Shot Clock
· v2.1.0
About
Shot Clock is the premier PAR timer for Garmin watches, built specifically for shooting sports where a course of fire must be completed within a fixed time limit. Trusted by competitors, match officials and clubs in more than 70 countries, Shot Clock has been refined through years of real-world competition to deliver reliable, accurate timing when every second counts.
Set Up and Configure Shot Clock
Shot Clock PRO runs directly on your Garmin watch, but setup and configuration are managed using the Shot Clock PRO phone app for iPhone or Android, or the Shot Clock Portal in a web browser at shotclock.au/portal.
Use either option to select match families, configure timing sequences, create custom times and manage your Shot Clock settings.
The phone app communicates directly with your Garmin watch over Bluetooth, so you can configure Shot Clock at the range without mobile reception or internet access. Links to the iPhone and Android phone apps are provided in this Garmin Store listing.
The Portal requires an internet connection and is ideal when configuring Shot Clock from a desktop or larger screen.
A PAR timer does not detect gunshots. Instead, it provides precise timing sequences for training and competition, allowing you to focus on your shooting rather than watching the clock.
Shot Clock includes built-in timing sequences for many popular disciplines, including WA1500/PPC1500, Australian Service Pistol, ISSF, NPA Pistol, Bullseye and Precision Rifle Series. If your preferred match isn’t included, you can easily customise an existing sequence or create your own for local competitions, club variations or personal training.
Key Features
• Built-in Match Sequences
Ready-to-use timing sequences for a wide range of popular shooting disciplines, with the flexibility to customise existing sequences or create your own from scratch.
• Custom Time Sequences
Design timing sequences for dry-fire practice, holster drills, rifle training or any other activity requiring accurate interval timing. Shot Clock is as useful on the range as it is for countless other timed activities.
• Flexible Timer Modes
Count up or count down, with time displayed in either minutes or seconds to suit your preferred shooting discipline and training style.
• Hands-Free Gesture Start
Start the timer with a simple wrist gesture by rolling your wrist twice in succession. This unique feature has become a favourite with Precision Rifle Series competitors, allowing the timer to start without touching the watch.
• Pre-Start Delay (Plus Mode)
Configure a delay of 1 to 10 seconds before the main timing sequence begins. Ideal for turning target events, this allows you to start the timer as the targets turn away, giving you time to settle into position and prepare before the firing period begins.
• Touch Guard
Prevent accidental timer starts and stops by requiring a deliberate double tap to operate the timer. Perfect when handling magazines, speed loaders, firearms or other equipment before a match.
• Haptic Feedback
Receive discreet vibration alerts at key points during the timing sequence, helping you stay focused on the target without needing to constantly check your watch.
• Garmin Activity Recording
Record your shooting session as a Garmin activity to capture heart rate, steps and other fitness metrics in Garmin Connect alongside your training.
Whether you’re competing at a major championship, practising on your local range or refining your skills at home, Shot Clock delivers dependable timing that’s trusted by shooters around the world.
Learn more about Shot Clock, access the user manual and explore the complete product family at https://shotclock.au
What's new
Shot Clock 2.1.0
Setup has moved to the companion app.
Time sequences, match families and custom times are now managed using the Shot Clock PRO companion app for iPhone and Android, or from a browser at shotclock.au/portal. The Connect IQ settings screen now directs you to these tools instead of editing settings itself.
You were already doing this on your phone — Connect IQ settings live inside Garmin Connect. This swaps one phone app for one built for the job.
Better sequence editing.
The companion app and Portal validate sequences as you create them and tell you immediately if something is wrong. Garmin Connect’s text fields can’t do that — they accept the entry and the watch only discovers a problem afterwards.
Works without mobile reception.
Shot Clock PRO communicates directly with your Garmin watch over Bluetooth, so you can configure it at the range even when there is no internet connection.
The Portal requires internet access and is ideal from a desktop browser — particularly if you previously used Garmin Express to manage Shot Clock.
Don’t have Shot Clock PRO yet?
Links to the iPhone and Android companion apps are included in this Garmin Store listing. Pairing instructions and the user manual are available at shotclock.au/support.
Backup and Restore have also moved.
The old Backup and Restore options have been removed from the watch menu. Nothing currently stored on your watch is affected, but backups previously created on the watch can no longer be restored.
Backups are now managed through Shot Clock PRO. We recommend creating a fresh backup in the companion app after upgrading.