This is an open book exam which means that you can look back to the relevant section of this course to ensure that you fully understand the question and give the correct answer. Ssaa sydney branch is pleased to announce a new and exciting experience for people wanting to experience the thrill and excitement of participating in the shooting sports. Benchrest shooting is the oldest discipline in ssaa competition and is a rifle sport for centrefire and. The ssaa northern rivers branch rife range and pistol club is located in the township of casino, nsw in rifle range road. Also covered are the ssaas many rifle, shotgun and handgun shooting competitions called disciplines, as well as information about firearm parts, safety and. The office of sport administers the safe shooting program on behalf of the police policy office, nsw department of justice. The sporting shooters association of australia nsw represents the safe, fun and allinclusive range of sports available today. Safe shooting course one of the first steps towards obtaining a firearms licence, and participating in the safe, fun and unique range of shooting sports that ssaa nsw offers, is to complete a safe shooting course. The ssaa standard rules are common to all ssaa disciplines and the latest version of these rules take precedent over the relevant rules in a ssaa discipline rule book.
Ssaa wagga gun range big springs facebook 118 photos. Although formerly called military rifle, the discipline has in recent years adopted pistol competition. From the 1st april 2021, range rates and some range services will undergo a small price increase. Shooting and the ssaa a beginners guide sporting shooters. This is an open book exam which means that you can look back to the relevant section. Please note that failure to book will result in refusal of admittance to club ranges. May be an image of text that says austra safe shooting course one of the. The sporting shooters association of australia northern rivers branch promotes the shooting sports in a safe and inclusive environment. A myservicensw account linked to the nsw police force.
Our local ssaa club is the northern rivers branch which offers multiple disiplinces inlcuding rifle. Benchrest rule book sporting shooters association of. Once completed, an accredited club firearms safety training instructor will grade it and. Apr 09, 2021 we operate under the ssaa practical shooting rule book, with various modifications to suit the local range. The primary focus of this program is to assist shooting, hunting and collecting clubs meet work health and safety obligations and compliance requirements as assessed by the nsw firearms registry. Indoor shooting range sydney st marys is sydneys largest.
Ssaa act inc 2020 nsw dpi r license accreditation sessions. Sporting shooters association of australia ssaa national. For an updated schedule of prices, please click here. New south wales field and game association cooma branch inc. Safe shooting grant recipients 201819 office of sport. The ssaa safe shooting course at st marys indoor shooting centre is open to nsw residents only and photo id is essential. Im les gardner and i am proud to have been elected as president of ssaa nsw sydney branch inc. It comprises both theory and practical face to face components.
Established in 1948 to promote the shooting sports and. As the leading authority on the safe handling and use of firearms, ssaa nsw also make important contributions to government policy direction, industry research and development, tailored educational programs and training, legal and ethical hunting and conservation. The targets are generally reactive and vary in shape and dimension. The ssaa conduct the safe shooting course for people wishing to obtain a nsw firearms licence for category a and b longarms. If youre unsure about paying online, you can download the membership form and mailfax it to us details on the form. Practical shooting official national rules revised. Firearms safety course applicants for a new queensland firearms licence must successfully. Precision shooting competitors try to unite the three principles of precision, position. Where firearms are used, the rules for safe handling set out in the nsw. Please see our covid safe information requirements here. The shoot follows the rules set out in the ssaa combined services rule book. The international rule book comprises four main events. Turn left onto rifle range road just after the railway line as your heading out of casino towards tenterfield.
Ssaa act safety certificates are accepted by the nsw firearms registry. Ssaa nsw snowy river branch annual general meeting will be held at the coolamatong range clubhouse on sunday june 28th 2020 commencing at 9. Safety with pistol shooting is a prime concern, and you will find all club shoots are. Ssaa sydney is proud to present our latest media campaign promoting the shooting sports and encouraging people to get involved and try shooting. The theory required for the course is contained in this booklet, and candidates are advised to read the booklet thoroughly before attending the face to face session. Disciplines sporting shooters association of australia. Training sporting shooters association of australia. We are pleased to advise that following updates from the nsw government and.
With the increasing popularity of sporting clays or simulated field events ssaa developed and adopted versions of 5stand and sporting clays to promote as ssaa matches. Membership status with ssaa precision shooting sa inc. We feel its the perfect day to commemorate the first anzacs, many of whom were experienced riflemen, having grown up on the land or honed their skills in governmentsponsored. Cash must be the exact amount as change is restricted. For saturdays a booking is required to shoot at ssaa newcastle seaham range. Disciplines sporting shooters association of australia ssaa. Operated by the sporting shooters association of australia ssaa, it is an online service with free registration for ssaa members, dealers and the australian shooting and hunting community, including firearm owners, collectors and enthusiasts. How to apply for a firearms licence and complete the ssaa. Nsw hunter education handbook gold coast firearms training. Holroyd rifle range 2a hyland road, greystanes nsw 2145 a safe, fun and exciting way for ladies from across. The ssaa northern rivers branch rife range and pistol club is located in the township of. Safe shooting courses indoor shooting range sydney st marys.
Rodney was an awesome help on the day, took us through the various caliber weapons and provided some awesome tips. The ssaa runs hundreds of shooting clubs around the country and represents the interests of firearms owners, shooters and hunters on a national and international level. Benchrest rule book sporting shooters association of australia. A safe shooting course is a mandatory requirement for anyone seeking to obtain a firearms licence in nsw.
The ssaa nsw safe shooting course is for new shooters applying for a. No need to book but you may need to help with scoring or target changes. Just grab a bunch of dry twigs, light them up and you have boiling water in minutes. Ssaa bush kettle i bought the 1l kettle and may have to upgrade to the 3l version, its great. And the fire ring system is riskfree so you can put your fire out in seconds with your leftover water. The combined services discipline initially commenced in the 1980s in victoria and queensland, but is now proudly shot in all australian states and territories. Construction of pistol range and baffled firing line.
Contact the nsw police firearms registry on 0 362 562 and ask them to send you a. Sydney branch has 4 outdoor shooting ranges open to all branch members silverdale, holroyd, hornsby and anzac as well as an excellent indoor facility at. I thank the branch committee for having faith in me to continuing to pursue a direction for our branch activities that was set by our last annual general meeting in june 2019. Rules for ssaa practical shooting competitions suitable for both centrefire and rimfire pistol, rifle and shotgun revised 2010 no. You now need to book in to do the safe shooting course run by an instructor from ssaa newcastle branch by contacting 0458 537 435 to seek a place in the next available safe shooting course. R license restricted game hunting license accreditation sessions will be held at the ssaa act main range clubhouse from 6. We are pleased to advise that following updates from the nsw government and easing of restrictions we no longer require members and visitors to pre book range attendances. The ssaa nsw safe shooting course video has been specifically designed as an overview for new shooters applying the first time for a nsw firearms licence lo. Single action is a multifaceted discipline that uses original or replica firearms that were commonly used in the old west period of 1800 to 1899.
Shooters association official says its only a matter of. The ssaa nsw safe shooting coursehas been specifi cally designed for new shooters applying for the fi rst time for a nsw firearms licence longarms. Rulebooks sporting shooters association of australia. Sporting shooters association of australia nsw inc. For details or to book a safe shooting course, contact 0472 740 601. Gallery rifle centrefire, gallery rifle smallbore, long barrelled revolver and long barrelled pistol, though the ssaa principally supports gallery rifle centrefire at a national level. Licensed hunters in nsw must also follow a mandatory code of practice to ensure ethical, safe and responsible hunting takes place. This ad is scheduled to go live on thursday this week, for a total of 12 weeks, and will be featured in event and hoyts cinemas across the greater sydney area. Everyone has to pay attention while the range rules are being read to out over the pa system.
Financial members of the ssaa are entitled to public liability and personal accident insurance for their shooting and hunting activities through ssaa insurance brokers. Ssaa has been promoting the safe, fun and unique range of. Thanks to james as well for some great tips on the clay shooting. The ssaa nsw safe shooting course video has been specifically designed as an overview for new shooters applying the first time for a nsw. For anyone new to the range that means we want everyone to stop talking and pay attention to what is being read out you will note the two coloured lights at. Firearm and range safety and proficiency training section 9 course completion test. One of the first steps towards obtaining a firearms licence, and participating in the safe, fun and unique range of shooting sports that ssaa nsw offers, is to. Discipline subcommittee, with amendments by the ssaa national discipline chairmans conference and approved and ratified for printing by the ssaa inc national board. The whole day was awesome, full of excitement every moment. Complete the ssaa safe shooting course thank you for your enquiry regarding the ssaa safe shooting course. Ssaa junior development program st marys indoor shooting centre. A safe shooting course is a mandatory requirement for. Single action sporting shooters association of australia.
A copy of the ssaa nsw covid19 safety plan click here. Course completion test ssaa precision shooting sa inc. Junior shooters, 12 to 17 years old, can join our junior development program held on saturday mornings from 10am to 12 noon at australias largest indoor shooting range the ssaa st marys indoor shooting centre 30 power street st marys nsw 2760. The northern rivers branch is one of nsw s largest branches by membership, with nearly 2,000 members.
At our range, we shoot pistol and rifle in both rimfire and centrefire. Making a booking is quick and easy and will guarantee you a spot on the range and also ensures that we can provide a safe and clean environment in line with all relevant government requirements around crowd gatherings and social distancing. The dpi rlicence accreditation course is an openbook, multiplechoice test where the. The official page of the sporting shooters association of australia. This ad is scheduled to go live on thursday this week, for a total of 12 weeks, and will be featured in event and. Qualification course, such as the ssaa safe shooting course. Ssaa nsw is the peak body dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving the shooting sports in new south wales. The brokerage can also assist members with their other personal and commercial needs, such as motor vehicle, boat, caravan, travel, business, and home and. Before making your booking, please make sure that you have checked the clubs website au for any further updatesrestrictions the rifle range is open to all licensed shooters the pistol range is open to all licensed ssaa brisbane pistol section members with a level 1 range officer accreditation. Ssaa membership portal welcome to the ssaa membership portal. Firstly you dont need a licence to try shooting, if you just want to see what its like without. To book your place at an accreditation session or for general enquiries about the r licenses please contact. Join or renew sporting shooters association of australia. Aug 22, 2018 an official from australias largest gun group who was suspended after raising safety concerns at a sydney firing range says it is only a matter of time until there is another mass shooting.
This includes singleaction revolvers, leveraction and slideaction rifles and carbines, leveraction and pumpaction shotguns, and sidebyside shotguns without automatic ejectors. Ssaa gun sales has been designed to be australias most comprehensive firearms and accessories trading website. Ssaa precision shooting sa, monarto south, south australia, australia. Ssaa nsw safe shooting course booklet pdf click here. With over 58,000 members, ssaa nsw has the capacity to meet demand and remove the threat of feral animals in a strategic and timely manner. In the group classes the shooter attempts to place five or ten shots into the smallest group possible at distances of 100, 200 and 300 yards for centrefire and 50 metres and 100 yards for. Nonlicenced people are able to shoot on this range using a p650 form if they successfully negotiate directly with a range officer to authorise and supervise them during the shoot. In january 2006 a new shotgun rule book was approved with rules for these matches together with rules for highlow field shotgun. The ultimate try shoot experience is a fantastic way to introduce non licenced shooters and first timers to the sport. Smallbore shooting is a sports that can be undertaken on an equal footing by men and women, young and old. In becoming a ssaa member you become part of australias largest shooting organisation. Sign up to our newsletter to get current and upcoming news, views and events about firearms ownership, sport shooting and recreational hunting issues, important ssaa news, special offers and timesensitive news. Should you require further information on any of the below, please contact your local branch or you can contact us directly.
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