Date & Time

• 2nd Saturday of each month (February - November).
• Please arrive at 12:30pm for a 1:00pm start.

Rimfire Silhouette

In the Rimfire Silhouette matches, 40 shots are taken, one at each of the 10 animal silhouettes

placed at the following distances;

• Chickens 40m
• Pigs 60m
• Turkeys 77m
• Rams 100m 

More information on Rimfire Silhouette

Equipment 

• Any .22LR rimfire bolt action sporting type, magazine-fed, fitted with telescopic sight with a magnification of x6 or lower or adjustable to x6 or lower. 
• Dedicated target-type rifles and thumbhole stocks are not permitted.
• If you do not own your own 22lr Rimfire Rifle, Club Rifles are available at the Saturday shoot. 
• It is recommended that you bring at least 100 rounds of .22lr ammunition. This will allow for practice and competition.  Ammunition is available for purchase on Saturday from the range shop.

Costs

• Range Fee* $5.00 + Comp Fee $5.00 = $10.00  
• BJTS Joining Fee $11.00 (Once off, SSAA membership required)

*SSAA Brisbane Q01 junior member, there is no range fee payable when attending competitions

Bookings

• Registrations are to be made in the name of the Junior attending. 
• Any Fees payable are paid on arrival.

Requirements

• Juniors must bring a photo ID with proof of date of birth.  (Ages 11-17 inclusive)

• For the purposes of a Minor attending a shooting range, the following is acceptable photo ID:
  • Australian 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

• Parent/guardian must remain with juniors at all times. 

• Adults bringing juniors who are not the legal parent/guardian must bring a letter from the parent/guardian authorising the junior to attend the range to participate in the shooting activity.

• Fully Enclosed footwear and hearing protection are also required (both the Juniors and their adult guardian).

• All range attendance must comply with the SSAA Brisbane Conditions of Range Attendance

Attitude

• Prepared to have a good time and be taught to shoot safely
• Junior shooters will be provided guidance on-
  • Safe handling of firearms
  • Safety requirements at the range
  • How to shoot from the bench, standing and other shooting positions
  • How to shoot competitions including “Field Rifle” & “Rifle Metallic Silhouette”.
  • Techniques to improve accuracy
• Competitive level depends on the individual’s choice.
• A willingness to be well behaved and act in a mature manner is a mandatory requirement.

New Shooters Joining the Junior Section.

• New juniors will not be required to compete in the competitions
• Transition to competitions once the individual is satisfied with their own ability

Additional information

• Membership of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia is not initially compulsory for the Junior Target Shooter, however, membership is expected after 3 attendances.   The junior must be a member to enter SSAA postal and other major SSAA competitions.
• If you are interested in joining the Brisbane Junior Target Shooters section please contact ssaabjts@gmail.com for information on how to become a member.

To make a bookings please click on the REGISTER button at the top of this page.