Shooting at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich comprised eight events. The running target event was re-added to the programme, after last appearing in 1956. The events were held between 27 August and 2 September 1972. All events were mixed, meaning both men and women were allowed to compete in the same events, against each other. Four women competed in these games.
Events
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| pistol <br />
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| rapid fire pistol <br />
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| running target <br />
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| rifle prone <br />
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| rifle three positions <br />
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| 300 metre free rifle three positions <br />
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| skeet <br />
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| trap <br />
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Participating nations
A total of 397 shooters, 393 men and 4 women, from 71 nations competed at the Munich Games: