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Arms Act 1983

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges - Pistol shooting clubs

38B: Pistol shooting club must have certificate of approval

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"Pistol shooting clubs must get approval from the Commissioner or face a big fine."

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You need a certificate of approval for a pistol shooting club. The Commissioner issues this certificate. If you start or run a club without this certificate, you can get a fine of up to $10,000.

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Part 6Shooting clubs and shooting ranges
Pistol shooting clubs

38BPistol shooting club must have certificate of approval

  1. A pistol shooting club must hold a certificate of approval issued by the Commissioner.

  2. A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 if the person, without reasonable excuse, establishes or operates a pistol shooting club without the club holding a certificate of approval.

Notes
  • Section 38B: replaced, on , by section 5 of the Arms (Shooting Clubs, Shooting Ranges, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 15).