Hillcrest Indoor Pistol Club (HIPC) runs an indoor range at 18 Elliott Court, Hillcrest, in Logan south of Brisbane. The range has 18 lanes of 25 metres, each with its own target retrieval, plus six-stage ventilation, range-officer call lights, CCTV and an air-conditioned viewing room.
Tuesday evenings are for Air Pistol, Single Action, Metallic Silhouette and rifle competitions. Thursday evenings are IPSC, which requires the IPSC holster course. The main club competition runs on Sunday mornings in two seasons a year. Members who can't make the set competitions can enter a Rolling Competition.
General practice runs weekdays and Saturdays 10am–5pm and Sundays 11am–5pm. The range is closed on public holidays, over Easter and Christmas/New Year, and to general practice during competitions.
The Public Gallery lets people book in to try pistol shooting without a firearms licence. Pistol shooting at the club is open to ages eleven and up. The club's Forms & Links page has guides to membership, club approval (PTA) and the licence application. For anything else, use the enquiry button on this page.
More shooting clubs in Queensland, indoor pistol, air pistol, IPSC and other pistol shooting. Nearby on Find Shooting Clubs: Brisbane Sporting Clays (about 17 km), Brisbane Pistol Club (about 19 km), Metropolitan Pistol Club (about 19 km).
Ready to live a new experience? Book in a shoot today
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.
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.
Read more