February 17, 2026 — NRAI circulated an official communication dated 16 February 2026 from ISSF Sport Director Peter Underhill outlining the rollout of two major 2026 ISSF rule innovations taking effect from the Tangier and Granada World Cups.
Live Aiming (10m Air Rifle Finals)
Following coordination with industry and broadcast partners, the ISSF Technical Committee resolved to restrict Live Aiming initially to 10m Air Rifle Event Finals before expanding later to 50m Rifle and 10m Pistol. Key requirements through the remainder of the LA 2028 Olympic qualification cycle include:
- Mandatory System: SCATT MX-W2 sensors (provided by ISSF's TV/graphics provider for the Final and fitted onto athletes' rifles by Technical Officials at Final Reporting time).
- Athlete Responsibility: Competitors must source, properly install, and verify their own compatible SCATT MX-W2 mounting bracket in advance before reporting for a Final.
- Training & Qualification: Fitted brackets may remain fixed on the rifle during Training, Elimination, and Qualification stages, but personal athlete Scatt sensors must be removed during Elimination and Qualification competition stages.
Strict Enforcement of New Rifle Clothing Rules
The updated rifle stiffness tolerances and testing procedures for shooting jackets and trousers are strictly enforced beginning at the 2026 Granada Rifle/Pistol World Cup and all subsequent ISSF calendar championships, supported by calibrated measuring equipment and trained Equipment Control officials.