please see the following documents provided by ISSF:
Copy of ISSF Rules effective July 1st 2026 with Changes in Red
