All about Tamworth Pistol Club

🏢 Facilities

🔫 Indoor Range

• Air Pistol / Air Rifle Range:
  • 15 bays
  • 10-metre distance
  • Equipped with electric returning targets
  • Designed for precision air pistol and rifle shooting

🌿 Outdoor Ranges

The club features six outdoor ranges, each tailored for specific disciplines and firearm categories:

1. Range 1 – 25 Metres (General Purpose)
   • Used for: Single Action shooting
   • Firearms: Pistols up to .45 cal, pistol-calibre rifles, and target-loaded shotguns
   • Competition: Held on the 2nd Sunday of each month
2. Range 2 – 25 Metres
   • Equipped with electronically timed targets
   • Used for: Centre fire, standard, sport, rapid fire, and 25-yard service matches
   • Firearms: .22 R.F. pistols and centre fire pistols up to .38 cal
   • Includes lighting for night shooting
3. Range 3 – 25 Metres
   • Similar to Range 2 with electronically timed targets and night lighting
   • Supports the same disciplines and firearm categories
4. Range 4 – 100 Metres (currently limited to 50 metres due to earthworks)
   • Target frames at 25, 50, and 100 metres
   • Features manually resetting Falling Plate targets
   • Used for:
     • 50m Free Pistol
     • Black Powder
     • Metallic Silhouette
     • SSAA Lever Action Rifle
   • Firearms: .22 R.F. pistols/rifles, centre fire pistols up to .38 cal, and pistol-calibre rifles
5. Range 5 – 50 Metres
   • Designed for:
     • Service Pistol
     • Service Unrestricted
     • 25 Yard Service Pistol
     • WA 1500 Match
   • Equipped with five sets of electronically timed turning targets
   • Firearms: Centre fire pistols up to .38 cal
6. Range 6 – 100 Metres (Rifle Range)
   • Firearms: Rifles with jacketed projectiles up to 8mm (at reduced velocity)
   • All shots must be directed into a bullet stop bunker for safety

🛠️ Services

• Open 7 Days a Week for Members: Ranges are accessible from 9 AM to 5 PM
• Competition Matches: Held every Sunday from 9 AM
• Training and Supervision: Available for new shooters and juniors
• Membership Options: Includes access to all ranges and club events
• Safety and Compliance: All ranges are supervised and meet regulatory standards