General Information

Obviously full-size cannon would be impractical, as well as being somewhat difficult to transport, therefore most competitors in SSAA Cannon matches use scaled-down reproductions of muzzle-loading historical naval or artillery pieces.

With a barrel length of a maximum 120cm, cannon are divided into two classes: Demi-cannon (up to .75in bore) and Open Cannon (bore greater than .75in).

Demi-cannon matches are shot between 50m and 100m, while Open Cannon is shot between 100m and 200m.

Targets for both classes are 1.2m high by 2.4m wide, depicting a fort. A door and two windows are marked. Points are scored for hits on the door (3 points), window (2 points) and the rest of the target (1 point).

In addition to the traditional cannon events, there is also a Mortar event whereby black powder mortars lob projectiles at a target flag between 100m and 180m away.
The barrel is set at 45 degrees, with distance and accuracy adjusted by altering the amount of black powder used.

Competitors launch seven shots with the five projectiles under 15 metres from the flag scored – the closer to the flag, the higher the score and the highest score wins.

Maximum Attendance

This competition will be limited to 10 competitors. Unfortunately no additional guests or spectators can be on site.

This event Open to Licensed persons ONLY

This competition is temporarly restricted to Licensed persons ONLY.

Range and Competition Fees

Range Fee $10.00 + $2.00 Admin Fee

Booking Information (Annual Range Pass)

When making a booking, if you have a SSAA Brisbane Annual Range Pass (ARP) you will need to apply the discount code "ARP12" on the last page.

This will discount the Range Fee and Admin Fee ($12.00) from the total.

For this to work you must be logged in.

Booking Cancellations

If you are unable to attend your shoot please contact the office 07 3395 0911 or email bookings@ssaabris.org.au during regular business hours (Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm)

In the event of a booking cancellation, this will incur a $5.00 administration fee.