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Swiss Shooting Clubs Abroad

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Swiss Canadian Rifle Club, Vancouver (Canada)

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The Swiss Canadian Rifle Club is part of the Swiss Canadian Mountain Range Association, which is a member of the Shooting Federation of Canada and the Swiss Shooting Sport Federation. The Association was incorporated in 1964 under The Societies Act of the Province of British Columbia. It counts roughly 130 members, and the Rifle Club is run and managed by volunteers from the membership. The aim of the Association is to preserve the Swiss tradition while adhering and adapting to the Canadian way of life. Besides target shooting they organize several social events for their members and numerous guests. They also host the annual Swiss National Day celebrations. They are also the organizers of the "International Match Vancouver", a shooting match which was inaugurated in 1965 at which time 31 clubs participated. The number of clubs from Switzerland and elsewhere, competing in the annual match now stands at 600 (8000 shooters). Their facilities are situated on a 21 acre site and are used during all seasons. They include a "Chalet" clubhouse, ranges for 300m Fullbore, 50m Rifle and Pistol, 30m Crossbow, as well as 10m Indoor; all of them equipped with electronic targets. In addition, there is also a Trap range.
Website: https://scmra.ca
Martin Karner, 15 April 2024


Swiss Athletic Society, Los Angeles (U.S.)

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Established in 1936, their focus is to keep the Swiss tradition of competitive sport shooting alive. There are shooting meetings twice a month at Burr Canyon where they have their own shooting pit and an own club house. They regularly attend shooting competitions representing Switzerland in competition with other organizations. Swiss citizenship is not mandatory to become a member of the club.
Information: https://www.swissfairlosangeles.com/clubs-swiss-athletic-society
Martin Karner, 16 April 2024


Swiss Rifle Club, Cape Town (South Africa)

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The Swiss Rifle Club Cape Town was established in 1949 by Swiss nationals living in Cape Town. The club was formed to allow the Swiss residents of the city to participate in the annual Swiss shooting programs. Most of the programs that the SRC shoots in Cape Town are the exact same as those shot by the Swiss nationals living in Switzerland. The SRC mainly shoots at the two military ranges in Cape Town. Swiss citizens can join the club at anytime through contacting the club chairman or president. Non-Swiss citizens can apply for membership through a members proposal. The club may not have more than 49% non-Swiss citizens as members. The application is being reviewed at the Annual General Meeting by all members and if the application is seconded, then the person will become an official member of the club.
Website: http://swissrifleclub.capetown
Martin Karner, 16 April 2024