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Our association organizes a wide range of shooting competitions of a defence-sport nature for all categories of shooters.
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Our association organizes a wide range of shooting competitions of a defence-sport nature for all categories of shooters.
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The Semi-Automatic Rifle is a traditional, three-position technical competition for individuals, focused on precision shooting from semi-automatic rifles of caliber 5.45 to 8 mm at a distance of 100 m. Competitors complete shooting stages of 10 rounds in three shooting positions – prone, standing, and kneeling. The 135P target – an exposed prone figure with scoring rings – is used during the competition.
The competition builds on matches with the vz. 58 semi-automatic rifle, a civilian version of the Vz. 58 assault rifle, which served as the standard firearm of the Czechoslovak Army from the late 1960s and later also the Slovak Armed Forces.
After expanding the competition to include other types of semi-automatic rifles, mostly those derived from military platforms introduced in the armories of NATO countries, the competition now has three disciplines: Standard 58, Modified 58, and Open.
Competition disciplines in the semi-automatic rifle matches.
Shooting with the vz. 58 semi-automatic rifle in its basic configuration without muzzle devices or optical sights and with no modifications to its essential components.
Shooting with the vz. 58 semi-automatic rifle with permitted muzzle devices, optical sights, and allowed modifications.
Shooting with any semi-automatic rifle of caliber 5.45 to 8 mm with muzzle devices and optical sights.
The current version of the core document regulating SZVvZ semi-automatic rifle competitions.
A document that sets the basic framework for all competitions organized by the Slovak Association of Reservists.
A document mapping the changes to the rules as of the respective date.
The most common questions we receive regarding this competition.
Yes, non-members are allowed to participate. However, they compete under different financial conditions compared to members.
A shooter may participate in one, two, or all three disciplines in various combinations.
The use of special shooting glasses (with covers, optical lenses, iris diaphragms, etc.) is prohibited. Any covering of the eye with opaque materials is also prohibited.
The use of tracer, marking, armor-piercing, or incendiary ammunition is prohibited.
The Association organizes a full range of shooting competitions. More information can be found in our shooting calendar.
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