The Ziel Story
How an Olympian’s mission became Karnataka’s first High Performance shooting centre — and the method that turns beginners into champions.
Champions are built, not born
Ziel Shooting Academy was born from a simple, powerful idea held by Head Coach P.T. Raghunath — that the knowledge he earned over a career of national and international medals shouldn’t end with him.
Established in 2018 and registered as the Ziel Rifle Society, the academy expanded to train both rifle and pistol shooters and grew into the High Performance Centre it is today — the first of its kind in Karnataka, based in HSR Layout, Bengaluru.
Our Mission
To carve young talent for the Olympics — making world-class, data-driven shooting training accessible to every committed shooter.
Our Vision
To be India’s most trusted and authoritative shooting academy, where beginners become champions.
Our Philosophy
Focus, Stability, Mental Conditioning and Performance Tracking — the four pillars behind every Ziel champion.
Part of India’s official shooting system
Frequently asked questions
When was Ziel Shooting Academy founded?
In 2018 — it was the first high performance shooting centre established in Karnataka.
Is Ziel a recognised academy?
Yes — affiliated to KSRA (a member of the NRAI) and a government-approved society.
Where is Ziel located?
Sector 2, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, next to Vibgyor School.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
1. Proof, not promises
Our athletes win — and we name them. Hrudya Shri Kondur took Asian Championship Gold and ISSF Junior World Cup Silver in 2025.
2. International-medalist head coach
P.T. Raghunath — ISSF-certified, Indian Team Coach since 2018, with 15 international medals.
3. The city’s strongest trust signal
Rated 4.9/5 by over 1,800 shooters and parents on Google.
4. World-cup technology
15 indoor, AC lanes with SIUS & Megalink electronic targets and SCATT analysis.
5. A data-driven method
We build you from posture up, then use shot data to improve you faster.
6. Honest, transparent fees
Every price published. No hidden costs, no “enquire for price”.
Ziel vs a typical academy
| What matters | Ziel | Typical academy |
|---|---|---|
| Proof of results | Named, scored international medalists | Vague medal claims |
| Coaching | ISSF/NSNIS/SAI-certified, medal-winning | General instructors |
| Method | Data-driven (SCATT + electronic) | One-size-fits-all |
| Fees | Fully transparent | “Contact us for price” |
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
Built from scratch, the right way
Understand
We assess each athlete individually.
Posture
Fix the foundation — body position first.
Stability
Build balance, hold and zero movement.
Capture data
Every shot analyzed via electronic targets & SCATT.
Coach from data
We correct what the numbers actually show.
Repeat
Consistent, compounding improvement.
Focus · Stability · Mental Conditioning · Performance Tracking
When a coach can see exactly where your aim moves and how your hold behaves, feedback becomes precise — and improvement accelerates.
Frequently asked questions
What is SCATT?
An optoelectronic training system that traces your aim and shot process, so coaches can analyse and refine technique with data.
Why does the data-driven method work faster?
Because corrections are based on exactly what your shot data shows, not guesswork — so every session compounds.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
Train in competition conditions, every day
- 15 lanes — all 10m air rifle & pistol
- Fully indoor & air-conditioned
- 11 electronic targets (SIUS, Megalink, Tachus)
- 4 manual targets for beginners
- SCATT training & analysis systems
- Gym (in-range + larger gym upstairs)
- Mental-conditioning room & theory classroom
- Secure armoury, parking, changing rooms, CCTV
Frequently asked questions
Is the shooting range indoor and air-conditioned?
Yes — fully indoor and climate-controlled for stable, competition-grade conditions.
What electronic targets do you use?
SIUS and Megalink systems — the same class used at ISSF events — plus SCATT analysis.
Is the range safe and monitored?
Yes — CCTV-monitored and supervised at all times, with a secure armoury.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
Why affiliation matters for you
Affiliation is what makes an athlete eligible to compete at state, national and international championships — so your pathway is open from day one. Ziel is listed on the official KSRA roster of affiliated units, and KSRA is affiliated to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the national federation governing the sport.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ziel affiliated to KSRA and NRAI?
Yes — Ziel is affiliated to the Karnataka State Rifle Association (KSRA), which is affiliated to the NRAI.
Does affiliation let me compete?
Yes — training at a KSRA-affiliated centre makes you eligible to register and compete officially.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
“One of the best sports places in Bangalore. The coaching and attention to my daughter has been exceptional.”
“World-class equipment and genuinely data-driven coaching. My scores improved faster than I imagined.”
“Walked in a complete beginner and loved every session. Safe, professional and welcoming.”
Curated from Google reviews. Replace with live quotes & video testimonials before launch.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
1. Proof, not promises
Our athletes win — and we name them. Hrudya Shri Kondur took Asian Championship Gold and ISSF Junior World Cup Silver in 2025.
2. International-medalist head coach
P.T. Raghunath — ISSF-certified, Indian Team Coach since 2018, with 15 international medals.
3. The city’s strongest trust signal
Rated 4.9/5 by over 1,800 shooters and parents on Google.
4. World-cup technology
15 indoor, AC lanes with SIUS & Megalink electronic targets and SCATT analysis.
5. A data-driven method
We build you from posture up, then use shot data to improve you faster.
6. Honest, transparent fees
Every price published. No hidden costs, no “enquire for price”.
Ziel vs a typical academy
| What matters | Ziel | Typical academy |
|---|---|---|
| Proof of results | Named, scored international medalists | Vague medal claims |
| Coaching | ISSF/NSNIS/SAI-certified, medal-winning | General instructors |
| Method | Data-driven (SCATT + electronic) | One-size-fits-all |
| Fees | Fully transparent | “Contact us for price” |
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
Built from scratch, the right way
Understand
We assess each athlete individually.
Posture
Fix the foundation — body position first.
Stability
Build balance, hold and zero movement.
Capture data
Every shot analyzed via electronic targets & SCATT.
Coach from data
We correct what the numbers actually show.
Repeat
Consistent, compounding improvement.
Focus · Stability · Mental Conditioning · Performance Tracking
When a coach can see exactly where your aim moves and how your hold behaves, feedback becomes precise — and improvement accelerates.
Frequently asked questions
What is SCATT?
An optoelectronic training system that traces your aim and shot process, so coaches can analyse and refine technique with data.
Why does the data-driven method work faster?
Because corrections are based on exactly what your shot data shows, not guesswork — so every session compounds.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
Train in competition conditions, every day
- 15 lanes — all 10m air rifle & pistol
- Fully indoor & air-conditioned
- 11 electronic targets (SIUS, Megalink, Tachus)
- 4 manual targets for beginners
- SCATT training & analysis systems
- Gym (in-range + larger gym upstairs)
- Mental-conditioning room & theory classroom
- Secure armoury, parking, changing rooms, CCTV
Frequently asked questions
Is the shooting range indoor and air-conditioned?
Yes — fully indoor and climate-controlled for stable, competition-grade conditions.
What electronic targets do you use?
SIUS and Megalink systems — the same class used at ISSF events — plus SCATT analysis.
Is the range safe and monitored?
Yes — CCTV-monitored and supervised at all times, with a secure armoury.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
“One of the best sports places in Bangalore. The coaching and attention to my daughter has been exceptional.”
“World-class equipment and genuinely data-driven coaching. My scores improved faster than I imagined.”
“Walked in a complete beginner and loved every session. Safe, professional and welcoming.”
Curated from Google reviews. Replace with live quotes & video testimonials before launch.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
Why affiliation matters for you
Affiliation is what makes an athlete eligible to compete at state, national and international championships — so your pathway is open from day one. Ziel is listed on the official KSRA roster of affiliated units, and KSRA is affiliated to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the national federation governing the sport.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ziel affiliated to KSRA and NRAI?
Yes — Ziel is affiliated to the Karnataka State Rifle Association (KSRA), which is affiliated to the NRAI.
Does affiliation let me compete?
Yes — training at a KSRA-affiliated centre makes you eligible to register and compete officially.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.