The JRSSF traces its beginnings to the Student Shooting Federation, formed in 1924 by Genzo Moroo.[4] This developed into a national federation by 1937. The National Rifle Association of Japan was approved as an incorporated association by the Ministry of Education in 1971.[5] The Federation has participated in the Olympics since the 1952 Olympic GamesinHelsinki.
In addition to forming regional associations around Japan, the Federation supports several partner bodies including the Student Rifle Shooting Federation, the Japan Sports Shooting Federation for the Disabled, the Japan Muzzle Loader Shooting Federation, and the Masters Rifle Shooting Association of Japan.[6]
Ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Federation supported the organisation of shooting events at the Games and was involved in negotiations with authorities to grant exemptions from the strict firearms laws in Japan. In particular to allow coaches and match officials to touch firearms when coaching competitors or conducting equipment control.[8]
Ahead of the Games, the Federation also enlisted the voice cast of the Rifle Is Beautiful manga series as PR ambassadors for the shooting sports.[9]
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