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[D3LTR33]

Originally Posted by GooSE

Bah, nothing to write home about.

The kick from a grenade launcher is minute compared to the 20mm rifle posted previously.

I can't think of anything else that comes in 40mm and goes.... "dooonk..........bang."

As for the Target Shooting mandatory attendance... You have to shoot a minimum of 4 times a year for each class of licence and atleast 6 times a year total. So for me with Class A and Class B, i would need to attend 8 times.

I can see myself attending 8 times in the first 10 weeks.... but i'd still rather not feel obliged to go do something if i don't have to.

Does anyone shoot at St Mary's in Western Sydney?

[AntiMatter]

Nice idea for a thread. Like the rem 700.

I am an IPSC pistol shooter myself. Here are some pics of my pride and joy, my custom built .38 Super Open gun. SVI parts, C-More 6MOA red dot, 3xbarrel ports and 3 port compensator. It's a wonderful pistol


Click to view full size!

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[GooSE]

Originally Posted by D3LTR33

I can't think of anything else that comes in 40mm and goes.... "dooonk..........bang."

As for the Target Shooting mandatory attendance... You have to shoot a minimum of 4 times a year for each class of licence and atleast 6 times a year total. So for me with Class A and Class B, i would need to attend 8 times.

I can see myself attending 8 times in the first 10 weeks.... but i'd still rather not feel obliged to go do something if i don't have to.

Does anyone shoot at St Mary's in Western Sydney?

Mate I'm 90% certain it's only 4 times a year. I'm cat A+B, and last year SSAA sent me a letter saying I hadn't met the criteria (had only been 3 times), and to make sure I go at least 4 times before March 31st.

I shoot at St. Marys sometimes, it's not too bad. Haven't really had a good look around, just gone straight to the 50m range directly in front of the shop counter. I guess they've got pistol ranges, etc.

EDIT: If you're using hunting club membership (thru SSAA) to support hunting on your licence, you need to attend an extra 2 times. So 6 total for me (cat A+B, targets & hunting).

[GeeBee]

Originally Posted by D3LTR33

M203 grenade launcher?

M79 and M203.

The fun stuff goes bang at both ends

Ive also fired an 84mm rifle from the shoulder

Absolutely no recoil at all.

[drcornwallus]

I have nearly finished the Journey from Non SHooter, to owning my rifles.

I did the safety course back in April on the 18th, I've done everything A.S.A.P as in getting paperwork in same day, Look forward to a 3.5 to 4 month wait to getting a rifle.

The easiest way is joining the SSAA. License will take about 2 months. Than the PTA's take 28 days +. They (Weapons Licencing Branch) are very overloaded at the moment and things are taking time.

I'm pretty sure you'll need 40+ acres to fullfill their requirements for vermin control. Not totally 100% on that tho.

As mentioned by Rass, The SSAA Belmont range allows non licenced shooters, you'll need to do paperwork (Form 33) which states you've got no issues which would stop you from obtaining a licence.

Belmont is $20 for non SSAA members IIRC, Rifle hire is $8 per hour.

so it's about $33.50 for a .22 rifle and ammo (50).

There is also a SSAA range on the sunshine coast.

[Rass]

Originally Posted by drcornwallus

The easiest way is joining the SSAA. License will take about 2 months. Than the PTA's take 28 days +. They (Weapons Licencing Branch) are very overloaded at the moment and things are taking time.

Your first PTA will be 28+ days, but each PTA after that will be between a week and 2 weeks generally. I popped in two applications for a PTA (one Cat A, one Cat B) two weeks ago, and I got a call from the gunstore on Wednesday saying they had recieved the permits.

I now only have three more Cat B application for a permit to aquire to submit

[Rass]

Originally Posted by AntiMatter

Nice idea for a thread. Like the rem 700.

I am an IPSC pistol shooter myself. Here are some pics of my pride and joy, my custom built .38 Super Open gun. SVI parts, C-More 6MOA red dot, 3xbarrel ports and 3 port compensator. It's a wonderful pistol

pix
pix

now that's a race gun!

How long have you had that?

[D3LTR33]

Originally Posted by GooSE

Mate I'm 90% certain it's only 4 times a year. I'm cat A+B, and last year SSAA sent me a letter saying I hadn't met the criteria (had only been 3 times), and to make sure I go at least 4 times before March 31st.

You're right, my bad. I was confusing the pistol requirements with the longarm requirements.

[Merudo]

Originally Posted by drcornwallus

I have nearly finished the Journey from Non SHooter, to owning my rifles.

I did the safety course back in April on the 18th, I've done everything A.S.A.P as in getting paperwork in same day, Look forward to a 3.5 to 4 month wait to getting a rifle.

The easiest way is joining the SSAA. License will take about 2 months. Than the PTA's take 28 days +. They (Weapons Licencing Branch) are very overloaded at the moment and things are taking time.

I'm pretty sure you'll need 40+ acres to fullfill their requirements for vermin control. Not totally 100% on that tho.

As mentioned by Rass, The SSAA Belmont range allows non licenced shooters, you'll need to do paperwork (Form 33) which states you've got no issues which would stop you from obtaining a licence.

Belmont is $20 for non SSAA members IIRC, Rifle hire is $8 per hour.

so it's about $33.50 for a .22 rifle and ammo (50).

There is also a SSAA range on the sunshine coast.

How much is SSAA membership?

[GooSE]

Originally Posted by Merudo

How much is SSAA membership?

$73 per year.

You get membership and a subscription to Australian Shooter magazine.

[Merudo]

Hah, consider it done.

I'm going to give them a call at lunchtime to confirm day and gun hire costs, some friends and I are going to go down on Sunday hopefully for an hour or two and I'll organise membership while I'm there.

Thanks very much to all above for the info

Cheers

[Merudo]

Well, Just got off the phone to the SSAA blokes out at Belmont, nice guy I spoke to on the phone, very friendly! I guess they want as many people interested as possible, heh.

Final word on costs is as follows




$27 non members/ unlicenced, as mentioned above have to fill out form 33 declaration by unauthorised person for use of a weapon at an approved range

you need
photo id
fully enclosed shoes
$8/hour for rifle hire, that's flat rate for whatever gun you choose

ammunition ranges from .22 to .308, costed accordingly


I'll DEFINITELY be heading out on Sunday now!

[Rass]

Originally Posted by Merudo

Well, Just got off the phone to the SSAA blokes out at Belmont, nice guy I spoke to on the phone, very friendly! I guess they want as many people interested as possible, heh.

I'll DEFINITELY be heading out on Sunday now!

Good stuff!

A few points -
Don't wear camo clothing.
Bring a handful of thumbacks or a stapler to affix your target.
Hearing protection is a must - you can buy earplugs there.
Don't be afraid to ask questions or ask for help - range officers are approachable.
Follow the direction of the range officers.
Keep the muzzle of the firearm pointed either at the sky (when you are moving to or from the firing line) or downrange (when you are at the firing line).
When moving with the firearm, ensure the action is open and clear.
When handing a firearm to another person, ensure the action is open and clear.

Generally there are two states when you are on the range-
1) range open - you can procede to the firing line, handle firearms and shoot targets
2) range closed - you cannot touch firearms or ammo, but can move freely forward of the firing line to inspect or place targets. Firearms are to be in an unloaded state with the action open and on the table or gunrack.

initialy when the range is closed, you will open the action of your firearm, ensure the chamber is empy and place it on the table or gunrack so that it inspectable by the range officer. You then move back away from the firing line until the range is cleared by the officers.

All of this is accompanied by sirens and PA speaker announcements, so you'll know what is expected of you.



edit - I also usualy bring a ragged old towel. never know when you might need it (the edges of the bench can be painful if you lean on them).

[jcorney]

Originally Posted by GooSE

Wait, so I'm assuming you guys have fired some sort of 40mm rifle from the shoulder?

as a few others figured out, M79. the M203 launcher was in very short supply when I was in the army.

GeeBee, never got to fire a 84mm or 66mm. most disappointed. did used to enjoy the SLR more than the Styer though

[Merudo]

Thanks yet again for the helpful tips. Many of your suggestions ring a lot of bells as the handful of times I have used a firearm (on a property and once at a range in nsw) I remember them saying all the same stuff.

But you can't be told enough times! Safety safety safety important if you want everyone to have a good time and no accidents to occur for sure.

As for the camo gear, why's that just out of curiosity? Not that I intend on going in camo gear, just wondering