This was the first year that a new format was introduced as well: the sights on the guns were now located on the left side of the barrel.

[2] Károly Takács stunned the world after winning the 25-metre rapid fire pistol event.

In 1940, he was known as the most skilled shooter in the Hungarian armed forces and was thought to be a favorite in the event.

Despite his full recovery, he was no longer able to shoot with his dominant hand.

[3] A total of 218 shooters from 41 nations competed at the Helsinki Games:[1]