Feuerschützenverein 1896

Feuerschützenverein 1896 Klingenberg e.V. is a longstanding shooting sports club based in Klingenberg am Main, Germany. Founded in 1896 as a Zimmerstutzen shooting club, it has grown into an active community centered on sporting precision, tradition and fellowship. The club operates its own clubhouse and shooting facilities at Roten Stutz, where members take part in training and competitions.

Its sporting activities include rifle events such as 100-metre and 300-metre scoped shooting, the Karabiner Cup, black powder shooting and competitions associated with the BSSB and DSU. The club also holds a range of traditional and social events, including its annual king’s shooting and celebration, the Winterwaldfest and New Year’s Eve cannon firing. Its history, displays and events reflect its connections with Klingenberg and the surrounding region.

The association welcomes experienced and recreational shooters, returning participants, visitors and others interested in the sport. It emphasizes responsible conduct, mutual support and an inclusive club life that brings generations together, combining athletic ambition with community involvement and local heritage.