How to Join Pistol Section

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

Wait for Statement of Eligiility to be processed Approximatly 2 month
Wait for next club Induction Usually 1 month
Join Pistol Club  
Maintain Membership & participate in Training Program before application At least 6 months
Wait for Licence application to be processed (inc delivery) Approx 3 months
Time for first PTA to be processed (inc delivery) Approx 1.5 months
Time for Pistol Section Join Date to taking home first pistol. Approx 10.5 months
Total time from Statement of Eligibility Application. Approx 13.5 months

 

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

Click to download the form

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:

CLICK HERE TO JOIN SSAA CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHARACTER REFERENCE TEMPLATE

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.

If you are already Category H licensed in Qld

In addition to the above requirements, transferees from other approved pistol clubs within Queensland are required to attend the induction course, and also submit a letter of recommendation from their existing pistol club. The letter must include the following

  • Must be on Club letterhead
  • Date of joining Pistol Section/club
  • Expiry date of current Pistol Section/club membership
  • Confirmation that participation requirements have been complied with.

Transferees are also required to bring in one handgun and 10 rounds of ammunition for each class and action they own.

  • Rimfire - .22lr
  • Centerfire Revolver - 38
  • Centerfire Semi-Auto. - 9mm

Note:


If you are already Category H licensed and transferring from interstate

In addition to the above requirements, transferees from other approved pistol clubs interstate are required to attend the induction course, and also submit a letter of recommendation from their existing pistol club. The letter must include the following,

  • Must be on Club letterhead
  • Date of joining Pistol Section/club
  • Expiry date of current Pistol Section/club membership
  • Confirmation that participation requirements have been complied with.
  • Must include clubs Licence/Permit number

Application for a Qld Category H Licence must be processed within 7 days of moving to Qld. Membership To assist with this further please contact the office. Ph (07) 3395 0911 (Tuesday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00 pm) or by email info@ssaabris.org.au  

More information about interstate transfer can be found at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/weapon-licensing/moving-and-queensland 

Transferees are also required to bring in one handgun and 10 rounds of ammunition for each class and action they own.

  • Rimfire - .22lr
  • Centerfire Revolver - 38
  • Centerfire Semi-Auto. - 9mm

Note:

 

Fees payable on the day

Fee Type Price Term Required?
SSAA National Membership $100.00 Annual Yes
SSAA Brisbane Joining Fee $80.00 Once only Yes
Annual Range Pass (no range fees payable when attending the range for rifle/pistol/shotgun) $287.00 Annual Yes
Pistol Section Fees (no competition fees payable when attending any pistol competition shoots) $40.00 Annual Yes
Induction Course (Paid when booking) $10.00 Once only Yes

(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. 

For more information about the Mandatory Safety & Competency Training Program

 


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.

Participation Requirements Information

Calendar of Pistol Shoots available at SSAA Brisbane

Noise Requirements for Night Shoots

 


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.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO BOOK INTO A PISTOL INDUCTION COURSE

CLICK HERE TO BOOK INTO AN INDUCTION COURSE