Gun For Glory Shooting Academy

What Gun For Glory Shooting Academy does

Gun For Glory Shooting Academy is a privately-held, for-profit shooting sports training organization headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India, founded in 2011 by Olympic bronze medalist Gagan Narang and ISSF Judges Committee member Pawankumar Singh. The company operates under the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF) and delivers structured shooting training programs across rifle and pistol disciplines (10M Air Rifle, 10M Air Pistol) for athletes aged 10 and above. Its core technology stack centers on the SCATT optoelectronic training system for real-time aiming stability and trigger control analysis, complemented by an in-house sports science unit comprising sports physiotherapists, sport psychologists, strength and conditioning coaches, and sports nutritionists. Video analysis capabilities support technique refinement, while psychological testing uses equipment including VTS, MLS, and biofeedback tools for elite athlete monitoring.

The academy runs a tiered curriculum spanning the Foundation Course (1-month introductory program), Bull's Eye (3-month state-level preparation), National Preparatory Course (advanced national-level training with quarterly cyclic assessments), and High-Performance Training Camps (elite international-level preparation). The flagship Project LEAP initiative, developed in partnership with Olympic Gold Quest since 2017, has conducted 30+ specialized camps with international coaches from Slovakia, Hungary, Australia, Norway, and Germany. The Aim High India School Shooting Experience Program targets India's top 100 schools for grassroots talent identification.

Gun For Glory generates revenue through course fees across its multi-tier program portfolio, supplemented by corporate sponsorships and government grants (Khelo India and TOPS). The direct-to-consumer model enrolls individual athletes and families through website inquiries and physical academy centers. The company operates 19 training centers across India, has produced 11 Olympians, and its athletes have won 443 international medals and 3000+ national-level shooters have been developed. Notable alumni include Gagan Narang (Olympic bronze medalist), Elavenil Valarivan (ISSF World Cup Final gold medalist), and Dhanush Srikanth (Deaflympic champion). In 2025 alone, academy athletes won 54 international medals and 190+ national medals, including successes at the Tokyo Deaflympics, ISSF World Championship, and Asian Championships.

Name

Gun For Glory Shooting Academy

Legal name

Gun For Glory Shooting Academy

Website

https://gunforglory.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gun For Glory Shooting Academy is a privately-held shooting sports training organization operating 19 centers across India, founded in 2011 by Olympic medalist Gagan Narang. It provides tiered curriculum-based training in rifle and pistol disciplines for athletes from beginner to elite Olympic-level, serving 3,000+ national-level shooters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Training and Athlete Development

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Shooting sports training
• Olympic shooting coaching
• Sports academy programs
• Athlete development
• Rifle pistol training

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: Course fees from Foundation Course, Bull's Eye, National Preparatory Course, and High-Performance Training Camps. Programs designed for different skill levels from beginners to elite athletes.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Brand partnerships and sponsorships for athlete support and program funding
3. Government Grants: Khelo India and government scheme support for accredited athletes including TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme)

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gun For Glory Shooting Academy provides structured shooting sports training programs for athletes ranging from beginners to elite Olympic-level competitors. The core offering includes tiered training courses (Foundation Course, Bull's Eye, National Preparatory Course, High-Performance Training Camps), Olympic-level coaching in rifle and pistol disciplines, integrated sports science support, and specialized elite development programs such as Project LEAP. The academy operates 19 centers across India under Khelo India accreditation.

Product overview

Gun For Glory Shooting Academy is a comprehensive shooting sport training organization offering a multi-tiered program portfolio. The core offerings include the Foundation Course (1-month introductory program for beginners), Bull's Eye (3-month state-level competition training), National Preparatory Course (advanced training for nationals), and High-Performance Training Camps (elite athlete development). Supporting programs include Project LEAP (flagship elite athlete initiative in collaboration with Olympic Gold Quest) and the Aim High India School Shooting Experience Program. The academy provides holistic training integrating rifle and pistol disciplines with sports science support including physiotherapy, psychology, nutrition, and strength conditioning. Training utilizes SCATT optoelectronic technology for performance assessment. The academy operates 19 centers across India under Khelo India accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project LEAP: Flagship high-performance athlete development program (Learn, Experience, Apply, Perform) launched in collaboration with Olympic Gold Quest.
• Aim High India

Products and services

• Foundation Course A 1-month introductory program for novices and beginners covering all building blocks of shooting sport. Includes 2 hours of specialized training daily covering technical, mental, and physical development, SCATT training and assessment, and complete equipment support.
• Bull's Eye A 3-month intensive training program designed for shooters to excel in State Level Competitions. Provides in-depth elementary training in the shooter's chosen discipline with consumable and equipment support.
• National Preparatory Course Advanced training program for Nationals and Selection Trials featuring a customized annual program with quarterly cyclic assessment to prepare for Pre-National and National Competitions. Includes mind training sessions and daily physical training.
• High-Performance Training Camps Training camp designed to improve skills and performance of athletes participating at elite level. Provides dedicated sports science assistance including physiological, psychological, nutrition, strength and conditioning support, psychological testing using VTS, MLS, and Biofeedback equipment, and continuous support throughout the year with an annual training plan.
• Project LEAP Flagship high-performance elite athlete development initiative jointly developed by Gun For Glory and Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation in collaboration with Olympic Gold Quest. Focuses on long-term training, mentoring, and scientific support to prepare future Olympians through structured multi-phase camps in Rifle, Pistol, and Para Shooting disciplines.
• Aim High India – School Shooting Experience Program A first-of-its-kind initiative presented by Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF) to introduce young minds to Olympic Shooting. Selects India's Top 100 visionary schools to offer students a free Olympic Shooting experience at various Gun For Glory centers across the country.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 Olympians produced by the academy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Olympic Gold QuestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner with Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation for Project LEAP (Learn, Experience, Apply, Perform) - flagship high-performance program. Since 2017, Project LEAP has conducted 30+ specialized training camps, nurturing 300+ elite athletes who have won 200+ international medals. World-class coaches from Slovakia, Hungary, Australia, Norway, and Germany participate in LEAP camps.
• Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent foundation operating Gun For Glory Shooting Academy. Founded by Olympic medalist Gagan Narang and ISSF committee member Pawankumar Singh. Provides organizational framework and connects academy to elite sports ecosystem including Olympic Gold Quest partnership.
• Khelo IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment sports development program providing structured training accreditation and scholarship support for athletes at Gun For Glory. Academy is Khelo India-accredited ensuring training meets national competitive standards.
• Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment initiative offering financial assistance, world-class equipment, and coaching support to elite athletes. Gun For Glory supports TOPS applications and provides training environment for TOPS-funded athletes.
• Partner Schools (Aim High India)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool partnerships under Aim High India program - first-of-its-kind initiative to introduce Olympic Shooting to students. Top 100 visionary schools offered free Olympic shooting experience at Gun For Glory centers nationwide for talent identification.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy: Elite badminton academy founded by former All England champion Pullela Gopichand in Hyderabad, producing multiple Olympians and world champions. Comparable to GFG in producing elite athletes, sport-specific curriculum design, and tiered academy model across India.
• Mary Kom Foundation / Mary Kom Boxing Academy: Combat sport academy founded by Olympic medalist boxer Mary Kom in India for grassroots and elite boxing development. Similar Olympic-medalist-led, India-based single-sport academy model with comparable athlete development mission.
• Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy: Single-sport skill academy founded by an Indian sporting legend (All England badminton champion Prakash Padukone) operating a tiered curriculum from beginner to elite. Comparable business model structure and India-based single-sport premium academy positioning, though in badminton rather than shooting.
• Abhinav Bindra Foundation / Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance Center: Founded by India's only individual Olympic gold medalist shooter (Abhinav Bindra, Beijing 2008), this foundation runs a high-performance shooting academy focused on elite athlete development. Most directly comparable peer to GFG given shared sport, Indian geography, Olympic medalist founder, and elite athlete development mission.

Broad incumbents

• International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF): International governing body for Olympic shooting sports that sets competition rules, referee standards, and athlete pathways. Pawankumar Singh (GFG co-founder) sits on its Judges Committee. Relevant as the institutional ecosystem within which GFG operates, rather than a commercial peer.
• Sports Authority of India (SAI): Government body operating national sports training centers and academies across India, including shooting. Provides overlapping training services but as a state-funded broad-spectrum institution, not a private specialized shooting academy.

Emerging players

• Olympic Gold Quest: Indian NGO founded to identify and support Olympic medal prospects, including GFG-affiliated shooters through Project LEAP. Strategic partner rather than direct competitor, but operates in the same elite athlete development ecosystem and shares access to India's Olympic pipeline.
• Lakshya Shooting Club: India-based shooting training academy offering coaching in rifle and pistol disciplines for aspiring shooters. Direct competitor within the same Indian shooting training market, but with smaller scale and less brand recognition than GFG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gunforglory_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/gunforgloryIN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gfgindia
• Instagraminstagram.com/gunforgloryin

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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