MCC Clay Target Club
MCC Clay Target Club, the Melbourne Cricket Club's clay target section: DTL, sporting clays and Field and Game, practising at Carrum Downs, Melbourne VIC.
About MCC Clay Target Club
MCC Clay Target Club is the clay target discipline of the Melbourne Cricket Club's Target Shooting Section. It has no ground of its own. Members can practise at the Frankston Australian Clay Target Club ground on Rossiter Road, Carrum Downs, where the club occasionally hosts competitions, and the Werribee ground at Quandong is also listed as a club venue.
Range days are held about every four weeks at other ranges around Melbourne and country Victoria. ACTA trap events, Field and Game, sporting clays and Vintagers shooting are all catered for, and the club fields teams in the Victorian Clay Target Association's South East zone Down-the-Line competition.
Juniors are a focus, and coaching is available for novices and experienced shooters. Members include past Olympians and Australian representative shooters.
Clay target was added to the section in 2006. The section itself began as an MCC rifle club in 1900, during the Second Boer War, and was renamed in 1973.
Joining
Joining is through the MCC Target Shooting Section application form on the club's website, or use the enquiry button on this page.
Browse more shooting clubs in Victoria, Down the Line and sporting clays clubs, or other VCTA and Sporting Clays Australia clubs. Nearby on Find Shooting Clubs: Frankston Australian Clay Target Club (the Carrum Downs ground where members can practise), Westernport Field and Game (about 47 km) and Melbourne Gun Club (about 47 km).
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Frequently asked questions
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.
Do I need to be a club member to own a firearm in Victoria?
Yes, in most cases, if your genuine reason is sport or target shooting, you must be a member of an approved shooting club before applying for a firearms licence in Victoria. Your club can provide documentation to support your application.
Read moreWhat shooting disciplines are available in Victoria?
Victorian shooting clubs support a wide range of disciplines including rifle (benchrest, fullbore, F-class), handgun (ISSF, IPSC), clay target, black powder, and field shooting. Many clubs are affiliated with SSAA, VAPA, TRA, and Pistol Australia.
Read moreCan I go shooting in Victoria without a licence?
Yes — several clubs in Victoria offer Come and Try days or supervised shooting sessions for people without a licence. These events are conducted under the supervision of qualified range officers and follow all state safety regulations.
Read moreWhat shooting clubs are near Melbourne or regional Victoria?
Victoria has a wide range of shooting clubs spread across both metropolitan Melbourne and regional areas. Whether you’re interested in pistol, rifle, shotgun, or field disciplines, you’ll find well-established clubs offering facilities, coaching, and competitions for beginners through to seasoned shooters.
Read moreHow do I get a firearms licence in Victoria?
In Victoria, you must be at least 18 years old (or 12–17 with a Minor’s Licence), complete an accredited firearms safety course, hold a genuine reason (such as sport, hunting, or primary production), be a fit and proper person, and apply online through the Victoria Police eServices portal. You’ll also need secure storage and may need to provide police checks.
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