CISM 2005 World Championships Results Thun, SUI

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[Jose Rossy]

If you would like a great example of the shooting freedoms in this country, consider that NO civilians are allowed to shoot any CISM matches.

Here, however, one can buy a slightly modified civilian version of the US military rifle and compete for top honors against the best civilian and military shooters in open (no PTOs, no selections, no try outs, no minimum scores) competition (the National Trophy Rifle Matches).

Just show up, step up to the line, and go toe to toe with the best.

[H. Rocketto]

Jose,
No civilians shoot in CISM because it is an international military match-no civilians shoot in USMC, USA, USN,National Guard Championships, or Interservice either because they are military matches. It has nothing to do with shooting freedom. Want to shoot CISM? Join up and try out.
Hap

[Jose Rossy]

Missed the point by a mile Hap.

We can compete with the same type of arms, on the same course of fire as the military matches. Most of the time (with the exception of the interservice matches) we shoot right alongside the military. In fact, until 2001 it was very easy for a civilian to shoot in the Atlantic Fleet matches on a space-available basis. And that oportunity is gone mostly due to base access issues, not firearm politics.

Try asking for permission to own a repeater for target shooting in most of the ISSF countries. Switzerland is probably the only one like us.

As far as joining up, BTDT. Ten years worth.

[H. Rocketto]

Jose,
You are right. My apologies for misunderstanding your message.
Hap

[Jose Rossy]

Jose,
You are right. My apologies for misunderstanding your message.
Hap

No sweat.

I enjoy smallbore both as a practice tool and as a sport in its own right. But for me nothing beats the excitment of an Excellence In Competition rifle match, particularly at Camp Perry (hallowed ground).