Bathurst Pistol Club has been at 110 Boundary Road, Bathurst since 1990. The ground has two outdoor ranges, an indoor air pistol range and amenities, and competitions are shot over 10, 25 and 50 metres. Pistols are available for hire for new shooters and for licensed shooters not yet eligible to buy their own.
Arrive 30 minutes early and check with the club before attending. Shooters from other clubs must contact the club first.
Membership is for Category H licence holders. Newcomers need to read the club's 'Trying pistol shooting as a sport' information on its website first, and there is a long waiting list. New shooter training runs only at 5pm Tuesday and 11am the following Saturday. Juniors can start at 12; children under 12 must be with a supervising adult and cannot enter ranges in use.
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Nearby on Find Shooting Clubs: Bathurst Clay Target Club (about 3 km), Mudgee Sporting Clays (about 72 km) and SSAA Mudgee & District Branch (about 72 km).
Get in contact with Bathurst Pistol Club and organise a visit or enquire about becoming a member.
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Most NSW clubs require you to complete a club application form, provide proof of identity, and either hold or be applying for a firearms licence. Some clubs also require safety briefings or probationary periods. Check each club’s listing or contact them directly for their specific joining process.
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