Date & Time

·         4th Friday of each month (February - November).

·         Please arrive at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start.  

Field Rifle

The course of fire for the “Field Rifle” Competition consists of:-

·         10 rounds at 25m – Rapid Fire (4 lots of 3 shots with the best 10 to count)

·         10 rounds at 25m – Off Hand

·         Standing Post Rest 10 rounds at 50m 

·         Sitting Post 10 Rounds at 50m

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, Unfortunately, Club Rifles are NOT available at the Friday night 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

• BJTS Joining Fee $11.00 (Once off, SSAA membership required)

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.