Swiss Field Match in Brabant, the Netherlands

Ever since 1991, the board and members of the Pistol and Rifle Club SV Gilze-Rijen have been organizing the Swiss Field Shooting competition, with enormous success.

This competition is based on a competition that has existed since 1899, in which the Swiss demonstrate en masse the proficiency with their personal weapons.

This competition is open to shooters with weapons issued to the military and police as general armaments.

Sports weapons, converted weapons as well as weapons with optical aiming devices are NOT allowed.

Dear Friend, Dear Fellow shooter,

The thirtieth edition of the Swiss Field Match in the Netherlands has concluded. Although slightly less busy than previous years, it has been a very successful event with high scores being shot by several shooters.

It was nice to, after three years, see 'old' acquaintances again. It was also nice to see that new and even some young shooters have found their way to the Swiss Field Match.

In the weekend of November 26-27, in addition to shooters from the Netherlands, we also welcomed shooters from England Switzerland, Belgium, France, and Germany.

We as an organization enjoyed the enthusiasm with which all shooters participated in the competitions. Did you enjoy it, just like we did, tell your friends. Perhaps the Sunday will be well filled again in the next edition. If you have any remarks on where we can do better, we would like to hear from you.

We would like to thank everyone that took part in the competition. A special thank you to all you, shooters from outside the Netherlands, who made the effort to take the trip to Dongen.

A special thank you also goes to Ralph Bertram, who was kind enough to show part of his collection of Swiss rifles on Saturday.

Next year, at the end of November, in life and well-being, we will organize the 31st edition of the Swiss Field Match. We DO hope to welcome you all again in Dongen.

Board SV Gilze-Rijen

Team Zwitsers Veldschieten

Registration this year, like last year, will differ from previous years. In the past, you could register by sending an e-mail. Starting last year, the 30th edition (2022), we now ask you to register via this website.

Last year we also asked you to pay in advance via a bank transfer. This year, payment for the match is done online, with iDeal. We decided on payment with iDeal because it saves us a lot of administrative work. We will once again make an exception for participants from countries outside the eurozone. You can read more on this at the end of this article.

To register for a match you must be registered on this website. To register, click on 'Register->' under the button 'Log in'. Fill in the form and click 'Register'. You will now receive an email to confirm your registration. Click on the link in that email. Check your spam box when you don't find the confirmation email in your inbox. Once you have confirmed your registration you can register for the match.

You can register for the pistol competition and/or the rifle competition. You can do so by clicking 'REGISTER FOR PISTOL' or 'REGISTER FOR RIFLE' in the menu at the top of the page. You will be redirected to a new page where you can choose a day and a time. Once you have chosen a day/time, you will see a green 'Reserve' button at the top right. Be sure to pick the right day and time, once a reservation has been made, it won't be easy to change it. Certainly not when the matches start to get 'full'.

If you do not have your own pistol or rifle, or if you have a pistol or rifle that is not allowed for the match, you can use one of ours to shoot the match. To find out which firearms can be used to shoot the match check out the article 'About the match'. Factory ammunition is supplied with the pistol or rifle. You may only use the provided ammunition in our weapons. Please note, you cannot participate without a valid firearm permit, even when you are shooting the match with our weapons. Make sure you have your permit with you at all times. Without a valid firearm permit we won't let you shoot the match and your payment will not be refunded.

Registration fee for one match is still € 15.00. If you would like to shoot both the rifle and pistol match we'll give you a € 5,00 discount. We are still figuring out how this discount will be processed at checkout. More on this later.

We are making an exception for participants outside the euro zone (the United Kingdom and Switzerland) due to the (high) costs that banks charge for transfers from the local currency to the euro. These participants can pay cash on the day of the competition. To register, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will register you on the day/time of your liking, if and when that spot is still open.

If, for whatever reason, the match is cancelled, (the COVID-19 virus still isn't gone), your registration fees will, of course, be refunded. This also applies to foreign shooters when the match is going ahead but you won't be allowed to travel due to rules from your government.

All veteran and military rifles in unaltered condition are allowed. The use of original carrying strap attached to two points (not a sports shooting strap) is permitted.
Sports weapons, optical targeting devices and ring beads are not permitted!

Exception: K31 with diopter, brand W+F Bern, with associated globe sight with a post and the HK SL provided with G-3 visor ring.

Hunting, holed and sports stocks are not allowed.

A weapons inspection will take place at the firing point.

The shooting distance will be 100 meters.

Lying down, weapon placed on a (sand) bag or on a support (present at the firing point). Weapons with original bipods may use these bipods.

Please note: bipods that did not originally come with the rifle may not be used. With the PE 90, therefore, no adjustable bipods (also no 'Harris' type bipods).

Note: your rifle can react differently in this position from what you are used to. You may only use the rifle shouldered. There can't be any support to the ground.

18 shots. There will be no practice shots.

All shots will be shot at one target.

Maximum number points: (18 x 4=) 72 points.

Target B-4 (adjusted for use at 100 meters).

Only during the first series after each shot. Total time remains 6 minutes! After that, the use of a spotting scope is NOT allowed anymore. The board of SV Gilze-Rijen does not accept any responsibility for damage to weapons, loss or theft of spotting scopes.

Coaching by fellow shooters is not allowed, as this is experienced as disturbing by others.

Series 1: 6 shots - time: max.6 minutes

Series 2: 2 x 3 shots - time: 1 minute / 3 shots

Series 3: 6 shots - time: 1 minute

Weapon and/or ammunition failures are not recognised, unless there is clear breakage of a weapon part.

No own weapon? A club rifle is available at the shooting point. This must be booked in advance (with registration) so that the rifles aren't double booked.

Cost for using a club weapon is € 10,00, including factory ammunition (excluding the registration fee for the match).

If more than 6 shots are fired in the first series, there will be irrevocable disqualification!!!

The shooter who shoots 57 or more points, or has 18 hits in the visual, receives a beautiful commemorative medal, specially made in Switzerland. From 55 points one receives an honorary certificate. For veterans (year of birth between 1953 and 1962) the limit for a medal is 55 points and for juniors (year of birth between 2002 and 2005) this limit is also 55 points (respectively 53 points for the honor card). For senior veterans (born in 1952 or earlier) and youth (2006 – 2012) the wreath and honor card resp. 54 and 52 points as lower limit.

Rematch after a disappointing result is not possible.

Permitted for this part are all original service weapons in accordance with 'Militair Pistool' Match regulations of SV Gilze-Rijen. Raceguns and compensators are not allowed.

Wadcut ammunition is not allowed.

Shooting will only be done at 25 meters (at the indoor range).

Standing, one hand or both hands.

18 shots. There will be no practice shots.

All shots will be shot at one target.

Maximum number points: (18 x 10=) 180 points.

'Militair pistool' target.

Only with spotting scope (bring your own). First series after each shot. Other series after each series. The board of SV Gilze-Rijen does not accept any responsibility for damage to weapons, loss or theft of spotting scopes.

Coaching by fellow shooters is not allowed, as this is experienced as disturbing by others.

Series 1: 3 x 1 shot - 20 seconds each shot

Series 2: 5 shots - time 50 seconds

Series 3: 5 shots - time 40 seconds

Series 4: 5 shots - time 30 seconds.

Weapon and/or ammunition failures are not recognised, unless there is clear breakage of a weapon part. Malfunctions are significantly reduced with original factory ammunition. Only factory ammunition can be used in club weapons during the match.

No own weapon? A club pistol / revolver is available at the shooting point. This must be booked in advance (with registation) so that the rifles aren't double booked.

Cost for using a club weapon is € 10,00, including factory ammunition (excluding the registration fee for the match).

If, in any series, more rounds are fired than indicated, there will be Disqualification!!

The shooter who shoots 159 or more points receives a beautiful commemorative medal, specially made in Switzerland. From 153 points one receives an honorary certificate. For veterans (year of birth between 1953 and 1962) the limit for a medal is 156 points and for juniors (year of birth between 2002 and 2005) this limit is also 156 points (respectively 150 points for the honor card). For senior veterans (born in 1952 or earlier) and youth (2006 – 2012) the wreath and honor card resp. 154 and 148 points as lower limit.

Rematch after a disappointing result is not possible.