Shooting at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal comprised seven events, all mixed.

For the first time ever, a woman won an Olympic medal in shooting: Margaret Murdock received silver in the three positions event.

Bassham suggested that two gold medals be given, and after this request was declined, asked Murdock to share the top step with him at the award ceremony.

Women had no separate shooting events at the time and were allowed to compete with men.

[2] A total of 344 shooters, 336 men and 8 women, from 60 nations competed at the Montreal Games:[1]