With some major competitions still to come, including the ISSF World Championship in Doha, here is a look back at some of the standout moments from the season so far.
Records set the tone
The first half of the season has been defined by exceptional performances across both the senior and junior ranks.
At the European Championship in Osijek, France's Clement Bessaguet fired a Qualification World Record of 594 in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men event, setting a new benchmark for the discipline.
The junior circuit also saw history made. France's Arnaud Gamaleri equalled the Qualification World Record Junior with 589 at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo. Before, China's Yang Yuhao established a new World Record Junior of 31 hits in the final, also equalling the World Record, at the ISSF World Cup in Granada.
Records set the tone
The first half of the season has been defined by exceptional performances across both the senior and junior ranks.
At the European Championship in Osijek, France's Clement Bessaguet fired a Qualification World Record of 594 in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men event, setting a new benchmark for the discipline.
The junior circuit also saw history made. France's Arnaud Gamaleri equalled the Qualification World Record Junior with 589 at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo. Before, China's Yang Yuhao established a new World Record Junior of 31 hits in the final, also equalling the World Record, at the ISSF World Cup in Granada.
The senior athletes answered in spectacular fashion. China's Su Lianbofan set a new World Record of 35 hits to win the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men final at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. Just weeks later, Germany's Oliver Geis matched that mark in Hangzhou, equalling the World Record during another outstanding victory.
The most recent addition to the record books came in Hangzhou, where China's Bu Shuaihang fired 590 to establish a new Qualification World Junior Record in the 10m Air Pistol Men event.
The most recent addition to the record books came in Hangzhou, where China's Bu Shuaihang fired 590 to establish a new Qualification World Junior Record in the 10m Air Pistol Men event.
Bu Shuaihang shines at home
One of the defining performances of the season came at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou.
After his record-breaking qualification score, Bu Shuaihang maintained his composure throughout the final to claim the Men's 10m Air Pistol title in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. Facing Olympic champion Xie Yu and a field packed with experienced finalists, the young Chinese athlete produced a mature performance to secure one of the biggest victories of his career.
His success highlighted the exciting new generation emerging in Chinese pistol shooting.
One of the defining performances of the season came at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou.
After his record-breaking qualification score, Bu Shuaihang maintained his composure throughout the final to claim the Men's 10m Air Pistol title in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. Facing Olympic champion Xie Yu and a field packed with experienced finalists, the young Chinese athlete produced a mature performance to secure one of the biggest victories of his career.
His success highlighted the exciting new generation emerging in Chinese pistol shooting.
Germany's strength in Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire Pistol delivered some of the season's most competitive finals, with Germany consistently among the leading nations.
Oliver Geis capped his impressive campaign by equalling the World Record in Hangzhou, while teammate Emanuel Mueller continued his excellent season with another podium finish, completing a German one-two in the final.
Together with Florian Peter, the trio demonstrated the remarkable depth of Germany's Rapid Fire programme and established themselves among the favourites for the remainder of the season.
Rapid Fire Pistol delivered some of the season's most competitive finals, with Germany consistently among the leading nations.
Oliver Geis capped his impressive campaign by equalling the World Record in Hangzhou, while teammate Emanuel Mueller continued his excellent season with another podium finish, completing a German one-two in the final.
Together with Florian Peter, the trio demonstrated the remarkable depth of Germany's Rapid Fire programme and established themselves among the favourites for the remainder of the season.
More to come
With five international records already established or equalled, the Pistol Men events have provided some of the most memorable moments of the ISSF season so far.
The spotlight now turns to the final months of the year, culminating in the ISSF World Championship in Doha. With world titles and the first Olympic quota places for Los Angeles 2028 at stake, the season's biggest moments may still be yet to come.
With five international records already established or equalled, the Pistol Men events have provided some of the most memorable moments of the ISSF season so far.
The spotlight now turns to the final months of the year, culminating in the ISSF World Championship in Doha. With world titles and the first Olympic quota places for Los Angeles 2028 at stake, the season's biggest moments may still be yet to come.