The classification system allows shooters to compete against others with a similar level of function.

Shooting classifications are: There were 140 athletes (100 male, 40 female) taking part in this sport.

Therefore, fields in each event are likely to be significantly larger than the qualification quotas below.

Qualification slots will be allocated as follows:[1] ° : Bipartite invitation of named athlete.

This ranking sorts countries by the number of gold medals earned by their shooters (in this context a nation is an entity represented by a National Paralympic Committee).