The basis of the rules will be those stated in the NRA Sports Light Rifle Competition guide. Some rules are modified here to provide for a faster moving competition, variety of events and accomodation for people who find kneeling difficult.  We are attempting to make this event fun for the whole family.  All the rules stated here will be adhered to.  We are interested in promoting good sportsmanship and family fun.

There will be four shooting classes.  Rules for each class are below.Top Gun Shooters - This class is for those who are regular competition shooters.  If you wish to compare your score to those around the country, this category is for you. Peep or Open Sights Telescopic SightsRecreational Classes - This is for people who are out for fun rather than serious competition and will be treated as such.  Get your gun out of the gun safe and have some fun!  Shooters are in two classes Peep or Open Sights Telescopic Sights If you shot a very high score in Recreational last year or are a regular competitive shooter you will be automatically moved to the competitive class.

These rules apply to ALL classes:

• The rifle may be any .22 caliber rifle using rim fire cartidges. 
• Rifles may be Bolt-action, slide-action, lever-action or self-loading (semi-automatic).
• Any rimfire ammuntion - .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle may be used.
• Because this is "New Glarus Schuetzen Fest", Schuetzen-style buttplates WILL be allowed.
• No rests, mono/bi/tri or any other "pods" will be allowed.
• Slings are allowed.
• You must support your rifle.
• Foot rolls are allowed.
• No alcohol will be served to any shooter until finished shooting.
• Carry-in allowed. 
• Consuming any alcohol will end your shooting for the day.
• All qualifications of shooters and classifications will be subject to final approval of our judges. (Dan or Jimmer)

Courses of Fire

These will be 3-position competitions.

• All classes will be shooting Prone, Sitting/Kneeling and Standing.
• Standing, total of 20 shots. (Special competitive 40)
• Sitting/Kneeling, total of 20 shots. (Special competitive 40) 
• Prone, total of 20 shots. (Special competitive 40)

The total individual score will be the combined 60 shots (Special competitive 120).  Individual trophies or ribbons may be awarded for each position.

The total "Team High Score" will be the combined 60 shots for each individual team member added together and then divided by them number of team members.  The minimum Team will be three members.

The total "Family High Score" will be the combined 60 shots for each individual team member added together and then divided by them number of team members.  The minimum "Family Team" will be two members.

Adults: $20.00

Children: $10.00

Targets and Target Stands 

We will be using two different targets, the 5-bull A-23/5 and the 6-bull A-51 3-Position UIT International 50 yd small bore.

The "Top Gun" shooters will be using the A-51 for Prone and Sitting/Kneeling and the A-23/5 for the Standing position.

The ""Recreational" shooters will be using the A-23/5 for all three positions.

Each target stand is a wood frame 6 feet tall and holds two targets.  The lower target will be used for Prone and Sitting/Kneeling.  The upper target will be used for Standing.  The bottom edge of the lower target will be approximately 13.5" from the ground.  The upper target will be approximately 2.5' from the top of the stand.

Close up of Competitive target - also used for Recreational prone and Sitting/Kneeling.