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BJV Gams and Kurzwaffen Needle Shoot

Test your skills with this shooting event!

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Note: This event has already passed.

The course of fire for the BJV Gams pin requires the use of a big game approved caliber (6.5mm or larger) and consists of two parts. Engaging two different sized targets at 100 meters using a seated supported position - three shots, and a prone supported position - three shots. Must acquire 29 points from the prone and 28 points from the seated.

BJV Kurzwaffen Pin (pistol). Shooters will be at a distance of 10 meters using a pistol approved for a finishing shot on game. (9mm or larger) three shots will be taken on a wild boar target, three shots on a Roe deer target and three on a fox target. For each target, two lethal hits must be obtained. If the shooter fails the two lethal hits on any target, the entire course of fire must be repeated.

Note: The $20 is for the first attempt for either needle. If participant does not accumulate enough points for their first attempt, they may try again at the reduced rate. $6 for Gams; $4 for Kurzwaffen.

Also, since this is for U.S. hunters that have a valid hunting license, there should no need to rent one of our rifles. Ranges fees are included in the cost. Ammunition costs are additional.

Open to US ID Cardholders 18+ with valid German hunting license.

Location: Rifle and Pistol Range (R116)

Cost

Gams Needle: $20, $6 per attempt after. Kurzwaffen Needle (pistol): $20, $4 per attempt after.

Registration Information

Pre-register July 8, 2021. Click here to register by email. All payments made the days of the shoot at the range.

Program
Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation