The first World Shooting Championships were held in Lyon, France, in 1897.

The United States has won the most gold medals in the World Shooting Championships, with a total of 211 gold medals as of 2022.

Rajmond Debevec, a Slovenian shooter, has won the most individual gold medals in the World Shooting Championships, with a total of 10 gold medals.

Archery is not included in the World Shooting Championships. The three main disciplines in the World Shooting Championships are rifle, pistol, and shotgun.

The minimum age requirement to participate in the World Shooting Championships is 18 years.

The 2018 World Shooting Championships were held in Changwon, South Korea.

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is the governing body for the World Shooting Championships.

Typically, around 20 events are held in the World Shooting Championships.

The first World Shooting Championships for women were held in Paris, France, in 1981.

William Shaner, an American shooter, holds the world record for the highest score in the men's 10m air rifle event, with a score of 252.7.

Olena Kostevych, a Ukrainian shooter, holds the world record for the highest score in the women's 10m air pistol event, with a score of 248.8.

The team event in the World Shooting Championships where shooters compete in both rifle and pistol disciplines is called the Combined Team Event.

The 2023 World Shooting Championships were held in Cairo, Egypt.

Three medals are awarded in each event of the World Shooting Championships: gold, silver, and bronze.

The ISSF President's Cup is awarded to the overall winner of the World Shooting Championships.