What is the Federal Field Shooting competition about?
The Federal field shooting is that largest shooting festival in the world and a deeply rooted Swiss tradition. Since 1872 it promotes the Shooting skills, camaraderie and shooting tradition. Participation is free of charge and open to everyone - whether club member or newcomer.
📌 Why is there field shooting?
- ✅ Promotion of the Shooting expertise
- ✅ Preservation of the Swiss shooting tradition
- ✅ Open competition for all interested parties
The field shooting takes place every year at 300 metres with the assault rifle 90 or the service pistol takes place. Anyone can take part from 10 years.
Who can take part in the Federal Field Shooting Competition?
The Federal field shooting is licence-free and open to all shooters who will be competing in the competition year at least 10 years old become (Vintage principle).
Eligible for participation are:
✅ Association members and non-members - Anyone who does not belong to a shooting club will be administratively assigned to the organising club.
✅ Juniors (U13 - U19) - The prerequisite is a fully completed and signed SSV "ID card for juniors" (except for young shooters).
✅ Young shooter course participants - You must complete field shooting with the course weapon (Assault rifle 90).
✅ Persons without rifle or pistol training - Participation is possible, but only under the supervision of a trained supervisor.
✅ Military conscripts - If the field shooting cannot be completed in the regular period due to military service, participation within the military service is possible.
💡 Good to know: Participation is free of chargeno fees may be charged. The ammunition is usually provided, with Exceptions for juniors and foreign nationals.
What is there to win at the Federal Field Shooting Competition?
The Federal field shooting is a Traditional eventwhich is about Sport, camaraderie and shooting tradition not about high prize money.
🏅 Field shooting wreath - Awarded for achieving a certain number of points.
📜 Veterans badge - For long-term participants.
🏆 Prizes of honour & rankings - Additional awards depending on the region.
The focus is on the sport shooting and the communitynot on the competition.
What is the procedure for field shooting?
🔽 Here you will find the shooting programme for field shooting with all the details:
| Competition mode | Shots | Time | Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single fire | 6 shots | 6 minutes | After each shot |
| Short fire | 2 series with 3 shots each | 60 seconds per series | After each series |
| Rapid fire | 6 shots | 60 seconds total | At the end |
Notes:
🔹 Shots that are not fired within the prescribed time will be cancelled. with zero points rated.
🔹 Interrupting the programme is not permitted.
Is there a minimum score for field shooting?
No, in field shooting there are No minimum score. The event is a popular sporting event in which participation is the main focus.
For the Wreath badge However, there is a guideline: those who achieve a certain number of points receive this award. The maximum number of points is 72 points (rifle) and 180 points (pistol).
As field shooting is not a competition, but a popular event, the joy of shooting is what counts above all. If you would like to successfully complete the field shooting, it is worth taking part in a Good preparation and regular training.
What are the dates for the Federal Field Shooting Competition?
📅 Here are the dates for the upcoming Federal Field Shooting competitions. Find out when and where you can take part and plan your shooting in good time. ✅
| Year | date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.05. - 25.05.25 |
| 2026 | 29.05. - 31.05.26 |
| 2027 | 04.06. - 06.06.27 |
| 2028 | 19.05. - 21.05.28 |
Taking ownership of a military weapon - requirements
Anyone who, after being discharged from the army Military weapon wants to keep, must fulfil certain Prerequisites fulfil. This includes a valid firearms acquisition licence and proof of the fulfilled shooting obligation.
How does field shooting help?
The Federal field shooting offers an ideal opportunity to learn the necessary Shooting training and certificates to provide:
✅ Safe handling of the weapon in off-duty shooting
✅ Proof of shooting abilitywhich is relevant for the acquisition of weapons
✅ Maintaining the shooting tradition and responsible handling of firearms
📌 Important: For the proof of the field shooting the military service record or the green shooting booklet be carried.
ℹ️ Taking ownership of an assault rifle
Soldiers who have a Assault rifle are allowed to keep their weapon if they have been equipped in the last three years at least Four federal exercises have successfully completed the programme. This must be done either in the Shooting booklet or in the Military service record (MLA) be registered.
ℹ️ Take ownership of the pistol
With a Pistol armed forces personnel can use their weapon without shooting licence ins private property take over.
Take over the weapon now - what to do?
- Check whether the requirements are met
- Apply for a firearms acquisition licence
- Have proof (shooting booklet or MLA) ready
- Submit application for transfer of ownership
Further information on the Acquisition of military weapons, to the Weapons Act and to the Applying for a firearms acquisition licence can be found in the official guidelines.
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