The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is the governing body for shooting sports in India, recognized by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).

In India, the minimum age requirement for obtaining a shooting license is 18 years.

The three main types of shooting competitions are Target shooting, Trap shooting, and Sporting clays.

The standard distance for 10m air rifle shooting is 10 meters.

In Trap shooting, a single round consists of 25 shots.

In Skeet shooting, a single round consists of 25 targets.

In a 10m air pistol competition, the minimum score required to qualify for the final round is 580 points.

In Double Trap shooting, a single round consists of 30 shots.

The shooting position where the shooter lies prone on the ground is called the Prone position.

The shooting position where the shooter stands upright with both feet on the ground is called the Standing position.

The shooting position where the shooter kneels on one knee with the other leg extended is called the Kneeling position.

The shooting position where the shooter sits on a stool or chair with both feet on the ground is called the Sitting position.

In 50m rifle prone shooting, a single round consists of 60 shots.

In a 25m rapid fire pistol competition, the minimum score required to qualify for the final round is 570 points.

In 10m air rifle standing shooting, a single round consists of 40 shots.