All about Diamond Valley Pistol Club

Facilities and Ranges: While specific details about the number and types of individual ranges (e.g., indoor/outdoor, length, specific bays) are not fully detailed, the club operates live fire ranges. New members on a provisional license are often required to shoot under direct Range Officer supervision in designated bays (e.g., bays 11, 12, 13) on the live fire range until deemed safe. The club also utilizes a 10-meter air pistol range for initial training.

Services and Activities: DVPC focuses on Olympic-style competitions and offers various pistol shooting disciplines, including:

• 10 Metre Air Pistol
• Centre Fire Pistol
• Standard Pistol
• Rapid Fire Pistol

The club promotes safe shooting practices and aims to foster a friendly atmosphere. Regular competitions are a key part of the club's activities, with a schedule published on their calendar. Members are required to participate in a certain number of competitions annually to maintain their handgun license.

Membership: Becoming a member of DVPC involves an application process that includes an information session. Membership fees are annual and are prorated depending on the joining date, and include affiliation with VAPA. There is also an initial joining fee and a club key deposit.

Training and Safety: DVPC places a strong emphasis on training and safety, particularly for new members. A new member training plan is in place, which typically involves:

• Air Pistol Coaching: New provisional license holders begin their training with 10-meter air pistol coaching during club competition nights. This helps them learn the fundamentals of shooting and safe firearm handling.
• Rimfire Training: Once proficient with air pistol, members progress to training on the 25-meter range with rimfire pistols.
• Supervised Shooting: Provisional license holders are required to shoot ten supervised air pistol shoots over a minimum of three months before being approved to use a .22 caliber handgun on live fire ranges. They must continue to shoot under direct Range Officer supervision for a period of time until proven safe.
• Center Fire Approval: Only after being approved by the Club Captain or a representative are provisional license holders permitted to use a center fire handgun.
• Range Safety Course: New members must complete a Range Safety course. Existing members deemed to require improvement in their safety record may also be required to attend the first night of a range safety course and shoot under immediate supervision.
• Working Bee Requirement: Members are generally required to attend two working bees per year (one in each half of the year) to contribute to club maintenance. Failure to meet this commitment may incur a financial penalty.

Location: The Diamond Valley Pistol Club is located at Yarrambat Park, Yarrambat VIC 3091, Australia. Their postal address is P.O. Box 185, Greensborough Vic. 3088.

Operating Hours: Specific operating hours for the ranges are not publicly detailed, but the club typically holds competitions and training sessions on specific days, including Wednesday nights for air pistol coaching and weekend sessions for live fire training. Range closures may occur during working bees or other club events.