3. ISSF General Regulations
Article 3.1.0 Purpose
3.1.1	The General Regulations of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) govern shooting sport competition in the Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cups, Continental Championships and Continental Games.
3.1.2	These Regulations should be used to govern other international shooting sport competitions, which are conducted according to ISSF Rules.
Article 3.2.0 ISSF Supervised Championships
3.2.1	The ISSF supervises shooting sport events in the Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cups, Continental Championships and Continental Games.
3.2.2	World Championships must be organized every fourth year, two (2) years after each Olympic Games. Continental Championships should be organized every two (2) years following the Olympic Games and the World Championships. World Championships for Shotgun Shooting may also be organized in the years following World Championships and Olympic Games.
3.2.3	World Championships must be organized by a Member Federation chosen by the ISSF General Assembly at least four (4) years in advance.
3.2.4	World Cups are organized by Member Federations that are chosen by the Executive Committee.
3.2.5	Continental Confederations choose the federations that organize the Continental Championships.
3.2.6	A Member Federation desiring to organize the World Championships must submit its proposal to the Secretary General at least one (1) month in advance of the General Assembly where the organizing federation will be chosen. The proposal should include:
3.2.6.1	an official statement from the appropriate government agency and/or National Olympic Committee, indicating the support to be given to the organization of the Championships;
3.2.6.2	a statement that all the requirements of the ISSF Constitution will be observed;
3.2.6.3	a statement that the organizing federation will invite all ISSF Member Federations;
3.2.6.4	a description of the existing or proposed shooting ranges and other necessary facilities that must meet ISSF requirements;
3.2.6.5	information regarding the proposed organization, cost of food and housing, transportation to and from ranges and the availability of travel concessions;
3.2.6.6	a statement listing the events the Federation proposes to include in the program.
3.2.7	If no application is received, or if the Federation selected to organize the World Championships withdraws, the Executive Committee must select another Federation to organize the World Championships. Or, if no single Federation can be found, select neighboring Federations that offer to organize the World Championships in separate groups of events.
3.2.8	Withdrawal is only possible with the approval of the Executive Committee. Unapproved withdrawal is subject to the assessment of a fine, or the suspension of membership or the suspension of participation at ISSF supervised competitions for a certain time to be decided by the Administrative Council.
Article 3.3.0 Shooting Sport Events
3.3.1	Events recognized by the ISSF are:
3.3.1.1	Men's events:
	Name of event
	300 m Rifle 3 Positions Men	3 x 40 shots prone, standing, kneeling
	300 m Rifle Prone Men	60 shots prone
	300 m Standard Rifle Men	3 x 20 shots prone, standing, kneeling
	50 m Rifle 3 Positions Men	3 x 40 shots prone, standing, kneeling
	50 m Rifle Prone Men	60 shots prone
	10 m Air Rifle Men	60 shots standing
	50 m Pistol Men	60 shots
	25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Men	60 shots
	25 m Center Fire Pistol Men	30 + 30 shots
	25 m Standard Pistol Men	3 x 20 shots
	10 m Air Pistol Men	60 shots
	Trap Men	125 targets
	Automatic Trap Men	125 targets
	Double Trap Men	150 targets
	Skeet Men	125 targets
	50 m Running Target Men	30 shots slow runs, 30 shots fast runs
	50 m Running Target Mixed Men	40 shots mixed runs
	10 m Running Target Men	30 shots slow runs, 30 shots fast runs
	10 m Running Target Mixed Men