How many members does the ISSF have?
The Federation now has 158 national federation members in 146 countries on all five continents. The ISSF began as a governing body for only two target shooting events, one rifle and one pistol.
When was the National Rifle Association founded?
19th century – During the 19th century, earlier forms of organizations such as shooting clubs developed into national shooting federations. The Société Suisse des Carabiniers was founded in 1824 in Switzerland; Queen Victoria inaugurated the British National Rifle Association in 1859.
When is the ISSF Shotgun World Championship?
Some weeks laters, the ISSF Shotgun World Championship is held at the Fox Lodge Shooting Range in Moscow (RUS), starting on August 30th and concluding on September 11th. The competition sees the participation of 640 shooters from 76 nations, who competed in 22 medal events.
How were ISSF Records and archives transported from Paris to Stockholm?
The ISSF records and archives were transported by Karl August Larsson, Secretary General of the Swedish shooting federation, from Paris to Stockholm, where they could be protected in a neutral nation.
Historique de la FITASC 1921 – 2017