Brisbane Gun Club is a clay target club at 292 Mount Petrie Road, Belmont, part of the Belmont Shooting Complex about 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and airport. It shoots trap (including Continental, Double Rise, Deauville Doubles and Universal Trench), ISSF Trench (Olympic Trap), and American and ISSF skeet.
The club dates back to the early 1870s, when it began as a live bird shooting club, and moved through grounds at Eagle Farm, Albion Park, Hedley Park and Tingalpa before the Belmont ground opened on 26 June 1966. Belmont hosted the clay target events of the 1982 Commonwealth Games, as well as UIT World Cups, Trap and Skeet Nationals and the World Masters Games.
The ground has six trap layouts, three ISSF Trench layouts and four skeet layouts set up for American or ISSF skeet. LED lighting allows night trap. The clubhouse has a bar, kitchen, BBQ and a balcony overlooking the range, and the on-site shop sells targets and ammunition.
The range is open Thursday 10am–5pm, Friday 12 noon–8:30pm and Saturday 9am–5pm. Friday night trap under lights is for members and licensed shooters.
Come & Try sessions need no licence: coaching, equipment and supervision are included. They run on Saturdays only and must be booked; bring photo ID and wear closed-in shoes. Firearms Safety Courses for the Queensland licence are run at the club by external trainers. To book or ask a question, use the enquiry button on this page.
More shooting clubs in Queensland, trap shooting, Olympic Trap, skeet and ACTA clubs. Nearby on Find Shooting Clubs: Metropolitan Pistol Club (about 1 km), Brisbane Sporting Clays (about 2 km), Brisbane Pistol Club (about 2 km).
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To obtain a QLD firearms licence, you must complete an accredited safety training course, usually provided by a registered firearms trainer or shooting club. This includes both theory and practical assessments and must be submitted with your licence application.
Read moreThere are numerous clubs throughout Queensland, including in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Toowoomba, and Cairns. Each club may focus on specific shooting styles or events, so it’s best to contact them directly to learn about their offerings.
Read moreIn Queensland, shooters aged 11 to 17 can apply for a Minor’s Licence, which allows them to use firearms under supervision at an approved club. It’s a requirement for juniors who wish to compete or train regularly in the sport.
Read moreNo — you can participate in supervised shooting sessions as a visitor without a licence. These sessions must be run by a club that’s authorised by Weapons Licensing QLD and are typically limited to a set number of visits before you must apply for a licence.
Read moreMost QLD clubs offer introductory programs for beginners. You can attend a Try Shooting Day or safety induction session before applying for membership. It’s a great way to explore different disciplines like rifle, pistol, or shotgun before committing to a licence.
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