Each month we provide engaging content for skeet and sporting clays shooters of all levels, as well as coverage of the latest events and news from nssa and nsca. Safe shooting course guide sporting shooters association. Benchrest rule book sporting shooters association of. The ssaa nsw safe shooting coursehas been specifi cally designed for new shooters applying for the fi rst time for a nsw firearms licence longarms.
Attract more customers by adding more content such as opening hours, logo and more. Sydney international shooting centre office of sport nsw. Thats why we run the longarms ssaa safe shooting course, approved by nsw police, five times a week. Shoot search the nsca offers several tools to help you plan your shoot schedule, including an interactive search tool and a downloadable shoot database in both excel and. Nssa national skeet shooting association the national.
September 2017 the offi cial newsletter of the sporting shooters association of australia nsw inc. Indoor shooting range sydney st marys is sydneys largest and. Shooting is a test of accuracy and control, in which competitors fire a series of shots at a stationary target using either pistols or rifles. This is a list of massacres and mass murders that have occurred in australia and its predecessors numbers may be approximate many massacres not listed here may instead be found in the list of massacres of indigenous australians for attacks that injured many people but didnt kill very many people, see below. Learn more about the nra certified home firearm safety training course.
Courses are held monday, tuesday and wednesday beginning at 6. Athletes compete in rifle and pistol events from distances of 10, 25 and 50m, in mens, womens and mixed. Shooting may only be resumed at the appropriate command or signal. St marys indoor shooting centre wants to make it as easy as possible for people to learn about firearms safety. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. In the vein of dave cullens columbine, the first comprehensive account of the sandy hook tragedywith exclusive new reporting that chronicles the horrific events of december 14, 2012, including new insight into the dark mind of gunman adam lanza. The nsw shooting association was the shooting member of the bid committee for sydney 2000 and offered a privately funded facility for the sydney international shooting centre as well as advising on the government preferred option. The nssa gun club manual is a valuable tool provided by the nssa as a member club benefit. If you need your hunter safety education and would like to get your archery certificate as well, this is a great opportunity. It took place at monash university, in melbourne, on 21 october 2002. As a school district employee, i participate in the monthly fire drills but wonder why districts dont seriously plan and practice for threats that come to the campus. Sporting shooters association of nsw ssaa safe shooting.
Sport and active recreation delivers many personal and community. Shooting rules book australian clay target association. Safe shooting program office of sport nsw government. This is a mandatory requirement for anyone seeking to obtain a firearms licence in nsw. Students are taught nras three rules for safe gun handling. A florida shooting survivor implored president trump to emulate australias gun crackdown.
One of the first steps towards obtaining a firearms licence, and participating in the safe, fun and unique range of shooting sports that ssaa nsw offers, is to complete a safe handling course. The list of nsw safe schools the government doesnt want. Ssaa safe shooting course is available upon booking with an authorised tester. The april 2020 edition of the nsw shooter is now online. The national skeet shooting association is the worlds largest organization dedicated to the sport of skeet shooting. Hunters code of practice nsw department of primary. You can have a lifetime of fun and fellowship at your. Please prebook individual try shooting and firearms safety qualification longarm courses online and allow two business days for. Practical shooting sporting shooters association of. Indoor shooting range sydney st marys is sydneys largest and safest. The office of sport, assists the people of nsw participate in sport and active recreation. If you must temporarily store your gun in your car or truck, take steps to properly store them. The sydney international shooting centre is one of the worlds. The office of sport administers the safe shooting program on behalf of the police policy office, nsw department of justice.
Most matches comprise a minimum of three stages and the courses of fire are designed to offer challenging and active scenarios that test the capacity of the shooter and their equipment. Publications sporting shooters association of australia. Sporting shooters association of australia nsw inc gun. Sydney international shooting centre, cecil park, new south wales, australia. We, as law abiding firearms owners, are regulated by some of the strictest gun laws, not only in australia but. The code is part of the game and feral animal control act 2002 and the game and feral animal control regulation 2012, and is a legally binding condition of a game hunting licence in nsw. Australia hasnt had a fatal mass shooting since 1996. The aim of the combined services discipline is to encourage organised competitive shooting with a view towards a better knowledge of the safe handling and the proper care of service firearms. The officially recognised body for all shooting sports in nsw. Nineteen minutes by jodi picoult, hate list by jennifer brown, this is where it ends by marieke nijkamp, columbine by d. Dave cullen is a journalist and author who has contributed to slate, salon, and the new york times. Keep the gun pointed in the safest possible direction. In fact, shooting is one of the safest sports around.
Safe shooting course outline 3 the ssaa nsw safe shooting course has been specifi cally designed for new shooters applying for the fi rst time for a nsw firearms licence longarms it comprises both theory and practical face to face. This is to ensure instrumentation is used in accordance with the manufacturers. The proposed firearms regulations 2012 for nsw, which were leaked to us by an industry source, include an enormous number of changes that will make shooting almost unviable, covering the spectrum from individuals through clubs to dealers and the security industry. Through this program, the nsw government aims to help nonprofit shooting clubs to ensure they meet strict safety compliance standards, which are assessed by the nsw firearms registry. You can also use the interactive map of nsw to find the exact location of the business and get directions from wherever you are. The nsw shooting association represents the broadest range of shooting and shootingrelated sports in nsw. The gunman, huan yun xiang, was acquitted of crimes related to the shootings due to mental impairment, and is currently under. The prized 4gun competition, awarded to the most consistent shooter across the four disciplines, was won by nsw shooter murray hicks who scored. Ssaa nsw sporting shooters association of nsw home.
Hornsby range is a government licenced rifle range, and attendances qualify. This report is a compilation of shooting sportsrelated data from the nsga annual sports participation reports spanning 20012015 and includes historical trend data by gender for the hunting, shooting sports and net categories. Expertise measurements should be made, or supervised by, a suitably qualified and experienced person. The national skeet shooting association nssa is a nonprofit organization owned and operated by and for its members, sportsmen and women who are dedicated to the development among its members of those qualities of patriotism and good sportsmanship which are the basic ingredients of good citizenship. The safe shooting program also assists clubs improve facilities and amenities and increase accessibility for all.
Safe shooting courses indoor shooting range sydney st. Firearms safety education literature national shooting. The antonio vallenlonga inspirational shoot was one of the best skeet events nsw gun club has ever hosted. The nswapa represents the interests of nsw pistol shooters statewide and nationally through pistol australia pa, australias peak pistol shooting body, with shooting australia. Firearm safety certificate study guide california department of. Here, below, is the list of 5 nsw schools which have signed up to the safe schools coalition. Sporting shooters association of nsw general firearms safety.
Disciplines sporting shooters association of australia. Sentenced homicides in new south wales 19901993 a legal and sociological study hugh donnelly ba melb llb unsw research officer legal. All shooters must unload their shotguns and make them safe. The ssaa s shooting competitions commonly referred to as disciplines are the backbone of the association. Pistols must be of service origin conforming to the specifications and class as contained in the rule book. And while its nice to read a book written by a victims mother, cassie was never asked if she believed in god. To assist you in benefiting the most from our online resources. Ssaa gun sales has been designed to be australias most comprehensive firearms and accessories trading website. Valeen schnurr is the survivor who got shot and started saying oh my god, oh my god.
He is considered the nations foremost authority on the columbine killers, and has also written extensively on evangelical christians, gays in the military, politics, and pop culture. An american tragedy breaks through a miasma of misinformation with its comprehensive and astonishing portrayal. Licensed hunters in nsw must follow a mandatory code of practice to ensure ethical, safe and responsible hunting takes place. Reviews the ten rules of firearms safety every shooter must know and obey to ensure safe and responsible use of firearms. It comprises both theory and practical face to face components. Sydney international shooting centre home facebook. The theory required for the course is contained in this booklet, and candidates are advised to read the booklet thoroughly before attending the face to face session. The sporting shooters association of australia is the largest body dedicated to protecting and promoting the shooting sports. Practical shooting is a quick and energetic discipline that caters to rimfire and centrefire pistols, revolvers and rifles, and shotguns, with each having their own classes. This is two days of class which includes a lot of time outside in the field and live fire with rifle, shotgun, and archery.
The monash university shooting was a shooting in which a 36yearold international student killed students william wu and steven chan, both 26, and injured five others including the lecturer. Nsw firearms regulations 2012, part 2 sporting shooter. Like you we are committed to safer hunting and safer shooting and to getting the maximum enjoyment from our great sport. As a result of the decisions by the nsw government to close sporting venues we. Clubs additional information national skeet shooting. Sporting shooters association of nsw combined services. The primary focus of this program is to assist shooting, hunting and collecting clubs meet work health and safety obligations and compliance requirements as assessed by the nsw firearms registry. Our goal is to support all of our instructors, so we have made available some materials that you will find helpful to you as you teach shooters how to compete at our great sport. Our disciplines include the use of many different types of firearms such as shotguns, pistols, revolvers and rifles in rimfire, centrefire, air and black powder configurations, and a variety of targets, depending on the discipline and competition concerned. Drawn from previously undisclosed emails, police reports, and indepth interviews, newtown. With over 140,000 members throughout australia, including more than 42,000 in nsw alone, we are passionate about the safe, fun and unique range of shooting sports that are available.
Nsga shooting sports participation report 2016 edition. I recommend this book to school district employees as a means to wake up to this threat and develop an action plan. The world mourned the devastating shooting at sandy hook. Twentytwo years ago, just weeks after the deadliest and last fatal mass shooting in australias history, the country. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Developed for use by club officers and management, the gun club manual answers many questions about gun club operations, registered shoot management and reporting, marketing, nssa programs, and much more. Clay target nation is the official magazine of the national skeet shooting association and national sporting clays association. At the international level, there are two classes of competition, wheelchair and standing. This item is available only with the purchase of the nsga shooting sports participation report. Operated by the sporting shooters association of australia ssaa, it is an online service with free registration for ssaa members, dealers and the australian shooting and hunting community, including firearm owners, collectors and enthusiasts. Skeet is a sport for men, women, and youth of all walks of life who believe in safe gun handling, take pride in shooting well, and enjoy shooting with friends and family. His consistent shooting over the weekend which included two third place fi nishes, saw him win the 3gun aggregate and the max coady trophy. This is a screenshot of the list taken on april 21, before it. With more than 180,000 members and 400 clubs, the ssaa is the premier shooting body representing licensed firearm owners in australia.
1240 464 486 367 1556 1371 897 1539 1505 732 1460 1537 557 101 182 1180 847 75 310 434 417 436 1093 916 316 509 803 152 972 258 492 406 673 941 1213 944 667 684 492 1202