Olympic Games
2012 Olympic Games London - 28 Jul 2012 - 05 Aug 2012
Venue: The Royal Artillery Barracks
Dates: Saturday 28 July – Monday 6 August
Medal events: 15
Athletes: 390
Olympic Shooting, past and present
With the exceptions of the 1904 and 1928 Games, Shooting has featured on every Olympic programme since the first modern Games in 1896. Women’s events were added to the schedule in 1984.
At London 2012, the Shooting competition will be held at a truly historic venue: The Royal Artillery Barracks. Its rich heritage dates back to 1716, when a Royal Warrant authorised the formation of two artillery companies at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. The current building was constructed between 1775 and 1802.
Get involved
In the UK, more than 350,000 people currently practice the sport, with equal numbers of boys and girls entering competitions. Find details of all the shooting clubs and facilities in your local area by visiting British Shooting, and the National Small-bore Rifle Association. You can also find lots of information on the sport on the website of the International Shooting Sport Federation.
