Lismore Target Rifle Club
News
- Our Annual yearly shoot was held on the 9th and 10th of November. The shooting conditions on the Saturday were very trying, however the conditions on the Sunday was perfect. John Wooldridge of the Mundubbera Club QLD was the Silhouette Champion winning the Suffolk's Sport Store Shield.
- The 50 Meter Prone Champion and winner of the John Bourngoirno Shield, was Robert Gallon of the Paramount Club QLD.
- The Open Bench Rest Shield was won by Brad Lancaster of the Lismore Club.
- Our in Club yearly competition has ended for the year with the winner to be announced at our Club Christmas Party along with presentations.
- The range will be closed between Christmas and Tuesday 14th January 2025. The range will re-open on Wednesday 15th January with the start of the 2025 in club competition. Monday night Silhouette competition has not operated since covid-19 and if you would be interested in getting this started again, make your thoughts known to someone on the committee.
- The 1st Saturday of the month will now be utilized for Target Bench Rest practice and setting up and fine-tuning rifles. The start time of a Saturday is 1PM. In addition we are also shooting an Air rifle competition on this Saturday when there are sufficient competitors.
- The 3rd Saturday of the month will be a Silhouette Target Shooting Competition. The start time of a Saturday is 1PM. Please note that this is for licensed Shooters and NOT for trainees on this, the third Saturday. In addition we are also shooting an Air rifle competition on this Saturday when there are sufficient competitors.
- On Wednesdays we shoot both bench rest and prone at 50 metre paper targets and these events are shot of an evening, under lights. The start time for Wednesday's is 6:30PM arrival to help setup the range and then we start shooting. Depending on the numbers wishing to shoot we may have three squads of a Wednesday night. Any P650 trainee shooters need to be on time for the first shoot as the 2nd and 3rd rounds are for licensed shooters only.
- The Range is available to both fully licensed shooters and unlicensed (P650) trainee shooters. All people attending the range are required to sign the NSW Firearms attendance record which is kept just inside the range entry door.
- Target shooting will be every Wednesday night and the Saturdays as nominated.
- The Rifle Range will not open on long weekends that involve a NSW Public Holiday.
- If unsure on the weather please check with the Club Captain before traveling to the range.
- Membership fees are always due the 1st January and you will need to renew your membership before shooting.
- New shooters can try the sport if they can comply with the P650 requirements.
NOVEMBER 2024 SHOOT
The two targets below was shot on Sunday 10th November in perfect conditions.
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A five Shot practice group at 50 Meters on a Wednesday night.
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- (Updated 15-11-2024)
How do I join
Visit the rifle range when it is in use on a Wednesday nights (6:45 pm) or one of the nominated Saturdays at 1Pm and talk to the range officer. All visitors are welcome and the only obligation is that you sign the visitors book.
Firearms training & testing
The Club provides Firearms Training and Testing on behalf of the NSW Firearms Registry.How old do you have to be
Children over the age of 12 years can participate but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.What type of members do we have
Senior, Junior, Pensioner, Family and Social Members.Fees
There is a yearly membership fee, which varies dependant on the membership type. There is also a fee whenever the range is used. Once set up in the sport the other on going cost is the .22 standard ammunition you use.Club funding
The club is a non-profit club and the running cost is met from the range fees and a small portion of the membership fee. The majority of the membership goes to our affiliated body, the NSW Small Bore Rifle and Air Rifle Association; and Target Rifle Australia which coordinates the sport throughout Australia and provides the local clubs with Insurance cover.Expectation of members
Club members are expected to operate in a safe manner and follow the range rules and instruction from the range officer. A requirement of the firearms regulations is that a member must attend the range a minimum of 4 times a year. Apart from this we attend the range for the enjoyment of the sport. The club operates by voluntary contributions of the members and will only continue to operate while members are prepared to assist. Members are elected/volunteer to positions for a 12-month term at the Annual General Meeting held the 3rd Tuesday in February. General meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday in the Month. We expect members to attend some meetings, consider filling a position within the club and participate in the operation of the club.Club history
The Club has a long history in the Lismore district and was first established at the Lismore Showground in 1963 with only five shooting bays. The Club moved to Tuncester in 1970 and the range has been continuously improved to its present standard. It now has twelve shooting bays on a well-kept range. Target distances vary from 35 to 90 meters.Lismore & Northern Region championships
This competition shoot is held the second weekend in November and is attended by club shooters from Queensland and NSW. Like wise members from our club attends shoots in these neighboring districts.The sport
Gives people in the Lismore area the opportunity to participate in several different shooting disciplines that are contested at the range. These are all shot with a .22 rifle and include Silhouette, 50 Metre Target and 50 Metre Bench Rest. The best time to visit the club is around 6:30 pm Wednesdays.Location
The rifle range and clubhouse is located about 5kms out of Lismore on the Kyogle road. Turn left into Rifle Range Road (Big Factory & Car Wreckers). The Club is 490 meters on the right hand side of Rifle Range Road. Turn right across the grid into the range and left across a second grid into the car parkContacts
- Derek Cassar
- PH 02 66282082
- Not available during Work Hours
- Call After Hours.
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Contact
- Derek Cassar
- PH 02 66282082
- Not available during Work Hours
- Call After Hours.
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Location
Rifle Range Road TuncesterPostal Address
LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB Inc.PO Box 6010
South Lismore
NSW 2480