Roma Clay Target Club, which trades as Roma Gun Club, was formed on 12 September 1914, reformed in 1948 and moved to 155 Geoghegan Road in 1956. The club owns 20 hectares of freehold land 4 km south of Roma. With 16 Down the Line layouts and 5 skeet layouts it is one of the largest DTL grounds in Australia, and it is home to the QCTA Hall of Fame.
The grounds also have a pistol range and a 100-yard rifle range. The club is affiliated with the Australian Clay Target Association, the Queensland Clay Target Association (Western Zone) and the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Qld).
DTL and skeet competitions are on the first Saturday of each month except January. The Annual Two Day Carnival is a lead-up to the QCTA State Trap Carnival. Pistol shoots are on Sundays at 10am, and smallbore runs on Thursdays from dusk under lights.
Shotgun practice is on Thursday afternoons, with night shooting to 9pm, and on Sunday afternoons. Come-and-try for the public is on the last Thursday afternoon of the month, February to November, and guests can join in practice.
A licensed, air-conditioned clubhouse with a function room seating 200, and an on-site caravan and camping park. An SSAA-qualified trainer runs Category A/B and H firearms safety courses about every two months. Use the enquiry button on this page for details.
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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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