43 (CF) Single Action - 4th Wed 6:00 pm

General Information

Single Action competitions are shot in the 200m Pistol Range. Single Action Shooting combines lever-action rifles, side by side shotguns and single action revolvers with roots dating back to circa 1800 - 1899. They were the days of the old American west where brands like Colt and Winchester were household names.

SSAA QLD - SINGLE ACTION INFORMATION

SINGLE ACTION SHOOTERS - OFFICIAL HANDBOOK

Targets

Targets used in Single Action matches are generally ‘reactive’ plates specifically designed for this type of competition. They are varied, with most common shapes being square, round or card-suit shapes often based on a 400x400mm size. Novelty targets, buffalo, ore cart and tombstone-shaped targets are also commonly used. Multiple targets are used on each match stage. Clay targets may also be used in some matches.

Ammunition Required

You will require enough ammunition for each firearm (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun) to complete the course of fire.

Magnum ammunition is not permitted at night shoots.

Additional Equipment Required

Equipment suitable for use in Single Action Competition.

Maximum Attendance

The attendance limit for this competition will be limited to 20 competitors.

This event is open to Licensed SSAA Brisbane Pistol Section members and Licensed guests of members.

• Members attending must be Members of a SSAA Pistol Section/Club.
• Members must be licensed for the Category of firearm being used (Category A/B & H).
• Members must hold appropriate accreditation where required (eg holster proficiency).
• $10.00 range fee/competition fee is payable at the shoot by all attending guests who are not members of the SSAA Brisbane Pistol Section.

Unlicensed Members
Unlicensed SSAA Brisbane Pistol Section members may participate in this competition under these conditions:

1. Competency: They must be signed off as competent with the relevant firearm type (Centerfire Revolver, or Centerfire Semi-Auto) and display this competency to the Shoot Captain at sign-on.
2. Supervision: Must attend with a licensed member acting as their supervisor.  The supervisor provides the firearm to be used.  Each licensed member may bring one unlicensed guest.

Unlicensed Guests

Unlicensed (form 33) guests may be invited with the specific approval of the shoot captain and must be closely supervised at all times when handling firearms.

Visitors and Spectators

Members are welcome to bring along friends and family as unlicensed spectators.

Spectators must sinn the range register as 'NOT SHOOTING', must not handle firearms.  Eye and ear protection is mandatory.