Come Join Us!
Where passion meets precision! Joining our club means unlocking a world of safe and exhilarating firearm experiences, guided by expert instructors who prioritize your skills and safety.
Take the first step towards becoming a skilled and responsible gun owner – join our pistol club today and elevate your shooting journey to new heights!
Types of Pistol Shooting
Port Macquarie Pistol Club is predominantly an ISSF discipline pistol club. Click on the button below to find out more about the types of pistol shooting we do.
Try Our Shooting Offer
Discover the exhilaration of shooting for the first time – a thrilling experience that combines precision, safety, and the joy of hitting your target!
3 Shooting Sessions for $30
Membership
Our membership fees are very good value. After you pay your yearly fee, we do not charge on-going range fees, or require members to purchase their own targets.
Requirements and Time Commitment
If you cannot commit to the program, due to work, study or family commitments - please consider very carefully whether you will be able to complete the course of training required.
The club's approval is needed to get a probationary pistol license - failure to complete the Training will result in Firearms Registry rejecting your license application or cancelling your probationary license if issued.
You are required to undertake three (3) competition shoots within six (6) months of receiving your Probationary Pistol Licence from the Service NSW.
This comprises the second part of your PPL Pistol Safety Training. These matches will allow you to become familiar with the Range Procedure while shooting under the control of a Range Officer. When your three scores are recorded the club will send you a Completion Certificate PPL Safety Training for your records.
You will need to attach a copy of this when applying for a PTA (Permit to Acquire) or a full H Licence as well as a proof of membership document. You are allowed to purchase two firearms after having your PPL six (6) months.
The club is required to notify Firearms if you do not complete these matches and you will not be able to obtain an H Licence when your PPL expires.
Try Shooting Membership Offer
Wednesday Evenings 5 - 7pm
3x Sessions
Cost $30
To be Completed in 8 weeks
Complete the P650 Application
Interview and Induction on approval of probation licence
Safe Handling Course
Join the club to have this fee discounted from your Membership Joining Fee
Book up to 3x Air Pistol Shooting experience sessions (under supervision and guidance)
Obtaining Your Pistol License
Firearms licensing in NSW is overseen by the NSW Police Firearms Registry.
The process to obtain a full Category H (Handgun) license will take at least 12 months and involves the following broad steps.
Step 1 - Join a Pistol Club
The use of pistols in NSW is highly regulated with licenses generally being issued for two reasons, those being employment or target shooting. We can’t help you with employment licenses but if you are interested in the sport of target shooting that’s a different matter. Any person wishing to hold a Category H (Handgun) license for target shooting purposes must also be a member of a registered target pistol club. Port Macquarie Pistol Club is one such club.
Step 2 - Probationary License
After joining a pistol club, you will undergo safety training and be eligible to apply for a Category H Firearm license. If successful you will enter a 12 month probationary period where you will be able to participate in pistol shooting events under instruction and supervision but will have limitations on owning and possessing Cat H firearms. There are government imposed mandatory participation requirements for probationary license holders.
You must participate in at least 3 shooting activities in the first six months of your probation and a minimum of a further 3 shooting activities in your second six months of probation.
Step 3 - Category H License
After completing your 12 month probationary period including all participation requirements, you will be eligible to apply to the NSW Police Firearms Registry for a full Category H license.
All target pistol shooters with Category H licenses must continue to remain a member of a licensed pistol club and continue to actively participate in the sport by taking part in at least 6 competitive shooting matches each year for which a score is kept.
Membership
If you are eligible for Try Shooting then you can apply to Join Port Macquarie Pistol Club.
Members will have access to the club house, all ranges, targets and club firearms at no additional cost.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
The annual membership fee is $360. Your membership includes membership to NSW Amateur Pistol Association.
A one off Training fee of $140 is applicable to all Unlicensed New Members (Not applicable to New Members who hold a category H license)
MEMBERSHIP PERIOD
The membership period is for 12 months and begins on the 1st July each year and finishes on the 30the June the following year.
Initial Membership Joining Fees are calculated on a monthly pro rata basis when you join the pathway through the year.
APPLICATION FORM
Application Form is available on request.
We require Two (2) supporting character references from a person aged 18 or over (other than a relative) that have known the applicant for a minimum of two years
Complete the Membership Application Form and return with photo ID/Drivers Licence and two supporting references.
Once your application is received and processed we will contact you for an interview with club officials.
Email pistolclubpm@gmail.com or use the below contact form to arrange an appropriate time.
