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Safety checks before going into the shooting gallery. swissinfo.ch -
Talking shop before the competition. swissinfo.ch -
Assault rifles, carbines and pistols are the weapons of choice. swissinfo.ch -
Where the munition is distributed. swissinfo.ch -
60 shooters take part in the competition at a time. swissinfo.ch -
Competitors have to shoot over a distance of 300 metres. swissinfo.ch -
The carbine, the old Swiss army gun, is still a favourite. swissinfo.ch -
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This year more men, women and young people returned to the competition. swissinfo.ch -
Ear plugs and protection are essential, but fingers will also do if needs be. swissinfo.ch -
Pistol shooting takes place over a distance of 25 or 50 metres. swissinfo.ch -
The village children help out with the competition. swissinfo.ch -
People enjoy the get-together, which is not just about shooting. swissinfo.ch -
Shooting is a national sport, but for most people taking part is more important than winning. swissinfo.ch
The biggest shooting competition in the world.
This content was published on March 13, 2009 - 15:35
Shooting competitions took place across the whole of Switzerland over the first weekend of June, including in Überstorf, in canton Fribourg. Around 2,000 people from the region took part. In Switzerland as a whole, the number of participants was around 146,000. The annual event mixes sport and competition with a party atmosphere. (Photos and text: Christoph Balsiger, swissinfo)
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