While I am not Swiss, I am a member of a Swiss shooting club on the East Coast of the U.S. I have been an active competitive shooter for a number of years and have traveled quite a bit in the U.S. to various events. I must say that the Eidgenössisches Schützenfest events are, by far, the best organized, and most enjoyable shooting events. In addition to electronic targets (rare in the U.S.) the shooting ranges are protected (covered), transportation is efficient, the staff is superb and very helpful, and there are numerous places to eat and socialize as well as entertainment. These are true shooting festivals. Moreover, following the festival there is ample opportunity to travel and sightsee with our families. Our club will be going to Wallis in 2015 with the organization and intent to win the Ausland club competition.
I agree, it is unfortunate that the powers to be in Switzerland have decided to cease supporting Swiss Shooting clubs for outside Switzerland as of 2021 As past president of the Swiss shooting Club in Calgary, I looked forward to these Schutzenfest every 5 years. It will be missed!
