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How To Join
All potential new Members are required to complete an application form. A kit containing information on joining the Club and an application form is available by calling the Club Secretary on 0458 079 758
1. Submit Your Application
2. Your Application Is Reviewed
3. Apply For A Licence
Becoming A Pistol Shooter
In order to obtain a pistol for target shooting, you must satisfy both the Club and the NSW Firearms Registry that you are a suitable person to own a pistol.
The NSW Firearms Registry administers the 1966 Firearms Act and the 2006 Regulations that control the purchase of any gun and details can be obtained from their website at www.police.nsw.gov.au/firearms
1. Submit Your Application Form
Applicants complete an application form and submit the form to the Club Committee for approval. Upon approval, pay the fee and will be informed of official joining date, Club Member number and offered Safety Training Course date.
2. Do The Safety Training Course
3. Apply For Your NSW Firearms License
4. Participate In Competition Shoots
They then have to record minimum of three competition shoots in the first six months, under the supervision of a Club instructor. Club guns are available for this purpose. Within the six months, three matches and a completion certificate can be forwarded onto Firearms Registry.
5. Complete Your Probationary Period
After six months of provisional licence probationary period has passed, you are able to apply for your first full permit to acquire and buy your first pistol. For your PTA your will need the club approval number: 403897182.
Acquire a safe and apply for inspection where you will receive an Event Number – please submit this to the club.
Ownership Limitations
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Membership Fees
Bowral Pistol Club is affiliated with the Amateur Pistol Association and all Members pay an annual Capitation Fee of $105.00 which is included in the amounts described below. If joining during the year, annual fees are calculated at $175/half yearly.
Full Membership
$50 Joining Fee
$350 Annual Fee
Family Membership
$50 Joining Fee
$350 First Full Membership
$250 Second Full Membership
$150 Third & Thereafter
Associate Membership
$50 Joining Fee
$250 Full Membership (No Capitation)
Pensioner Membership
$50 Joining Fee
$250 Annual Fee
Junior Membership
$50 Joining Fee
$150 Annual Fee
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