Frequently Asked Questions
Bathurst Rifle Range is open for Long Range Target Shooting most Saturdays from 1:00PM.
A full schedule of days we shoot & at which range can be found in the BRC Program.
Well, it is possible to get a rough sight-in at 300 yards (our shortest firing point) but you would need to check the BRC Program to see which Saturdays we are shooting from 300 yards.
Your best option to sight-in your rifle/s would be at the SSAA range which has targets at 25, 50, 75 & 100 metres.
The SSAA range is located right next to our range and is open Mondays & Wednesdays from around 2:30PM.
Well, the first thing you need to do is decide what you need your firearms licence for, (i.e. Genuine Reason... recreational hunting/vermin control, sport/target shooting, collecting, etc.) all the information you need can be found on the Firearms Registry website.
New licence applications are now processed online only.
All information for new licences can be found here --> New Firearm Licence Application
Yes, but we are currently holding only Category A and B firearms licence Safety Training Course for New Members ONLY and BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
To arrange an appointment and begin the membership process, you should first come to the range around 1:00PM on any Saturday we are scheduled to shoot .
Our shooting schedule can be found here --> BRC Program
You should also download (or otherwise obtain) the Firearms (Longarms) Users Guide and study this guide in preparation for the course.
The first thing you should do if you're looking to join BRC is come to the range any Saturday we are scheduled to shoot (see BRC Program) and talk to the Members and Captain to see whether BRC is the right club for you and the shooting discipline you are interested in.
Membership is not just a matter of completing a form and paying the fees. All new applications are subject to the approval of the club captain, therefore we require potential members to come and shoot with us for 2 or 3 weeks prior to submitting a membership application.
This isn't because we're unfriendly or a closed group, it's simply that we don't see any reason for potential members to waste their money on membership fees just to find it isn't what they were looking for.
No.
Bathurst Rifle Club is affiliated with NSW Rifle Association and National Rifle Association of Australia.
Our only liaison with SSAA Bathurst is a shared access to the SSAA range and our range.
Yes, visitors holding a current A/B firearms license are welcome to come and try Long Range Full-bore Target Shooting.
If you don’t have a suitable rifle yourself, we have a club rifle available for visitors at a minimal fee (around $45 including range fees & ammo).
The shortest distance we shoot is 300 yards, which is the required range to try out for the first time.
You can see when we shoot and at what distance by viewing our Program.