Range Rules

All persons must present themselves to the range hut and sign in prior to proceeding to the firing line.

Please be aware that random checks by Range Officers will be conducted throughout the day.

Please present your Current SSAA Membership Card and Current Firearms License to the Counter Range Officer when signing in.

Current Range Fees for SSAA Members are $10.00 – SSAA Junior Members are Free.

All other range user fees as per current committee recommendations.

Non shooters and spectators are welcome but must sign the visitor’s book prior to accompanying you to the Firing Line.

You are responsible for their conduct, they must also abide by all range commands and directions of the Range Officer in charge.

Our range caters for A, B and H class firearms only.

No firearms are permitted to be placed on the shooting benches or carried to the Field Rifle Firing Line whilst the GREEN LIGHT is glowing.

NSW FIREARM REGISTRY has restricted the range such that rifles using SMOKELESS POWDER can only fire JACKETED PROJECTILES to a maximum calibre of 8mm or less.

CAST LEAD projectiles above 8mm up to a calibre of .58” are restricted to being fired in rifles using BLACK POWDER ONLY.

The use of MILITARY BALL, FULL METAL JACKET AMMUNITION IS PROHIBITED on this range.

Muzzle Breaks are not permitted to be used on this range.

You will shoot ONLY AT TARGETS PURCHASED FROM THIS RANGE (available in the range office).

DO NOT shoot at other peoples’ targets, any range fixtures including target frames, flags, wind indicators, trees, rocks or any animal or bird life that may enter the range area or its environs.

If you have any problems on the firing line eg, stuck live round.

Stay where you are, maintain control over your firearm, raise your hand and a Range Officer will attend and render assistance.

Shooting Benches 1 to 25 have targets located at 50m, 100y and 200 yards.

Your Target number is dictated by your Bench number.

Field Rifle Shooting

Your Target number is dictated by your Shooting Position Number.

Field Rifle Target Frames numbered 1 to 12 have targets located at 25m, 50m, 100y and 200y.

Field Rifle Target Frames numbered 13 to 18 have targets located at 100y and 200y and are to be shot at from the far end of the line over the top of the Silhouette’s

Silhouettes targets under NO CIRCUMSTANCES may be shot with either Centre Fire Rifles or High Velocity Rimfire Ammunition.

Silhouette targets may only be shot at with .22 Calibre Rimfire Rifles using STANDARD OR SUBSONIC Ammunition

Please see a Range Officer prior to setting up the practice targets.

You will find Portable Shooting Benches located at the Field Rifle End of the Firing Line. They can be used in this area to shoot at targets on target frames 1 to 18.

These benches must be positioned between the Field Rifle Posts pushed to a position past the edge of these posts. When not in use they are stored beneath the cleaning benches.

You will find a series of movable, upright, timber topped stands in the Field Rifle End of the firing line.

Use these to hold your ammunition whilst shooting. Please do not use them to shoot from, they are not designed for this purpose.

We would appreciate you disposing of any garbage including fired Rimfire cases in the bins provided.

Please do not place unfired rounds into any bins. If unsure how to dispose of them hand to a Range Officer.

When driving take care entering and leaving the range and please observe our access road speed limit.

Please be aware SMOKING is not permitted on the range property.

If you need a cigarette break we would ask that you do so outside the front gate

If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to contact any Range Officer for advice or assistance.

Whilst in the range office feel free to make yourself a hot coffee or tea, or grab a pie or cold drink from the Range Officer on duty.

We the members and committee welcome you to SSAA Newcastle.

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Has everyone finished putting up targets?

I would ask that you ALL please stop talking and pay attention while I read you the range rules.

You will note the two coloured lights on the roof at either end of the firing and in the middle.

The GREEN light is the FORWARD light, when it is glowing you may go forward. The RED FLASHING light is the BACK light, when it is FLASHING as it is now you must stay BACK behind the firing line at all times. Under no circumstances will any person or part of any person cross the firing line while that RED LIGHT IS FLASHING.

The FIRING LINE is classed as the FRONT EDGE OF THE BENCH TOPS, along through each of the FIELD RIFLE POSTS on the right hand side and onto the range boundary fences on either side of the range property.

You will OPEN your actions IMMEDIATELY after the firing of each shot and WHENEVER your firearms are moved in any manner at any time.

This means your actions will be OPEN AT ALL TIMES unless you are in the actual process of firing a shot.

You will load SINGLE ROUNDS ONLY.

This means you are permitted to use your MAGAZINE LOADED WITH A SINGLE ROUND ONLY. However, MULTIPLE round loading of your magazine is permitted but only whilst under the DIRECT Supervision of a Range Officer.

WHILE UNDER THE COVERED AREA OF THE FIRING LINE and the red light is flashing you must wear eye and ear protection.

You must wear shoes or boots, at all times, when under the covered area of the Firing line.

If you have any problems or safety concerns, please do not hesitate to contact any Range Officer for advice or assistance.

The range is now OPEN you may COMMENCE FIRE

The following calls will be made as we progress to a range closure:

After 25mins there will be

a call there will be a cease fire in 5 minutes – 5 minutes
a call there will be a cease fire in 1 minute – 1 minute
a call to make the round in your chamber your last please
a call has everyone finished firing? – CEASE FIRE
a call to OPEN YOUR ACTION THEN REMOVE YOUR RIFLES from the Firing Line and place them on the rear cleaning benches. Thank you.

Following this, Range Officers will inspect all firearms to ensure actions are open and clear

The Green Light will then be switched on and a command notifying all that The GREEN LIGHT is Glowing the range is CLOSED, you may go forward to change your targets.