Unique concept of target shooting competitions in practical field conditions

There are many shooting disciplines, because the weapons available are so diverse. The hunting rifle sport shooting originated from the need for hunters to practice in a practical and realistic environment, thereby making them competent shooters and developing them as more effective and ethical hunters.

However, it has also built a platform for those shooters who do not necessarily want to hunt but who want to participate in an exciting shooting sport whereby they potentially can perform to the highest level of eventually representing the country as Protea shooters. It has developed in such a way that it is no longer deemed a hunting or blood sports organisation, but a pure sports-shooting organisation that simulates hunting conditions.

Nationally there are about 400 registered league shooters who take part in about 20 provincial and district tournaments annually, with visitors also welcome. This translates into an additional 550 shooters who participate for the sheer fun of it. Annually,