” So-called “schuetzen shooting” began in the US in the late 19th Century, having been introduced by German immigrants. It was one of the popular shooting sports, and occupied much the same niche as golf does nowadays. We try to make the Columbia Schuetzenverein events sort of like “a gun show with live ammo”, with participants bringing a large variety of seldom-seen old and new target rifles, and think of it as much more than just a target competition.”