DESCRIPTION
These public sessions are held at least once a month, usually Sundays and sometimes Saturdays. These are non-exclusive group sessions and are perfect for individuals, couples, and small groups who want to give clay target shooting a try.
Who can try shooting?
- Anyone over the age of 12 (in fact 12 to 89 years so far!)
- Beginners to advanced, all fitness levels
- Licenced or unlicenced – No experience necessary.
What’s included?
- Shooting real 12 gauge shotguns, using live ammunition at moving clay targets whilst being instructed by Olympic Champion Suzy Balogh and/or her staff.
- Usually between 35-50 targets are shot at over the 1.5 hour session per person.
- Minimum group size is 10 people for the session to go ahead and a maximum of 16 people in each session.
- Everything you need is supplied – ammunition, targets, use of firearms, hearing and eye protection, shooting jackets, safety frames, range fees, insurance for shooters and spectators, temporary firearms licensing and temporary Shooting Club membership.
- 1 on 1 tuition when shooting – we will stand by you and guide you through each shot.
- Each participant will receive a signed, boxed clay target.
- We endeavour to take photos of each participant shooting and then upload them to Google Photos and send out the link for your free downloading.
What’s required of you?
- Photo ID (18+) – Participants must provide valid, government issue photo ID such as a Passport, Australian Driver’s Licence/Photo ID Card.
- Under 18’s Must Be Accompanied by a Parent or Guardian who has Photo ID (18+) AND government issued ID for the Under 18, such as a Birth Certificate and/or Medicare Card, which links the junior to the parent or guardian.
- Complete & Sign (in front of Hitting Targets staff) the NSW Police P650 Declaration including being able to answer “NO” to the following questions:
- Been refused or prohibited from holding a firearms licence or permit or had a firearms licence or permit suspended, cancelled or revoked?
- Been the subject of a Firearms Prohibition Order?
- 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?
- Within the last 10 years been the subject of a Family Law or Domestic Violence Order or an Apprehended Violence Order (other than an order that was revoked)?
- Ever attempted suicide or self harm?
- 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?
- Currently subject to a Good Behaviour Bond?
- Currently subject to an Interim Apprehended Violence Order?
- Currently suffering from any mental illness or other disorder that may prevent you from using a firearm safely?
- Book in Advance – Bookings are essential
- The willingness to have fun.
What does a typical “Try Shooting” group session look like?
9:30 Sign in to Range (show photo ID). Complete the Police Declaration saying you have been well behaved for the past 10 years and have been/are mentally stable.
10:00 SAFETY BRIEF, basic shotgun and range safety, gun selection/fitting & shotgun handling and firing techniques
10:10 Practical shooting instruction and coaching – warm up practice… until the participants get the general hang of it.
10:20 Mini Competition
11:00 “Quick Draw DUEL” – who is the fastest gun?
11:25 PHOTOS & PRIZE ceremony,
11:30 Finish
*Above times may vary.
Essential
Information including unlicensed participants legislation
