Normanton Gun Club has shot clay targets since 1983. The ground is on Old Croydon Road, about half a kilometre past the Normanton airport.
The layouts are five Canterbury DTL layouts, a Mattarelli skeet layout, a Mattarelli trench layout, a tower and a ball trap. The club also has approval for a sporting clays layout.
Club shoots are usually on the fourth Saturday of the month, depending on shooter numbers, so check with the club before travelling. Practice is on Saturday afternoons from 2pm.
The Annual Shoot runs on the fourth weekend in May. It is fully catered with camp-oven meals, there is a camping ground on site, and practice is available in the days before. The 2025 Annual, the club's 41st, drew 66 shooters from 19 visiting clubs plus the home club.
Firearm safety courses are run at the club through an external training organisation. The club also takes corporate event bookings.
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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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