In 10-Meter Air Pistol, how many shots are allowed for a competitor in the Senior II class?

• A. 40
• B. 20
• C. 60
• D. 50

Answer: (A)

This question is about how a 10-Meter Air Pistol match is paced for the Senior II class. In this level, the competition is structured to be complete but time-efficient, using a total of 40 shots. That means each competitor fires 40 shots, and the final score is the sum of those 40 shots (with a maximum possible score of 400 if every shot lands on a 10).

The reason 40 shots is used here is to provide a fair, challenging test of accuracy without making the match overly lengthy. In higher levels, you’ll see longer formats (for example, 60 shots) to assess endurance and consistency across more attempts, but Senior II uses 40 shots to fit the program’s pace and development goals.