Orange Clay Target Club shoots skeet and Down the Line (DTL) at its ground at 463 Dry Creek Road, Lewis Ponds, near Orange. The club is affiliated with ACTA and belongs to the Central Zone of the NSW Clay Target Association.
Skeet is shot on the 1st Sunday of each month and trap on the 4th Sunday of each month. Skeet 100-target shoots have started at 11am.
The club has run the Golden Cartridge, a two-day shoot with a warm-up on the Friday afternoon, and has hosted the Central Zone Skeet Carnival.
More shotgun sports in New South Wales: skeet shooting, Down the Line (DTL) and ACTA clubs. Nearby on Find Shooting Clubs: Bathurst Pistol Club (about 32 km), Bathurst Clay Target Club (about 33 km), Canowindra Clay Target Club Inc (about 70 km).
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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