Conditions of Range Attendance

Updated: 07-12-2021

General Guidelines For Attending SSAA Brisbane

When attending the range for practice or competition please follow these basic requirements:

• Everyone MUST sign-on upon arrival.
• At sign-on a current firearms licence must be sighted by the shoot captain/range officer;
• If the firearms license has expired and a ‘renewal’ application has been lodged, the licensee must produce the expired licence together with the receipt of renewal. The expired licence is acceptable up to 42 days after expiry;
• An Unlicensed person must be accompanied by a licensed person who will supervise them directly. Alternatively, we have Introductory Rifle Packages available for licensed or unlicensed persons to attend with supervision and equipment provided by the club. Bookings are essential.

• Unlicensed shooters must complete a QPS Form 33 (Declaration by unauthorised person for use of a weapon at an approved range) and sign the range register;
• For the purposes of a Minor (11-17 years) attending a shooting range, the following is acceptable photo ID:
  • Passport
  • School ID with Photo
  • JP Certified photo of the child (certification to include Date of Birth). Only original certified photo is accepted
  • Learners Permit/Drivers Licence
  • Photo Identification Card issued by Queensland Transport - provides proof of age for Queenslanders aged 15 years or older
• All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. If they are not accompanied by their parent /guardian they are required to provide written permission to attend a shooting range signed by their parent/guardian;
• Any person who is considered not eligible for a firearms licence is not permitted to remain on the premises and should not attend.

• All range users must understand and comply with Range Officer instruction; the Range Standing Orders and Club Rules (on display in the foyer area);
• Anyone choosing not to comply with these policies and any direction from our Range Officers will be asked to leave the range immediately;
• All people attending the range must wear all personal protective equipment as directed, including wearing fully enclosed shoes and hearing protection. 
• For both Pistol Ranges, (regardless of firearm type being used) as per Pistol Range Standing Orders #17.4 – Eye protection must be worn at all times and ear protection whilst shooting is in progress.

• From 1st July 2022, Empty Chamber Indicators are to be used in all rifles to show clear.  The flags are available for purchase from the shop.This includes all rifles used at SSAA Brisbane including competition or casual practice on all ranges.  We ask that all shoot captains and range officers assist with the introduction of the use of Empty Chamber Indicators.

• Earplugs for hearing protection are provided as part of the Try Shooting Packages and are suitable for most people. If you have sensitive hearing or are uncomfortable in noisy environments then you should bring your own preferred hearing protection; such as earmuffs. Alternatively, we have a selection of earmuffs for sale ranging from $20.00 to $150.00.(Please note that noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds designed for use when listening to music do not meet Australian standards for hearing protection and therefore can not be used as hearing protection at the range.)
• Every person on the range must wear appropriate clothing; As a minimum:
  • Fully enclosed shoes – no thongs, sandals, or partially enclosed shoes e.g. Crocs.
  • A shirt/top that covers the upper torso e.g. T-shirt, ‘Polo’ shirt, no singlets. Short sleeves are a minimum requirement.
  • No more than one piece (or 50%) of camouflage clothing on the upper body or legs.
  • No clothing or items that may cause alarm can be worn e.g. military ‘Flak’ jackets, military-styled webbing, or combat vests, etc.
• Anyone who cannot/will not comply with range attendance conditions, should not attend;

Guidelines for attending Rifle/Shotgun Competition

• Bookings are required to assist with maximum numbers which will allow all shooters to finish within the allotted time frame. Walk-ins are permitted subject to capacity limits, however, bookings will have priority over casual attendees;
• If a shoot has to be cancelled, all shooters with bookings will be notified by email and bookings can be refunded or transfered to a later date. a notice will also be posted on the Sections Noticeboard
• When attending the range for competition everyone is required to complete the sign-on register, this is a legislative requirement. Sign-on is overseen by the shoot/vice-captains;
• Arrival time is 30 minutes prior to competition start time for sign-on and to help with setup;
• For SSAA Brisbane Q01 Junior members there is a support program to help with the cost of range fees when attending competitions. Terms and conditions apply, please contact the office 07 3395 0911 or email bookings@ssaabris.org.au during regular office hours (Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm) for more information;

Guidelines for attending Pistol Competition

• Pistol competitions are restricted to SSAA Brisbane Pistol Section Members ONLY;
• Bookings are required to assist with maximum numbers which will allow all shooters to finish within the allotted time frame;
• When attending the range for competition everyone is required to complete the sign-on register, this is a legislative requirement. Sign-on is overseen by the shoot/vice captains;
• Arrival time is 30 minutes prior to competition start time for sign on and to help with setup;
• SSAA Brisbane Pistol Section members, licensed or unlicensed, may attend Air Pistol competitions with club guns available for use. Cost is $5.00. Members must have completed the rimfire competency at a minimum.
• Unlicensed SSAA Brisbane Pistol Section Members may attend regular competitions under the following conditions:
  • They have been signed off as competent in the same firearm type (Rimfire, CF Revolver, CF S/Auto) Competency must be displayed to the Shoot Captain when signing on.
  • They attend the shoot with a licensed member who will act as their supervisor and provide the firearm to be used
  • The licensed members is permitted to bring a maximum of 1 unlicensed guest;
  • Unlicensed members are not permitted to attend action type matches;

Booking Payment Information for Competitions

• When making a booking for a rifle or shotgun competition, if you have a SSAA Brisbane Annual Range Pass (ARP) you will need to apply the Discount Code "ARP" on the last page. (do not type your ARP number) This will discount the Range Fee ($10.00) from the total. You must be logged in with your username and password for the discount code to be applied;
• Each member has their own individual username and password and are not able to make bookings for other members when logged in with their own account;
• If you are unable to attend your shoot please contact the office 07 3395 0911 or email bookings@ssaabris.org.au during regular office hours (Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm);
• In the event of a booking cancellation requiring a refund, this will incur a $5.00 administration fee;
• Only members with a SSAA Brisbane Annual Range Pass will have login details. ALL other members or visitors will need to book in as a guest. (scroll down the page past the login box).

Attending The Range For Casual Shooting

Before you attend

• Before making your booking, please make sure that you have checked the club’s website www.ssaabris.org.au for any further updates/restrictions;
• The Rifle Range is open to all licensed shooters;
• To bring an unlicensed guest with you to the Rifle Range you must have held your Category AB license for a minimum of 12 months. You must DIRECTLY supervise your guest;
• Use of the pistol range is strictly limited to licensed SSAA Brisbane Pistol Section Members;
• To bring an unlicensed guest with you to the Pistol Range you must hold a current Category H license, be a member of the SSAA Brisbane Pistol Section, and have held a Level 1 Range Officer accreditation for a minimum of 12 months. You must DIRECTLY supervise your guest;
• Each licensed person is permitted to bring a maximum of 2 guests, Guests do not require additional bookings as they will be using the same shooting position as the licensed shooter;
• Range attendance with a booking ($5.00 booking fee) will allow the shooter to attend the range from the beginning of the shooting session with a reserved bench. Bookings will have priority over non-bookings and casual attendees; 
• Range attendance without a booking is accepted 1 hour after the commencement of the shooting session and is subject to availability, until the end of the session time;
• Range sessions described on this booking site may change from week to week as required;
• The booking fee is non-refundable in the event of a lockdown directive, missed booking, cancellation, or incorrect booking. Please take care when making a booking;
• Range Fees payable are as follows (in addition to a booking fee):

• To become an SSAA member www.ssaa.org.au
• EFTPOS is the preferred payment method, cash is also accepted;

• When attending the range for practice everyone is required to complete the sign-on register, this is a legislative requirement. Sign-on is conducted at the shop counter and overseen by the staff/range officer on duty;
• Non-Members please type your birthday into the membership number field of the booking page. In the DDMMYY format. For example, 11th May 1989 is typed as 110589.

Attending the range

• Arrive no more than 15 minutes before session commencement;

· Targets and ammunition are available for purchase at sign-on;

· Maximum target distance is 200yd from benches, and 100m from standing post area. Steel swingers are located at 200m, 300m, 385m & 500m in the Standing Post Area;

• Minimum paper target distance for pistol practice on the 50m range is 20m;
• When using a shotgun, on the rifle range, steel shot Ammunition must be used to comply with environmental requirements.
• Only SSAA approved targets are to be used;
• Privately owned steel target frames are not to be used on the range without written permission by the Range Management Committee.
• All shooters MUST depart the range within 15 minutes after the booking session is completed (see note below if two consecutive sessions have been booked);
• Anyone choosing not to comply with these policies and any direction from our Range Officers will be asked to leave the range immediately;

Notes

• Pistol Range 50m - 50m Pistol Range - Target boards and Steel swingers setup at 25m. No FMJ Ammunition may be used;
• Rifle SPA - Rifle Range Standing Post Area. Limited benches are available. Muzzle brakes are not permitted in this area;
• Rifle Bench (MBA) - Rifle Range Bench where Muzzle Brakes are allowable;
• Rifle Bench (NMB) - Rifle Range Bench where Muzzle Brakes are not permitted;
• Shotgun Trap - Rifle Range Shotgun Clay Trap Machine. Steel shot must be used to comply with environmental requirements;
• Please note that firearms without muzzle brakes are permitted in all rifle areas;
• Two consecutive sessions may be booked when there are 3 sessions per day. When making the second booking please use your date of birth in place of your membership number. A separate booking fee is applicable for each booked session however only one range fee is payable. You must remain with your equipment between sessions OR remove equipment to your vehicle.