General Information
Please read all the information below BEFORE contacting Match Director
IMPORTANT: It is not possible to shoot both firearms. Everyone has to choose either PCC or MR.
Thank you for your understanding.
Visas, Travel and Permits Information
Last Update: January 9, 2025
General Visa Information – Click Here
Lodging a SCHENGEN Visa Application for the Purpose of Sports – Click HERE
IMPORTANT – INVITATION: in the case of a competitor under the age of 18 (juniors/super juniors), it is necessary to report the details of the person (name, surname, passport number or ID) who is the owner of the firearm (parent, coach, etc.).
It is also necessary to report if the owner of the firearm is a person different from the competitor.
Report the above by e-mail to [email protected]
- INVITATION (Fillable Form) – Click HERE
- The BEST airport to fly in is Prague – Airport Procedures when Traveling with Firearms – Click HERE
- Please READ THIS for information on dealing with VIENNA Airport
- PERMIT PROCEDURE – Click HERE for Complete Information
- PERMIT APPLICATION with Czech Police – CLICK HERE
- Additional Information to the Permit (Way Bill) – Owner Confirmation – Click HERE
- CZE Embassies in IPSC Regions – Click HERE for Complete Information
- Storing and Transporting Firearms – Click HERE
- Travel Itinerary / Checklist – Click HERE
Additional Permits Information Per Country
- Brazil – Click HERE
- Great Britain – Click HERE
- Personal Information Required by Czech Republic Embassy/Consulate – Great Britain – Click HERE
- Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan – Click HERE
- Turkey – Click HERE
- U.S.A. Competitors: In the case of an application for the Gun Way Bill (PERMIT) by competitors from the USA, there is no need to prove ownership of the firearm. It will be enough if you submit a properly completed application form and notarized invitation. If you do have proof of ownership, you can present it.
Match Ammo and Permits
If you are requesting your permit for your firearm(s), it is advisable to also include in the application the required number of rounds (ammo), even if you plan to travel without ammo and to buy the “OFFICIAL MATCH AMMO” on the range.
According to current Czech legislation, the movement of foreigners (non-EU citizens) with ammo outside the shooting range is not possible without the appropriate permit (Gun Way Bill).”
GECO is the Official Match Ammo Supplier
Click HERE to Download ALL Important Information (Details, Ordering Deadlines, Price)
PROHIBITED Ammunition – Click HERE for Complete Information
IMPORTANT: It is not possible to shoot both firearms. Everyone has to choose either PCC or MR.
Thank you for your understanding.
OVER-LIMIT MAGAZINES:
In the Czech Republic, only holders of an exemption may have over-limit magazines (more than 10 rounds).
However, for the purposes of WS, the INVITATION, in which this is explicitly stated, entitles the competitor to use over-limit magazines.
The INVITATION also entitles the competitor to carry a maximum of 2,500 rounds of ammunition.
Each shooter will find INVITATION in shooting profile (registration website) no later than the beginning of February.
CONVERSION KITS:
Conversion kit is recognized by the Czech gun legislation the same way as the original firearm. The semi-auto rimfire is the “class B” firearm, so is the conversion kit (both must be registered). That means to bring it to the CZ the conversion kit must be registered in the European Firearms Passport or you will need the Permit (Gun Way Bill).
BARREL LENGTH:
There is NO limit for barrel length in the Czech Republic.
UPPER PARTS OF PCC:
In case the upper part is not marked with a serial number in your country, and you want to bring a spare upper part with you to the match, it is important to state this in the application for PERMIT (Gun Way Bill).
Your permit should therefore contain information about 1) the complete firearm (upper + lower part with serial number) and 2) information that you are carrying a spare upper part without a serial number.
Rule Books
Last Update: January 6, 2025
The Official Match Hotel is the Hotel SAVANNAH
The hotel is located in the host city of Znojmo, 19.7 km from the range.
Additional Options and Choices for Accomodations
- Camping Possibilities – Click HERE
IMPORTANT: Parking of caravans and campervans at the shooting range is NOT POSSIBLE due to the capacity of the parking spaces. - Additional Accommodations – Click HERE to download the complete list and contact information.
Range Information
Location: Hodonice
24 Stages
Range Information
Location: Oblekovice
6 Stages
PARKING AT THE SHOOTING RANGES:
There is NO CHARGE for parking. It is not possible to leave cars in the parking lots overnight. At the end of the shooting day, the parking lot must be cleared.
ENTRY TO THE RANGE:
There is NO FEE to enter the shooting ranges. Anyone can come.
The only conditions are decent and safe behavior. In the section of shooting boxes, it is mandatory to have eye and hearing protection.
Training Stage
Last Update: January 6, 2025
Registration Website for Training Stage – Click HERE
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- Registration will open on January 15th, 2025, 19:00 CET
- You MUST register to access the Training Stage
- Location: Hodonice Shooting Range
- Please check the Registration website for prices, availability, etc.
Firearms Rental
Last Update: January 14, 2024
Official Match Logo
Click HERE to download in JPEG Format
Click HERE to download in PNG Format
Tourism Znojmo
Welcome to the Czech Republic! Click HERE for General Information about the country
- Pubs and Restaurants: Click HERE to download the complete list of and contact information.
- Tourism and Sightseeing: Click HERE for Locations, Tips and Tricks to get the most out of your visit.
Taxi Services
BOLT doesn´t provide any service in Znojmo (they operate only in Prague and Brno), but there are local TAXI providers, who are used to ensure transportation for individuals as well as small groups to/from the shooting ranges – lots of them are usually used by shooters coming every year to Znojmo for EEO or Hot Shots matches.
Waiting time for the car for travels within Znojmo is 5 till 15 minutes (15 minutes is the time to reach Hodonice shooting range). For smaller groups it is necessary to order the transportation at least 24 hours before travel.
E.g. TAXI Petr Brezina and TAXI Libor are able to ensure transportation as well for group of 9 people in one car (transportation has to be ordered at least 1 day before travel)
All the Taxi dispatch centers are able to receive calls in English and the drivers are able to communicate in English at least in basic way. You can find the price list on the websites of given providers. Usually, the price is like 20-30 CZK (1€ – 1,30€) per 1 km
All the TAXI providers accept cash payment in CZK and EUR. Some of the providers (Taxi Znojmo – Petr Březina, Taxi Libor Znojmo) are able to accept as well QR payments.