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SENIORS
Any person 18 years or over interested in rifle shooting as a sport and would like to try their hand can contact the Railway and Tramway Instititue Rifle Club Incorporated by email at rail_n_tram@yahoo.com
The club shoots Saturday afternoons between 1pm to 4-45pm at Anzac Rifle Range, Franklin Street, Malabar, Sydney, NSW over distances of 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800 metres. The club's hut is located in the brick building marked "B" block which is the middle row of the three buildings as you enter the range on the left.
BEFORE BEING ABLE TO SHOOT
Those persons interested, MUST, either possess a current Category "B" shooters Licence endorsed Target Classification OR if unlicenced or do not possess the Category "B" licence classification. You will be required to complete a NSW Police Firearms Registry Form P650 if all questions are answered NO then you may be able to shoot immediately, if any question is answered YES then your application will have to be forwarded to the Firearms Registry for adujication. You will be required to complete a temporary membership with the NSW Rifle Association (currently $20 for 3 months as of 21/11/08). This approval lasts three months from the date of commencement. During this time you decide if you like target shooting enough to continue and obtain a full licence.
Yes, I would like to try shooting, for more information click on the Marksman Introduction Program in PDF format.
FIREARM SAFETY TRAINING COURSE - The Firearm Safety and Training Council is an approved body responsible for pre-licence firearm safety training. Police accredited Firearm Safety and Training Officers who are members of approved shooting clubs do this training.
A Statement of Attainment in Firearms Safety is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. A fee of $99.00 including GST will be charged for the adult course and issue of a Statement of Attainment. This fee does not go to the Government but is divided between the local shooting club that will conduct the Firearm Safety Training Course and the Firearm Safety and Training Council. The monies collected will be used by the Council in developing and promoting shooting sports within the states and at Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games and international shooting competitions.
A fee of $99.00 for adults and $55.00 for minors should be paid to the Firearms Safety and Training Officer when registering for the Firearm Safety Training Course.
Upon successfully completing the course you will be given a Statement of Attainment. This Statement of Attainment contains a declaration, which you should read and understand before signing. The Statement of Attainment must accompany your Firearms Licence application.
JUNIORS (MINORS)
Juniors aged 12 to under 18 years MUST obtain a Minor's Permit from the NSW Police Firearms Registry (a fee is charged by the Police Service currently $75 as of January 2005), they need the written permission of a parent or guardian. A minor's permit only authorises the minor to use a firearm whilst under supervison of a Senior who holds a shooter's licence of the class of firearm being used. Minors also need to complete the Statement of Attainment, at present (22-10-2006) the prescribed fee is $55, see above for details.
Juniors can also complete the Form P650 to try shooting. If all questions are answered NO then you may be able to shoot immediately, if any question is answered YES then your application will have to be forwarded to the Firearms Registry for adujication. You will be required to complete a temporary membership with the NSW Rifle Association (currently $20 for 3 months as of 21/11/08). This approval lasts three months from the date of commencement. Your parent or Guardian MUST give written permission on the P650 and the adult must produce identification.
Yes, I would like to try shooting, for more information click on the Marksman Introduction Program in PDF format.
Due to the recoil of 7.62mm and .308W calibre rifles juniors normally need to be aged about 15 years to avoid being hurt. A parent or guardian is also required to give their approval for their child to shoot with our club.
Should your child be keen to try shooting then consideration should also be given to contacting a smallbore rifle club. These clubs shoot .22 calibre rifles over 50 metres, some also shoot 20 metres and 90 metres. Clubs are scattered throughout the metropolitan area, e.g. Sutherland shire, Malabar, Hornsby, Liverpool, North Rocks, Manly. Bexley and Hurstville clubs both shoot at Roberts Road, Peakhurst, opposite the tennis courts.
Should you desire futher information on target shooting in NSW or Australia have a look at the Links page of our website.
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