Cessnock Clay Target Club
Cessnock Clay Target Club: ACTA DTL, Ball Trap, 5-Stand and sporting clays at Maitland Rd & Duffy Dr, Cessnock NSW. Comps 4th Saturday monthly.
About Cessnock Clay Target Club
Cessnock Clay Target Club is an ACTA club on the corner of Maitland Road and Duffy Drive, about five minutes' drive from Cessnock town centre. The ground has five DTL/trap layouts, a Ball Trap layout and a newly opened 5-Stand layout, plus an air-conditioned clubhouse, toilets, hot showers and camping for travelling shooters at events.
Shoot days
Competition is on the fourth Saturday of each month, and field/novelty sporting clays shoots run four times a year. Practice is on Tuesdays, 10am–12pm and 3pm–5pm (DTL only), and on the second and third Saturdays of the month (DTL and 5-Stand/sporting). The club is closed on Sundays.
The club also hosts Continental and Double Barrel championships and memorial shoots.
Joining
Membership options include ACTA Full, Veteran (65+), Junior (under 18), a club-only New Start membership, and a club membership for members of another registered club. Come-and-try group shoots (minimum five people, age 12+) need no licence: a licensed member supervises and firearms can be supplied. Payments are by direct transfer only. Details are on the club's website.
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Nearby on Find Shooting Clubs: Cessnock Pistol Club (about 1 km), Newcastle Pistol Club (about 35 km), SSAA Newcastle Branch (about 45 km).
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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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In NSW, popular shooting disciplines include target rifle, pistol, clay target (shotgun), benchrest, IPSC, and field/hunting-based competitions. Many clubs are affiliated with organisations like SSAA, IPSC, PA, or TRA, and offer multiple disciplines for members to explore.
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