What is air pistol, anyway?

As I mentioned in my first video, I am training to try to become an Olympic air pistol shooter. Most people know about the memes, but few really understand the event. What is air pistol and how does it work in the Olympics? For those interested in trying the sport yourself, if you're in the United States, you can find a club near you via the USA Shooting web page at https://usashooting.org/ If you're in Canada, you can find a club near you at https://sfc-ftc.ca/