Shot timer


A shot timer is a shot activated timer used in shooting sports, which starts the competitor by an audible signal and also records the competitor's time electronically by detecting the sound of each shot together with the time from the start signal. When the competitor is finished the timer will show the time from the start signal until the last shot. The time is usually recorded to hundredths of a second, which is required by competitions in the International Practical Shooting Confederation.
Some timers come with additional functions:
Shot timers can also be downloaded as apps for smartphones, although less reliable than dedicated standalone units.