The SSAA Brisbane Range has 3 pistol ranges in addition to the Rifle & Shotgun ranges.

• A 200m Pistol Metallic Silhouette Range 
• 50m Pistol Range with static and turning targets
• Indoor Air Pistol Range 

Each month the club runs 45 competitions and is open for practice 6 days a week. Competitions are held throughout the week, some during the week both daytime and evening (starting at 7:00 pm), and on weekends. Competitions available include,

• Metallic Silhouette (18m Air Pistol, 50m Rimfire, 100m Rimfire, 100m Centerfire & 200m Centerfire)
• SSAA Practical Shooting / Action Match (IPSC style match, Steel Challenge, Falling Plate Match)
• Australian Police Service Match
• Single Action Match
• Target Pistol

TO JOIN THE SSAA BRISBANE PISTOL SECTION

FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW

Please Note: For the safety of all members on the range, it is a requirement that to join the SSAA Brisbane Pistol Section you must be able to understand and comply with all range commands and instructions provided in English without translation.

TIMELINE FOR LICENCE APPLICATION

DO YOU HOLD A CURRENT FIREARMS LICENCE?

IF NO go to Step 1

IF YES go to Step 2

1. STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

If you do not have a current firearms license you must obtain QPS Form QP 515 Statement of Eligibility

Submit the completed form at your local Police Station. (No fee) You will need to have the following information to complete the form:

• Photographic ID e.g. Drivers Licence;
• Proof of address e.g. Rates/Electricity account.

The ‘STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY” will be sent to you in the mail. There is no cost applicable to this application.

Upon receipt of the Statement, immediately contact the club to book into the next available Induction. Please note the Statement is valid for only 3 months to join a pistol club.

The original of the “STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY” must be submitted with your application to join the Pistol Section.

Please do not book into induction until you have received the Statement for Eligibility in the mail.

2. JOIN THE PISTOL SECTION

To officially join the Pistol Section of SSAA Brisbane, you must attend induction and you will be required to produce or complete an application for the following:

• SSAA Membership Click here to join SSAA if you are not already a member.
• Current Drivers Licence / 18+ Card
• Current Firearms Licence.
• 2 Character References 

Two signed character references are required from persons who have known you for at least 2 years, they must be over 18 years, and on the electoral role. They must not be related or living at the same address. They also cannot be staff or committee at SSAA Brisbane. Please use the template provided to ensure all the information required is provided.

Fees payable on the day

(Prices indicated are for adult members, concession rates may be available for Juniors, Pensioners and Self Funded Retirees)

(All Fees are subject to change without notice)

All new members, upon completing Induction and joining the pistol section, must complete the coaching session (conducted as part of the induction course) before attending any scheduled competition shoots.

NOTE: May Induction courses, 13 months fees will be charged to avoid having to process a renewal in less than 1 month.

Upon completion of the above steps your 6 months’ probation period begins.

Once you have completed the induction you then start to attend the Trainee Shoot on Thursday evenings at 6.00pm. The Trainee Shoot is suitable for unlicensed and licensed pistol section members needing to complete the Notice of Competency to be signed off as competent & enable them to apply for their Cat H licence and/or purchase the handgun of their choice. The Trainee Shoot is running both rimfire and centrefire shoots and attendance is by booking via the online system. The fee payable at the time of booking covers the cost of ammunition and club firearms. Rimfire semi-auto session is $15.00 per session, and centrefire semi-auto or revolver is $45.00 per session.

SSAA Brisbane has created the Safety & Competency Training Program to better manage the Competency Program that has been around for many years to ensure all members are given the same training in the safe handling of firearms. The Safety & Competency Training program is mandatory for all new members of the pistol section. Licensed members transferring are assessed for competency based on the same requirements before being able to attend any club shoots. Please follow the link below for more information.

AT INDUCTION ALL NEW MEMBERS ARE OFFERED A ONE-TIME-ONLY PRE-BOOKING FOR THEIR FIRST TRAINEE SHOOT. 

3. FIREARM SAFETY COURSES

Under the Qld Weapons Act, you are required to be a member of a pistol section/club for a MINIMUM of six months before you are eligible to apply for your concealable license. The firearms safety course for Cat H MUST BE COMPLETED before you can apply for your concealable license. Bookings can be made at the range shop or office by telephone. Our qualified Instructors conduct these courses quarterly. This course may be completed during the 6 month probation period.

Upon completion of this course, you will be issued with a “STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT”.

The statement is valid for 12 months.

4. PARTICIPATION

Under the Qld Weapons Act, participation requirements are required to be met and it is the sole responsibility of the individual members to understand and ensure compliance. 

Participation record cards are provided when you join and must be completed each time you attend the range for handgun shooting.

You are required to provide copies of your participation record card to your club in July each year to enable details to be submitted to the Qld Police Firearms Branch when requested.

You must retain your participation record card/s for presentation when you renew your Category H Qld Firearms Licence. It is good practice to not dispose of them at all.

You are required to participate in a minimum of 6 competition shoots per year if you have a handgun registered against your license. This is a minimum and will depend on the classes of handguns owned.

5. FIREARMS LICENCE APPLICATION

Once you have been and member for at least 6 months, have participated in at least 3 competition shoots in the previous 6 months, completed the Cat H safety course you will then need to get a QP518a from the pistol section (verifying all these details) then you can apply for the licence. To obtain this letter from the club, complete the Request for documentation form and return it by email with the required attached documents as described on the form to bookings@ssaabris.org.au.