Welcome! This orientation will assist you in finding your way around the club. Always remember, if you have any questions, just ask a committee member.

Welcome!

This orientation will assist you in finding your way around the club.

Always remember, if you have any questions, just ask a committee member

Ipswich Pistol Club Inc

New Member Orientation

Range Map



On Arrival at the Range

• On arrival, check to ensure the red flag is flying at the main gate, or at the side of the air pistol shed if you will be shooting air

• If it isn’t – put it up!




• Then go to the range register at the back of R2 and fill it in (or in the Air Pistol shed if you are shooting air)

• Also (if required) fill in the Form 33A for unlicensed shooters

• Fill out your participation card and leave it with the range register






• Fill out the Range Register• If you are unlicensed, in the

“License No” column write “Form 33a”

• Category will generally be “H” for concealable or handgun

• Class will be “A” for Air Pistol, “B” for .38/9mm and “D” for .22cal

• Ensure you sign it• For licensed persons only, if

there is no designated Range Officer, complete the RO details yourself




• If you are unlicensed, also fill out the Form 33a

• You will need a photo ID card such as driver’s license or student card

• For residential address, fill in suburb only

• Ensure you sign it




• You also must by law maintain a Participation Card

• This must be retained for seven (7) years, and you will be required to produce copies of your participation cards for any license application or renewal

• Fill it out in the same manner as the range register




• It is YOUR responsibility to ensure your range officer has signed off your:• Range Register entry• Form 33a Entry• Participation Card

• Do not leave the range without ensuring all have been signed off – it’s YOUR record and YOUR responsibility

Range Register• Category will be:• H – for Pistol• A – for Rimfire Rifle

• Class (for Pistol only) will be:• A – for Air Pistol• B – for Centrefire Pistol up to .38cal• C – for Centrefire Pistol >.38cal to .45cal• D – for Rimfire Pistol .22cal



Range Standing Orders

• Range Standing Orders are posted on the back wall of each range

• You must read and understand these orders – they contain important safety and legal requirements

• Compliance is mandatory



Your Match

• New members will generally be shooting 25m target matches on Range 3 – see the club website for match schedules

• Ensure the Range Officer’s name is marked on the chalk board at the back of each range you will use



Your Match

• Contact the training officer several days prior to your match day to organise club firearms. .22cal ammunition will be provided as part of the training fee for the match

• Please email [email protected]



mailto:[email protected]

Your Match

• Depending on your level of experience, the Training Officer will either assist you personally, or pair you up with an experienced member for your match



Your Match

• A Safety briefing, and instruction on the firearm you will be using, as well as the match rules and objectives will be provided to you in a briefing before the match commences, as appropriate



Your Match

• Once your match has concluded, remember to ensure your range officer has signed off your:• Range Register entry• Form 33a entry• Participation card

• Keep your participation card with you and bring it to the range each time you attend



Once you are licensed

• Once you are licensed, you can apply to the Committee for a key to access the club as you wish

• Our permit allows us to shoot between 9am and 6pm almost every day of the year




• Days we can NOT shoot are:• Good Friday• Christmas Day• Anzac Day before noon




• We are also permitted to shoot rimfire pistols (.22cal only) between 6pm and 9pm each Wednesday, provided that day is not Christmas Day



Targets, Props etc

• There are a range of props, target stands, target frames, steel plate targets etc that are available for use by members

• There are strict rules related to use of steel targets



Targets, Props etc

• You SHALL NOT engage any steel target from a distance of less than seven (7) metres, regardless of ammunition type

• You SHALL NOT use jacketed ammunition to engage any steel target at ANY distance, or on any range where there is steel furniture – e.g. Range 2 and Range 3 or any IPSC course of fire where there are steel framed walls



Targets, Props etc

• At the conclusion of your shooting, all props should be removed and returned to the storage area, unless a Committee member authorises a range to be left “set up”

• If there is no Committee member present = pull it down and put it away



Targets, Props etc

• Your membership fees include all use of targets, props, patches etc

• This does not mean you can abuse them• Remember, it’s your club, and the cost for all

of this comes out of your membership fees• Please look after the club’s equipment – it

comes out of your pocket



At the end of the day

• If you are last to leave, it is your responsibility to check:• Flag is down• All cupboards/lockers are securely locked• Fridges in canteen are all locked• Remember to lock the gate as you leave!



To finish

• Welcome to YOUR club• The definition of a club is where

people with a like interest can come together to enjoy that interest with each other



To finish

• The Club is what you make it• Get involved, be part of the club

community• Target pistol shooting is a wonderful

sport for all the family



To finish

• Any questions or issues, ask a Committee member

• And remember – Be safe and have fun!



Welcome! This orientation will assist you in finding your way around the club. Always remember, if you have any questions, just ask a committee member.

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