Metropolitan Pistol Club is the last club at the end of Pistol Parade in the Belmont Shooting Complex, Brisbane, entered via Old Cleveland Road. It runs ISSF pistol, Air Pistol, Service, WA1500, Black Powder, Mayleigh, pistol and rifle Metallic Silhouette, ICORE, IPSC, Steel Challenge, Western Action and Bowling Pin, plus five-stage sporting clays.
There are six pistol ranges: a 30-bay 25/50/100m range, two 10-bay 25m ranges, an air-conditioned 13-bay 10m air pistol range, a 20m range and an 8-bay 50m range, plus a separate shotgun range.
Club matches run every Saturday and Sunday on a rolling five-week calendar, mornings from 8 or 9am and afternoons generally from 1pm. ISSF club matches are on Wednesdays at 2pm, 4pm and 6pm, and IPSC every Thursday night from 6pm. Shotgun (35 targets) runs every Saturday at 8am, and unlicensed shooters can try it under coaching. There is also a Ladies & Partners night on the 1st Wednesday and an IPSC Ladies night on the 3rd Wednesday.
The club is not set up for casual pistol visitors unless they know a member. New members do a Club Induction on the first Saturday of every month at 8:30am. Juniors aged 11 to 17 get free membership when directly related to a licensed member. The office is open for club and new member business on Wednesday 3:30–6pm and Saturday 8:30am–12pm. Details are on the club's website.
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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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