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| What if I just want to try the sport
to see if I like it? |
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Come along to the club on a
Thursday or Saturday afternoon - the club has a gun you can use. You will need
to complete a form and provide proof of identity
(a drivers licence is fine). |
Is Clay Target Shooting a safe sport?
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Yes. Clay Target Shooting is very safe indeed.
Safety rules are rigidly applied. |
Is it well regulated and controlled?
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Yes. Clay Target Shooting is regulated by a
national body and controlled by States, Zones and individual Clubs. |
Is it recognized internationally?
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Yes. Practically every country in the world
participates in the sport. It is a major Olympic sport. |
How many different types of shooting
are there?
|
We call them shooting disciplines and there
are quite a number. Trap, Skeet, Trench, Sporting to name a few. These will become more
apparent as you progress in the sport. Competition and practice is available in any or all
those disciplines. |
How often can I shoot at my club?
|
We usually have one Trap, Skeet & Trench
competition each month and the club is available for practise on other days. |
| I may feel nervous when I first start. |
Everyone sometimes feel a little apprehensive
at the start. We will stand next to you as you shoot and remain until you have your full
confidence. |
| Are there handicaps and grades? |
Yes. You will always be handicapped and graded
according to your ability. Grades are AA, A, B & C. Handicaps are based on measured
distances on the shooting marks. |
| Is coaching available? |
Yes. Free coaching is available and also
instruction on gun safety and handling. |
What sort of equipment do I need?
|
Well, let’s start with a 12 gauge shotgun
which normally is an “Under & Over” type, we recommend that new shooters
purchase a secondhand gun in the first instance. Ear and eye protection are
recommended together with a shooting jacket. |
Where can I purchase Ammunition?
|
Ammunition is available from the Club or from
different dealers who are normally on the grounds. |
| Can I reload my own Ammunition? |
Reloading components and reloading apparatus
can be purchased. However, we recommend that you gain some experience with factory
ammunition first. |
| Is reloading difficult? |
No. With simple precautions it is easy
to reload. There is a lot of technical information available and other shooters are always
available to give advice. |
| What sort of Firearms Licence do I
need? |
Category “A” firearms is all that is
necessary. |
| How do I go about getting that
Licence? |
'Firstly you must make application to
join the club. You will then be required to undertake the Firearms Safety Course.
Upon the successful completion of this course you will receive a 'Statement of
Attainment'. The Statement of Attainment and evidence of club membership are key
documents in obtaining your licence. Obtain a Firearms Licence Application form from
your nearest Police Station, pay the prescribed fee and lodge the application.
It usually takes several weeks for your application to be considered by the Police. |
| What are the costs involved in
obtaining the Licence? |
Club membership and Australian
Clay Target affiliation fees may vary according to your circumstances. The Safety Course
fee is $66. The Weapons Licence Fee amount is presently $80. |
| Is there a dress code for Clay Target
Shooting? |
Most certainly is. You will require closed
shoes, joggers or boots. (no thongs) casual dress but no singlets and no camouflaged
apparel of any kind. |
| What facilities can I expect to find
at a Club? |
All Clubs provide basic facilities and various
forms of refreshment and food facilities. |
| Will I be able to join members going
to other Clubs? |
Most definitely. This is one of the
most rewarding parts of our sport. The friendship and social interaction on these
occasions is one of the sport’s major highlights. |
| What is the highest level I could
achieve? |
Many have reached Olympic standard and have
won Gold, Silver, and/or Bronze. Others have become Zone, State, or National
champions. Many achieve a warm satisfaction from competing or just being part of
great activity with a fine group of sportsmen. |
| Am I covered by Insurance? |
There is a basic Insurance Cover against
injury whilst on the grounds. |
| Can I shoot wildlife at the Club? |
Absolutely not! It is an offence to shoot at
any wildlife on our grounds. Transgression of that rule carries a penalty of instant
dismissal. |
