Why is the firing order different in three-position air rifle than in other shooting events?

February 24, 2026

Civilian Marksmanship Program▸Youth 3 PAR▸Why is the firing order different in three-position air rifle than in other shooting events?

When the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) changed the firing order of 3-Position smallbore events (kneeling, prone, standing) the National Three-Position Air Rifle Council decided not to make this change.  The firing order in 3PAR remains prone, standing and kneeling. Since many of the competitors in 3PAR are new juniors, the council felt that prone should remain first so new juniors can “sight-in” in the most stable position.