What exactly is 10m Air Pistol? 10m Air Pistol is an Olympic and ISSF-governed precision shooting discipline fired indoors at a distance of 10 meters using 4.5 mm/.177 caliber air pistols. Athletes shoot standing, one-handed, unsupported, and the smallest inconsistencies in stance, grip, breathing, or trigger control show up on the target. At the Olympics and ISSF events, men and women shoot the same qualification course: 60 scoring shots in 75 minutes, typically followed by a high-pressure f...