Pistol New Zealand (PNZ) is the umbrella sporting federation of handgun shooting sports and clubs in New Zealand. Pistol New Zealand was formerly known as the New Zealand Pistol Association (NZPA). PNZ is affiliated with the following shooting sports:Metallic silhouette under International Metallic Silhouette Shooting Union Practical shooting under International Practical Shooting Confederation ISSF shooting events under International Shooting Sport Federation Cowboy action shooting Muzzle Loading under Muzzle Loaders Associations International Committee Action shooting under Precision Pistol Competition