Welcome! This orientation will assist you in finding your way around the club. Always remember, if you have any questions, just ask a committee member Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Range Map Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

On Arrival at the Range On arrival, check to ensure the red flag is flying at the main gate, or at the side of the air pistol shed if you will be shooting air If it isn’t – put it up! Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

On Arrival at the Range Then go to the range register at the back of R2 and fill it in (or in the Air Pistol shed if you are shooting air) Also (if required) fill in the Form 33A for unlicensed shooters Fill out your participation card and leave it with the range register Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

On Arrival at the Range Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation Fill out the Range Register If you are unlicensed, in the “License No” column write “Form 33a” Category will generally be “H” for concealable or handgun Class will be “A” for Air Pistol, “B” for.38/9mm and “D” for.22cal Ensure you sign it For licensed persons only, if there is no designated Range Officer, complete the RO details yourself

On Arrival at the Range Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation If you are unlicensed, also fill out the Form 33a You will need a photo ID card such as driver’s license or student card For residential address, fill in suburb only Ensure you sign it

On Arrival at the Range Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation You also must by law maintain a Participation Card This must be retained for seven (7) years, and you will be required to produce copies of your participation cards for any license application or renewal Fill it out in the same manner as the range register

On Arrival at the Range Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation It is YOUR responsibility to ensure your range officer has signed off your: Range Register entry Form 33a Entry Participation Card Do not leave the range without ensuring all have been signed off – it’s YOUR record and YOUR responsibility

Range Register Category will be: H – for Pistol A – for Rimfire Rifle Class (for Pistol only) will be: A – for Air Pistol B – for Centrefire Pistol up to.38cal C – for Centrefire Pistol >.38cal to.45cal D – for Rimfire Pistol.22cal Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Range Standing Orders Range Standing Orders are posted on the back wall of each range You must read and understand these orders – they contain important safety and legal requirements Compliance is mandatory Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Your Match New members will generally be shooting 25m target matches on Range 3 – see the club website for match schedules Ensure the Range Officer’s name is marked on the chalk board at the back of each range you will use Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Your Match Contact the training officer several days prior to your match day to organise club firearms..22cal ammunition will be provided as part of the training fee for the match Please Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Your Match Depending on your level of experience, the Training Officer will either assist you personally, or pair you up with an experienced member for your match Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Your Match A Safety briefing, and instruction on the firearm you will be using, as well as the match rules and objectives will be provided to you in a briefing before the match commences, as appropriate Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Your Match Once your match has concluded, remember to ensure your range officer has signed off your: Range Register entry Form 33a entry Participation card Keep your participation card with you and bring it to the range each time you attend Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Once you are licensed Once you are licensed, you can apply to the Committee for a key to access the club as you wish Our permit allows us to shoot between 9am and 6pm almost every day of the year Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Once you are licensed Days we can NOT shoot are: Good Friday Christmas Day Anzac Day before noon Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Once you are licensed We are also permitted to shoot rimfire pistols (.22cal only) between 6pm and 9pm each Wednesday, provided that day is not Christmas Day Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Targets, Props etc There are a range of props, target stands, target frames, steel plate targets etc that are available for use by members There are strict rules related to use of steel targets Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Targets, Props etc You SHALL NOT engage any steel target from a distance of less than seven (7) metres, regardless of ammunition type You SHALL NOT use jacketed ammunition to engage any steel target at ANY distance, or on any range where there is steel furniture – e.g. Range 2 and Range 3 or any IPSC course of fire where there are steel framed walls Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Targets, Props etc At the conclusion of your shooting, all props should be removed and returned to the storage area, unless a Committee member authorises a range to be left “set up” If there is no Committee member present = pull it down and put it away Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

Targets, Props etc Your membership fees include all use of targets, props, patches etc This does not mean you can abuse them Remember, it’s your club, and the cost for all of this comes out of your membership fees Please look after the club’s equipment – it comes out of your pocket Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

At the end of the day If you are last to leave, it is your responsibility to check: Flag is down All cupboards/lockers are securely locked Fridges in canteen are all locked Remember to lock the gate as you leave! Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

To finish Welcome to YOUR club The definition of a club is where people with a like interest can come together to enjoy that interest with each other Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

To finish The Club is what you make it Get involved, be part of the club community Target pistol shooting is a wonderful sport for all the family Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation

To finish Any questions or issues, ask a Committee member And remember – Be safe and have fun! Ipswich Pistol Club Inc New Member Orientation