Pistol competitions are held at various ranges and often use specific types of pistols depending on the event.

Olympic Events: Include 10m Air Pistol and 25m Rapid Fire Pistol.

Metallic Silhouette: Shooters aim at animal-shaped steel targets that must be knocked down to score, with distances reaching up to 500 meters for high power rifles.

Practical Shooting (IPSC): A dynamic, international discipline that often involves moving and shooting from unusual positions under time limits, blending speed with precision.