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Want to try an Olympic sport?
You don’t need to know a member, own a pistol or have any previous shooting experience. You can come simply because the sport interests you. Pistol shooting is one of the few sports where age, size and strength are not major barriers — juniors from 12, parents, grandparents, men and women all learn the same skills and compete in the same club environment.
Introductory sessions
Two ways to have your first go
No licence. No equipment. No experience needed.
We supply the pistol, ammunition or pellets, targets and safety equipment, and you shoot under direct supervision. You bring photo identification, suitable clothing and a willingness to learn something new.
Air Pistol
$100 per person
- Use of a .177 calibre target air pistol
- 100 air pistol pellets
- Hearing and eye protection
- All targets
- Held Wednesday evenings
Live Fire
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- Use of a .22 calibre firearm
- 50 rounds of .22LR ammunition
- Hearing and eye protection
- All targets
- Normally held Sundays from 9:00am
Before you book
What does air pistol actually feel like?
Probably quieter and more deliberate than you expect.
There is no recoil. You stand at the firing line, raise the pistol in one hand and try to place a pellet into the centre of a target 10 metres away. Your instructor is beside you throughout the session.
The first few shots teach you something very quickly: the pistol is extremely accurate. The challenge is keeping yourself still enough to let it do its job.
That is the sport.
Before you book
Are you eligible?
These requirements are set by firearms legislation and monitored by the NSW Police — they are not the club’s rules. To shoot anywhere in NSW you must be over 12 years of age and be able to answer no to every question below.
- Within the last 10 years, been the subject of a Family Law or Domestic Violence Order, or an Apprehended Violence Order (other than one that was revoked)?
- Been refused or prohibited from holding a firearms licence or permit, or had one suspended, cancelled or revoked?
- Currently suffering from any mental illness or other disorder that may prevent you from using a firearm safely?
- Within the last 10 years, been convicted of an offence involving firearms, weapons, prohibited drugs, robbery, violence, terrorism or an offence of a sexual nature — or have a conviction pending?
- Been the subject of a Firearms Prohibition Order?
- Ever attempted suicide or self-harm?
- Currently subject to a Good Behaviour Bond?
- Currently subject to an Interim Apprehended Violence Order?
- In the past 12 months, been treated or referred for treatment for alcoholism, drug dependence, or a mental illness within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 2007, or as a mentally disordered person within the meaning of that Act?
On the day
What actually happens
Paperwork
You complete the NSW Police Declaration — Person shooting on an Approved Range or undertaking a Firearms Safety Training Course (form P650).
Safety briefing
A short introductory video on shooting and the safety requirements, then a written safety exam and assessment.
On the line
Your instructor takes you onto the range and stays with you while you shoot, with the pistol, pellets, targets and protective equipment supplied by the club. Nobody expects you to arrive knowing what to do — your job is to listen, take your time, and discover how difficult and how satisfying putting a shot exactly where you intended can be.
Bring photo identification — or an original birth certificate for minors. Guardians must also show photo ID, even if they are not shooting themselves.
Firearms safety training
Courses run at the club
Handgun — Provisional Pistol Licence
Safe handling courses for a Provisional Pistol Licence (“H” licence) are available by contacting the club directly. The requirement is an initial safe handling presentation including firing a pistol, two further visits within the following 30 days again demonstrating safe handling and following range orders, and a final assessment of safe handling practice. A safe handling certificate is then supplied with your application for club membership, as required by the NSW Police Firearms Registry.
Longarms — A/B safety training
We are also a registered target shooting club, which satisfies the genuine reason requirement for owning a firearm. Monthly competitions support your attendance compliance. Contact the Secretary to book a time.
Ready when you are
You don’t need to decide whether you want to join a pistol club or get a firearms licence. Just come and try the sport. Choose a session, check the eligibility questions and get in touch — we’ll supply everything you need and take you through the rest.