2015 Shooting Day with the Swiss Rifles

We invite you to our Fall Picnic in Thurmont, MD for food, fun, and festivities. We will have a BBQ, shooting lessons (beginners welcome), a shooting contest, and other activities.

Good news, we are excited to welcome back children this year! Children's activities will include pumpkin carving and games, see schedule below.

Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 11am to 3pm ~ rain or shine

11am – 2pm ~ Shooting Activities

11am – 3pm ~ Pumkin carving and Games

12pm – 1pm ~ BBQ Lunch

Bring your own lawn chairs, rain gear, mosquito spray, and sunscreen!

Admission Includes

BBQ lunch, coffee, soda, water & dessert

Shooting

We will have a shooting contest with prizes! Swiss rifle (Karabiner 31) with electronic scoring, 300 yard range. Small caliber shooting (children and teens ages 8 to 18), 50 yard range, and short range colt (revolver) shooting with the cowboys.

Rules will be explained by Swiss Rifles members to small groups before they go to the range. Shooting only with instruction and supervision by expert Swiss Rifles members. Wear regular outdoor clothing. The shooters stand or sit on wooden chairs, please bring your own sun glasses or goggles along. Ear plugs will be provided.

Please note: Children need to be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times, at picnic area,  playgrounds and shooting ranges. Ear protection must be worn before approaching shooting ranges.

Ammunition cost is $6 for 10 rifle shots.

Do you want to join the Swiss Rifles? Ask for registration forms at the entrance.