ISSF Pistol Dry-Fire Calculator & Target Generator

Set up true-match dry-fire at home with shooter-tested ISSF calculators and printable targets. Train anywhere, stay competition-accurate and improve results.

Dry-Fire at Home Calculator (ISSF Pistol) - Target Generator

Print an A4 target that matches the apparent size and centre height you see on the range, so your arm lift and sight picture feel the same at home.

Quick start

  1. Stand in your normal stance where you’ll dry-fire. Mark your feet with tape or chalk.
  2. Measure distance (metres): from the centre of your aiming eye straight to the wall you’ll stick the target on.
    Tip: hold the tape measure against your cheek and keep it level to the wall.
  3. Measure eye height (cm): from the floor to the centre of your aiming eye.
    Tip: ask a friend or use a mirror; measure to your pupil.

Choose your event, enter both measurements, tick the security confirmations, then Generate target. Print at 100% (Actual size). After printing, check the 50 mm calibration square with a ruler.

Safety confirmations

You must confirm both statements to enable Generate.

FAQ (Click to Expand)
  • Where do I measure to? From the centre of your aiming eye straight to the wall (not to the paper).
  • Is the height to the centre of the black? Yes. Height is to the centre of the target (ISSF standard).
  • My print looks small—is that wrong? No. In shorter rooms the target will look small. Use Minimum 10-ring if you need visibility—the whole target scales evenly.
  • What’s the maximum distance before the target stops getting bigger on A4?
    The print size is capped by A4 paper. The cap distances are:
    • 10 m Air Pistol: ≈ 9.30 m (printed 10-ring ≈ 10.7 mm)
    • 25 m Pistol / Standard / Centre-Fire: ≈ 7.23 m (printed 10-ring ≈ 14.5 mm)
    • 25 m Rapid-Fire: ≈ 7.23 m (printed 10-ring ≈ 28.9 mm)
    • 50 m Pistol: ≈ 14.47 m (printed 10-ring ≈ 14.5 mm)
    Note: adding more lines above the target (e.g. extra notes) can reduce these distances slightly.
  • Why doesn’t the target height stay the same at home as it does on the range?
    Because your body memorises the aiming angle, not a fixed height. On a 10 m range your eye is usually higher than 140 cm, so you aim slightly downward. If you keep 140 cm at a shorter home distance, that angle becomes steeper and it feels different. The calculator adjusts the mount height so the angle matches the range.
    • Example: Range (10 m): eye ~160 cm → centre 140 cm ⇒ gentle downward angle (~1.1°).
    • Home (3 m) at 140 cm ⇒ much steeper (~3.8°), feels off.
    • Home (3 m) at ~154 cm ⇒ back to ~1.1°, feels the same.
    Not chasing perfect feel? You’ll still be fine—but matching the angle makes arm lift & sight picture identical.
  • Left- or right-handed—does it matter? No. Always measure from your aiming eye.
  • How do I check size? Measure the 50 mm calibration square with a ruler. If it isn’t 50 mm, reprint at 100%.

Disclaimer: Dry-fire only (no live ammunition). Follow all firearm laws and safety rules. Use at your own risk. Precision Shot Pro is not liable for loss, injury or damage.

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