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Arms Act 1983

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges - Pistol shooting clubs

38F: Decision on application for certificate of approval

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"Can a pistol club get approved to operate safely?"

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The Commissioner can approve a pistol shooting club if they are satisfied the club will use a certified range. You need to know the club must have rules for safe firearm use and promote safe possession. The club must be well run and able to manage its shooting activities safely, with proper storage for firearms and ammunition. The Commissioner looks at how the club is administered and its ability to manage shooting activities. The club must have proper storage for firearms and ammunition at its premises or range. The Commissioner's decision is based on the club meeting these conditions, as outlined in the Arms Act 1983, which was amended by the Arms (Shooting Clubs, Shooting Ranges, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025.

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Part 6Shooting clubs and shooting ranges
Pistol shooting clubs

38FDecision on application for certificate of approval

  1. The Commissioner may grant an application for approval if the Commissioner is satisfied that the pistol shooting club—

  2. will be using a certified pistol shooting range for its shooting activities; and
    1. has rules relating to the safe operation of firearms and promotes the safe possession and use of firearms; and
      1. is appropriately administered; and
        1. is able to safely manage its shooting activities; and
          1. has proper storage for any firearm or ammunition held at any of the club’s premises or at a certified pistol shooting range used by the club.

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