Coffs Harbour Rifle Club shoots Fullbore Target Rifle, F-Class (Open, Standard and F/TR), Service Rifle, Field Class (centrefire and rimfire), NRL22 and Rimfire F-Class. It has over 250 current members and access to three ranges at two locations on the Coffs Coast.
The main range is on Dry Creek Road, Dairyville, and is owned outright by the club. It is an 80-acre complex with a rimfire range (mounds at 30, 60 and 90m) and a main range with mounds from 100m to 600m. Long Range matches use Silver Mountain electronic targets at 300 to 600m. Part of the Dairyville range is leased to the Coffs Harbour SSAA club and Bellingen Pistol Club. The second location is a leased 50m range on Howard Street, Coffs Harbour, for .22 rimfire rifles only, with standard-velocity or subsonic ammunition and no magnums.
All matches are at Dairyville. Service and Field Class run on the 1st and 3rd Sunday from 9:00am. Long Range runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 12:30pm. NRL22 is on the 4th Sunday at 1:00pm. Cat H pistol matches (rimfire, centrefire and high-calibre), currently on trial, run on the 1st Sunday after Field Class and the 3rd Saturday. Howard Street is open Wednesdays from 5:00pm, with shooting from 5:30pm.
There are two membership types, Local (CHRC) or NSWRA. Both include NSW Shooting Association Ltd membership, and NSWRA membership is needed to shoot open prize meetings. Range fees are $10 for adult members and $5 for juniors under 21; visitors pay $20 or $10. Use the enquiry button on this page for membership questions.
Find more shooting clubs in New South Wales, other NSW Rifle Association clubs, and clubs offering fullbore and F-Class. Nearby on Find Shooting Clubs: Grafton Rifle Club (about 71 km), Hastings Valley Hunting Club (about 131 km).
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Got questions about shooting clubs, safety, or getting started? We’ve answered the most common queries to help you find the right club and feel confident getting involved.
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.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreYes, many clubs in NSW offer try shooting days or supervised introductory sessions where you can handle and fire a firearm under the direct supervision of a licensed club member. These are perfect for beginners and are conducted under strict safety rules.
Read moreYes — NSW has dozens of active shooting clubs, ranging from large metropolitan ranges in Sydney to regional clubs across the Hunter, Illawarra, Riverina, and Central West. Use our directory to find clubs by location, discipline, and licence requirements.
Read moreTo get a firearms licence in NSW, you must complete an approved firearms safety course, have a genuine reason (such as sport/target shooting), and apply through the NSW Police Firearms Registry. You’ll need to be over 18, pass a background check, and wait through a mandatory 28-day cooling-off period. Many shooting clubs can help guide you through the process.
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