What is the time limit in 5-Meter Air Rifle?

• A. 2 minutes per record shot with 2 minutes prep
• B. 3 minutes per record shot with 1 minute prep
• C. 1 minute per record shot with 3 minutes prep period for each position
• D. 4 minutes per record shot with 0 minutes prep

Answer: (C)

Time management and preparation rules for 5-Meter Air Rifle specify three minutes of prep per position and one minute per record shot. The three minutes before starting the series give you time to establish a solid stance, align the sights, check your grip and trigger, and ensure the rifle is properly shouldered. Once you begin shooting, each record shot must be completed within one minute, which keeps a steady pace and helps maintain fairness across shooters. This combination—3 minutes of preparation per position plus 1 minute for each shot—is the standard format, making it the best answer. The other timings either shorten preparation or extend per-shot time, which would not align with how the event is typically run.