1. This orientation will assist you in finding your way around the club.
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New Member Orientation
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

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Range Map

3. On Arrival at the Range New Member Orientation
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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!
No red flag means NO SHOOTING – even if you can’t find it!

4. On Arrival at the Range New Member Orientation
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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

5. On Arrival at the Range New Member Orientation
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New Member Orientation
On Arrival at the Range
If you can’t find the range register, or if you can’t get access to the locker it’s kept in, then NO SHOOTING
Flying red flag and signing range register PRIOR TO SHOOTING are legal requirements and you are breaking the law if you shoot without flying the flag or signing the register first

6. On Arrival at the Range New Member Orientation Ipswich Pistol Club Inc
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

7. On Arrival at the Range New Member Orientation Ipswich Pistol Club Inc
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

8. On Arrival at the Range New Member Orientation Ipswich Pistol Club Inc
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

9. On Arrival at the Range New Member Orientation Ipswich Pistol Club Inc
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

10. Range Register New Member Orientation Category will be:
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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

11. Range Standing Orders New Member Orientation
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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

12. Your Match New Member Orientation
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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

13. Your Match New Member Orientation
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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

14. Your Match New Member Orientation
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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

15. Your Match New Member Orientation
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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

16. Your Match New Member Orientation
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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

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

18. Once you are licensed New Member Orientation Days we do NOT shoot are:
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Once you are licensed
Days we do NOT shoot are:
Good Friday
Christmas Day
Anzac Day before noon

19. Once you are licensed New Member Orientation
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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

20. Targets, Props etc New Member Orientation
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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

21. Targets, Props etc New Member Orientation
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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 or steel plates or poppers

22. Targets, Props etc New Member Orientation
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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

23. Targets, Props etc New Member Orientation
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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

24. At the end of the day New Member Orientation
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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

25. To finish New Member Orientation Welcome to YOUR club
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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

26. To finish New Member Orientation The Club is what you make it
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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

27. To finish New Member Orientation
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New Member Orientation
To finish
Any questions or issues, ask a Committee member
And remember – Be safe and have fun!