In January 2018 it was confirmed that shooting would not feature in the 2022 Games programme, citing a lack of facilities near Birmingham.
India expressed strong disappointment, raising the matter during the Birmingham Games with visiting organisers from Victoria.
CSF Championships could continue, but would be detached from any particular host as they would no longer represent a test event for the Games.
This has also raised concerns over funding for both the Championships and participating teams as this has traditionally been drawn from Games budgets as part of preparations.
Due to restrictive firearms laws in Great Britain, cartridge pistol events are generally run in another nation when England, Scotland or Wales host the Championship.