The term biathlon weapons refers to the two types of firearms used in the sport of biathlon, which is a combination of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. The two weapons used are RIFLES (6 letters) and pistols (7 letters). RIFLES are typically bolt-action or semi-automatic and are used for long-distance shooting, while pistols are usually semi-automatic and are used for short-distance shooting. Both weapons must be accurate and reliable in order to be successful in the sport.