French Shooting Federation

What French Shooting Federation does

The Fédération française de tir (FFTir) is the officially recognized national governing body for shooting sports in France, operating as a non-profit association under French law of 1901 and headquartered in Paris. Founded in 1886, the federation organizes 12 shooting disciplines (including Carabine, Pistolet, Plateau, Para-tir, Tir sportif de vitesse, and Armes anciennes) across a hierarchical network of 28 regional leagues and hundreds of affiliated clubs, serving 300,012 licensed members. It is affiliated with international bodies (ISSF, WSPS, IPSC, MLAIC, IMSSU, IAU, WBSF, WRABF) and operates the CNTS (Centre National de Tir Sportif) in Châteauroux as its flagship national training and competition venue.

The federation's core technology stack centers on the EDEN member and competition management platform, the Cibles Couleurs® pedagogical progression system (a registered trademark in operation since 2004), and the fftir.org institutional portal. Electronic targeting infrastructure is provided by partner Sport Quantum for 10/25/50m ranges, with results managed via SIUS systems. Complementary products include the Cibles Couleurs e-commerce boutique for training materials and the federal merchandise store operated in partnership with Sports Custom. Safety compliance is supported through sale of standardized rule panels in PVC and Dibond formats (€10-€30 per unit).

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: recurring annual sport license fees from individual members, pass-through government subsidies from the Agence Nationale du Sport (PSF €333,000 in 2025; PAMSC €150,000 envelope for 2025/2026; Pass'Sport €70 per eligible beneficiary), modest e-commerce sales (merchandise, training documents, safety panels), and event-related commercial activity at CNTS. Distribution is community-led through affiliated clubs and event-driven through national and international competitions (French Championships, ISSF World Cups, European/World Championships, Olympic and Paralympic qualification pathways). Key strategic partners include the Ministère des Sports, ANS, CNOSF, France Paralympique, INSEP, Beretta, Sport Quantum, and a broad ecosystem of equipment, ammunition, and media sponsors.

Name

French Shooting Federation

Legal name

Fédération Française de Tir

Website

https://fftir.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Fédération française de tir (FFTir) is the officially recognized French national governing body for shooting sports, organizing 12 disciplines across 28 regional leagues and affiliated clubs, serving 300,012 licensed members with licensing, training, competition, and subsidy-distribution services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Officiating & Competition Management (MPAGAMAK)

Keywords

• Shooting sports federation
• Athlete licensing services
• Competition organization
• Pedagogical shooting training
• Sports federation governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Sport Licensing Fees: Annual licenses issued to individual practitioners through affiliated clubs. Clubs transmit member information to the federation with consent. License revenue funds federation operations, competition organization, and development programs.
2. Government Subsidies (PSF/PST/PAMSC): The federation distributes public funding from the Agence Nationale du Sport (ANS) to clubs, departments, and regional leagues through the Projet Sportif Fédéral (PSF) — 333,000€ allocated in 2025. PAMSC funding (150,000€ envelope for 2025/2026) aids stand safety upgrades. The federation acts as a pass-through entity for these subsidies.
3. Federal Boutique (E-commerce): An online store operated with Sports Custom selling textiles, official merchandise, referee clothing, and training materials. Revenue from sale of federation-branded products and training documents to clubs and individuals.
4. Safety Panel Sales: Sale of safety rule panels (A3/A2 sizes, PVC and Dibond materials) to shooting ranges and clubs at prices ranging from €10 to €30, including postage. Panels available in French, English, and German.
5. Formation et Cibles Couleurs Boutique: Sales of pedagogical documents, promotional visuals for shooting promotion, and training tools for instructors, via the Cibles Couleurs online boutique.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The French Shooting Federation (Fédération française de tir / FFTir) is the national governing body for shooting sports in France, managing 12 disciplines (Carabine, Pistolet, Plateau, Tir aux Armes Réglementaires, Bench Rest, Silhouettes Métalliques, Armes Anciennes, TSV, Écoles de Tir, Para-tir, etc.) through 28 regional leagues and hundreds of affiliated clubs. It issues annual sport licenses to individual shooters, organizes national and international competitions, distributes public subsidies (PSF/PST/PAMSC) to affiliated clubs, and operates the Cibles Couleurs pedagogical training system for youth and beginner shooters.

Product overview

The French Shooting Federation (FFTir) offers a unified platform centered around EDEN for license management and competition administration, supplemented by the Cibles Couleurs pedagogical training system. The federation operates the CNTS national competition center and maintains commercial offerings through its Boutique Fédérale. Technical equipment partnerships include Sport Quantum electronic targeting systems. The federation's digital presence includes multiple specialized portals and applications for members, clubs, and officials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cibles Couleurs: Pedagogical progression system for learning shooting sports, created by the federal training department since 2004, used in shooting schools and learning structures.

Products and services

• Annual Sport License (Licence fédérale) Annual individual shooting license priced at €60 for adults (with discounts for youth and Pass'Sport beneficiaries receiving €70 aid from the State), granting access to all affiliated clubs, competitions, and insurance coverage. Required for participation in any FFTir-sanctioned shooting activity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,012 licensed members nationwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Ministère des SportsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench government ministry responsible for sports policy, providing institutional legitimacy, regulatory oversight, and access to public funding programs for the federation and its member clubs.
• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench National Olympic and Sports Committee. FFTir is affiliated and adheres to CNOSF's governance framework, values charter, and anti-doping regulations for Olympic disciplines.
• France ParalympiquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Paralympic Committee. FFTir coordinates Para-tir (para-shooting) programs, classification, and Paralympic qualification pathways through this partnership.
• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sports performance institute providing elite athlete training, scientific support, and high-performance development programs accessible to FFTir's high-level shooters.
• Sports CustomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorE-commerce partner operating the Federal Boutique (sports-custom.com/fftir), selling federation-branded textiles, referee clothing, and official merchandise.
• Sport QuantumcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench manufacturer of electronic targeting systems for 10/25/50m pistol and carbine ranges. Provides precision, reliability, and innovation for competition venues. Featured partner in the federal boutiques section.
• TERRÄNG MP–SECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership reconducted until 2028. Nature of partnership not fully specified in source; appears to involve equipment or sponsorship support.
• BerettaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian firearms manufacturer. Grand Prix de France Beretta events organized in partnership, including Skeet Olympique, Fosse Olympique, and Para-trap competitions.
• MizunominorOthersSports equipment manufacturer listed as an official partner in the institutional partners section of the federation website.
• Sellier & BellotminorOthersAmmunition manufacturer sponsoring the Grand Prix Para-trap event at the CNTS. Listed in the official partners section.
• Lapua (Nammo)minorOthersAmmunition manufacturer sponsoring Lapua European Cup 25m and 300m events organized under FFTir calendar.
• SNCFminorOthersFrench national railway listed as an official partner, potentially providing travel support for competition participants and teams.
• AudikaminorOthersHearing aid provider with a dedicated FFTir hearing program (audika.fr), addressing hearing protection needs for shooters.
• Cartouches FOBminorOthersFrench ammunition manufacturer listed as an official partner in the federation's partner ecosystem.
• L'ÉquipeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor French sports media outlet. Listed as a media partner, providing press coverage for federation competitions and events.
• Sport en FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench sports media platform listed as a media partner, broadcasting and covering federation events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• British Shooting: UK-based national body for clay target and Olympic shooting disciplines. Comparable in federating shooting clubs, ISSF affiliation, and youth pathway development, though operating across multiple home nations with overlapping bodies (CPSA, NRA UK).
• Deutscher Schützenbund (German Shooting Federation): National governing body for shooting sports in Germany. Directly comparable to FFTir in mission — license issuance, competition organization, youth development, and ISSF affiliation — but operating at a larger historical scale (~1.4M members) under a different national regulatory environment.
• Unione Italiana Tiro a Segno (UITS): Italian national shooting federation overseeing shooting ranges and competitive disciplines. Comparable as a federation issuing licenses, organizing national championships, and managing a network of affiliated clubs within a Mediterranean European regulatory environment similar to France.
• USA Shooting: U.S. national governing body for Olympic and Paralympic shooting sports. Comparable in role (ISSF/WSPS affiliation, national team selection, youth pipeline via clubs) but operates under significantly different firearms regulation and a smaller competitive community than FFTir.
• Real Federación Española de Tiro Olímpico (RFEDETO): Spanish Olympic shooting federation. Directly comparable as a national ISSF affiliate managing Olympic disciplines, licenses, and international qualification pathways within a neighboring southern European jurisdiction.

Broad incumbents

• International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF): Global governing body for Olympic shooting sport. Not a direct competitor but the umbrella organization to which FFTir is affiliated; comparable in governing discipline rules, anti-doping, and Olympic qualification frameworks.

Others

• Fédération Française de Tir à l'Arc (FFTA): French national federation for archery. Comparable as a French Olympic-discipline federation with similar membership licensing and ANS funding structure, though serving a different sport with different demographic profile.

Regional players

• Fédération Française de Ball-Trap: French governing body specifically for clay target (ball-trap) shooting disciplines. Comparable in being a French national federation, but focuses on a narrower discipline set than FFTir's 12 disciplines and serves an overlapping member base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=U27aVcIhmlI
• Xx.com/tir_ff

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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