[Webmaster's Note: These are merely excerpts of the manual. Reprinted are the information I deemed pertinent to pistol events. I have quoted the manual as exact as possible... but this is far from being the complete document.]

General Standards for all UIT Pistol Events

• Each shooter must have all pistols to be used in the competition officially examined, approved and marked prior to the competition. Only pistols which have been approved for the competition concerned may be used. shooters must be in possession of their Control Cards when reporting to the Range officer at the commencement of each event, or stage.
• The use of devices, clothing and equipment which are contrary to the spirit of the UIT Regulations and Rules are forbidden.
• The shooter must use the same pistol in all stages and series of an event unless it ceases to function. The Jury may grant the shooter permission to continue with another pistol of the same type of mechanism(semi-automatic, single-shot or revolver) and of the same caliber. It must comply with the rules for the event and must be approved by the Equipment Control Section.
• Only open sights are allowed. Optical, mirror, telescopic, laser-beam, electronically projected dot, sights, etc., are prohibited. Any aiming device programmed to activate the firing mechanism is prohibited. No protective covering is permitted on the front or rear open sights.
• Corrective lenses and/or filters must not be attached to the pistol but may be worn by the shooter.
• The shooter may use a telescope to observe his shot holes.
• Neither the grip nor any part of the pistol may be extended or constructed in any way which would give any support beyond the hand. The wrist must remain visibly free from support when the pistol is held in the normal firing position.
• Adjustable grips are permitted providing they conform to the rules for the event, even when adjusted for the shooter's hand. The adjustment must not be changed after the Equipment control check and checks may be conducted before and after each event or stage. (This does not apply to Free Pistol)
• Electronic triggers are allowed providing:

  • All their components are firmly attached to and contained within the pistol frame and grip
  • The trigger is operated by the gun hand
  • All components are included when the pistol is submitted for inspection by the Equipment Control Section.
  • The pistol with all the components installed complies with the rules governing dimensions and weight.

• All projectiles used must be made of lead or similar soft material only. Jacketed projectiles are not permitted.



• Measuring the Weight of the Trigger Pull


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• The weight of the trigger pull must be measured carefully, with the test weight suspended near the middle of the trigger and the barrel held vertically (see Figure 1). The minimum weight of the trigger pull must be maintained throughout the the competition.
• The appropriate trigger test weight that may be sued for the random checks will also be made available to the shooters on the range before and during the competition, and before the Finals, to allow them to check that the weight of the trigger has not changed so as to contravene the Rules.

• Clothing

  The use of any special shooting devices, means or garments, including special shooting shoes, are prohibited. Only shoes which do not reach the ankle may be worn. Garments which support or immobilize the shooter's body, arms, wrist, legs or ankles are not allowed.

• Sound Producing Equipment

  Only sound reducing devices may be used. Radios, tape recorder, or any type of sound producing or communication systems are prohibited during competitions and official training.

Any caliber 4.5mm(.177) compressed air or CO2 pistol which complies with the above general rules and the following standards may be used:


• The pistol used in the Air Pistol Event may be loaded with one (1) pellet only
• The weight of the Pistol with all accessories must not exceed 1500 grams.
• The weight of the trigger pull must be at least 500 grams (see rules for measuring trigger weight)



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• No part of the grip or accessories may encircle the hand. The heel rest must extend at an angle not less than 90 degrees to the grip. Any upward curvature of the heel and/or thumb rest and/or downward curvature of the side opposite the thumb is prohibited (see Figure 4). The thumb support must allow free upward vertical movement of the thumb. However curved surfaces on the grips or frame, including the heel and/or thumb rest in the longitudinal direction of the pistol are permitted.
• The overall size of the pistol is limited to those dimensions which will permit it to be enclosed completely in a rectangular box having the inside dimensions of 420mm x 200mm x 50mm. A manufacturing tolerance of +1.0 - 0.0 mm in the dimensions of the box will be permitted. In the case of a semi-automatic air pistol, the magazine need not be fitted for the box text.
• Ported barrels and perforated barrel attachments for air pistols are allowed providing the pistols comply with all other requirements, including dimensions.
• Any caliber 4.5mm (.177) projectile, made of lead or other soft material, is permitted.

Any caliber 5.6mm (.22) rimfire pistol which complies with the general rules and the following standards may be used:


• The pistol used in the Air Pistol Event may be loaded with one (1) pellet only
• Any caliber 5.6mm (.22) rimfire, long rifle cartridge may be used.