Resources for shooters and the local area

Useful links for shooters, clubs and anyone interested

This list of links brings together key resources for Swiss shooting sports, official government information, results and competition platforms, as well as local businesses and regional attractions in the Irchel and Flaach valleys. It serves as a handy guide for club members, new shooters and visitors to the region.

Associations and services Competitions and results Education and the law Local businesses

These links lead to official associations, federal agencies and platforms that are particularly relevant to the sport of shooting in Switzerland. They are useful for regulations, dates, club information and administrative enquiries.

Zurich Cantonal Shooting Association

zhsv.ch

The ZHSV is the cantonal contact point for shooting clubs in the canton of Zurich and provides information on events, results and the association’s work.

SSV Club Finder

swissshooting.ch/en/club-search

A handy link for anyone looking for a shooting club in their area or planning to take up shooting.

SAT Shooting Days Enquiry

sat.admin.ch

You can view official shooting data and shooting dates here. This direct link is particularly useful for compulsory shooters and clubs.

SSV/SAT Admin

swissshooting.ch/en/service/ssv-sat-admin

An essential administrative platform for clubs, covering areas such as licences, results recording, and orders for firearms and ammunition.

For active shooters, results platforms and direct links to competitions are often more useful than general homepages.

SwissShooting SCORE

score.swissshooting.ch

SCORE is the central platform for competitions, logins and registrations in Swiss shooting sports.

SSV national results

swissshooting.ch/en/results/national

Direct access to national rankings and competition results. Handy for shooters, officials and interested spectators.

Federal field shooting

swissshooting.ch/en/competitions/Swiss Field Shooting

The SSV’s official introduction to Switzerland’s biggest shooting sports event. Particularly relevant for beginners and the general public.

Field Shooting Switzerland

feldschiessen.ch

A supplementary information page on field shooting, focusing on the organisation, participation and promotion of the event.

Training, prevention, law and safety

These resources provide guidance on training, club management, prevention and legal matters. It is particularly important to note that: empty placeholder links have been replaced with reliable official sources.

SSV learning platform

swissshooting.ch/en/shooting-sports/referee-training/learning-platform

Direct access to the SSV training portal. Suitable for shooters, officials, judges and anyone wishing to build up their knowledge in a structured way.

Prevention at the SSV

swissshooting.ch/en/shooting-sports/referee-training/prevention

Information on ethics, prevention, violence, sexual assault, doping and a responsible club culture.

SSV information on Swiss gun legislation

swissshooting.ch/en/shooting-sports/what-is-shooting-sports/gun-law

An overview of gun legislation from the perspective of sport shooting, with links to further information from the relevant authorities.

Swiss Safety Centre

safetycenter.ch

A Swiss provider of testing, security, training and technical services. A useful general resource for security matters.

Shooting clubs, facilities and training opportunities

Local clubs, shooting centres and training facilities are useful for socialising, competitions and further training in the sport of shooting.

Stammheim Shooting Club

svstammheim.ch

A local shooting club in the Zurich Weinland region. This link is useful for networking, events and sporting exchanges in the local area.

Andelfingen Shooting Club

sv-andelfingen.ch

A club in the Andelfingen area specialising in sport shooting and regional shooting events.

Winterthur Shooting Society

sg-winterthur.ch

A long-established club offering competitive sports and playing a significant role in the Winterthur area.

Oberwinterthur Rifle Club

stsoberi.ch

Additional regional club link featuring the calendar, results, downloads and the latest news about the Ohrbühl shooting range.

Winterthur Shooting Centre

ssz-winterthur.ch

Training and shooting sports centre in the Winterthur area. Of interest to sport shooters looking for further training opportunities.

Brünig Indoor

bruenigindoor.ch

A centre of excellence for shooting, offering courses, events and ranges of up to 300 metres. A key resource for training, courses and shooting sports activities.

Equipment, weapon maintenance and specialist retailers

These links lead to specialist shops and suppliers of sporting firearms, accessories and gun care products. Legal requirements and safety regulations must always be observed.

Brüning Weapons

waffenbruening.ch

Specialist shop for firearms, accessories and shooting equipment. The link may be useful to sport shooters as a general source of supplies.

Berchtold Waffen GmbH

berchtold-waffen.ch

A Swiss specialist retailer of sporting and hunting firearms, accessories and advice. A useful resource for equipment and maintenance.

Weapons Wyss AG

waffenwyss.ch

A Swiss arms dealer with a wide range of products. Particularly useful for club members as a source of information and a link to specialist retailers.

Shooting traditions, military history and museums

These links complement the sports section by providing historical and cultural background on the Swiss shooting tradition and military history.

Swiss Shooting Museum

schuetzenmuseum.ch

The museum in Bern showcases Swiss shooting traditions, the history of shooting clubs and the development of the sport.

Heldsberg Fortress Museum

fortress.ch

A historic Swiss defence fortification in the Rhine Valley. This link will be of interest to readers with an interest in military history.

Oberland Fortress

festung-oberland.ch

A platform focusing on Swiss fortifications and military history. Useful as a resource for further reading on history.

Magletsch artillery works

artilleriewerk-magletsch.ch

A former artillery fortress open to visitors. Of interest to readers with an interest in fortification and the history of defence.

Local businesses in Berg am Irchel and the surrounding area

These businesses and organisations help to strengthen the regional focus of the association’s website. The emphasis is on catering, wine, gardening, construction, nature and local services.

Traube Restaurant

traube-berg.ch

A locally-based restaurant in Berg am Irchel with an outdoor seating area and facilities for group events.

To the wine press

zur-trotte.ch

Restaurants, events and wine tastings in the region. The combination of fine dining and wine is a perfect fit for the Zurich wine country.

Baur Winery

baur-wein.ch

A winery in Berg am Irchel specialising in local wine production, hosting events and boasting a strong regional identity.

Milestone Wines

meilensteinwein.ch

A local winery with a clear address in Berg am Irchel and a direct connection to the cultural landscape of the wine-growing region.

Eigental Farm

hof-eigental.ch

Agriculture, wine, tastings and events in the region. A useful link for regional produce and wine purchases.

Kramer Gardening

kramernews.ch

A local landscaping and excavation contractor based in Gräslikon. Suitable for the 'Gardening, Construction and Landscaping' section.

Hunkeler Ltd

hunkelergmbh.ch

A regional construction and renovation company specialising in general contracting, renovation and façade work.

PanEco Foundation

paneco.ch

A foundation based in Berg am Irchel, offering facilities such as a bird of prey sanctuary and the Thurauen Nature Centre. A strong link between nature, education and the local region.

Flaach, Buch am Irchel and local attractions

For Flaach and Buch am Irchel, the official municipal directories currently provide the most reliable basis. Individual businesses can be added later, once they have been verified directly.

Thurauen Nature Centre

naturzentrum-thurauen.ch

A popular local attraction in Flaach, featuring an exhibition, guided tours, educational activities for schools and the chance to experience nature in the Thurauen.

Untermühle, Flaach

untermühle-flaach.ch

A local website with a historical and regional focus on Flaach. Of particular interest to readers with an interest in local history.

Flaach – Restaurants

flaach.ch/restaurants

A handy official restaurant guide for visitors looking for somewhere to eat after a training session, event or day out in the region.

Buch am Irchel – Restaurants

buchamirchel.ch/restaurants

Official restaurant directory for the municipality of Buch am Irchel. Useful as a local service link until individual establishments have been verified.

For Buch am Irchel and, to some extent, Flaach, individual company websites should subsequently be checked and updated directly from the live directories. This ensures that the list of links remains accurate, up to date and reliable.

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