Shooting is a very inclusive sport, open to people of all ages and abilities (+12 years).
Men and women can compete alongside each other, or in separate competitions, depending on the match.
Shooting sports offer you the chance to be your best and to compete at the highest level.
Being involved in a shooting club is much more than just time spent firing a gun. There is a great social atmosphere, both here at Werribee International Handgun Club and at the clubs that we visit around the country throughout the year.
It is up to you what you get out of your membership and the sport. You can visit the range every month or practice almost every day of the week on your own (as long as you have someone age 12 or above with you while on the range. This is done for safety reasons). You can also compete regularly in the weekly Club Competitions and attend Open Competitions held at Clubs around Victoria and major competitions, such as Victorian Championships and National Championships.
Legally, juniors are from the age of 12 to 18 years of age, the club will NOT be responsible for them and they should always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian whilst at the pistol club. If no parent or guardian is present during their time at the club they will not be permitted to stay.
Joining process:
New members are welcome at Werribee International Handgun Club if you are interested in joining, you should contact our secretary and arrange a time to look over the range. From there, we can advise on how to book your fingerprint appointment with Victoria Police, your National Police Check and Provisional Handgun License Application and handgun safety course. New members are invited to an induction and training course, where they learn the basics of shooting.
During the first six months, whilst on a Provisional Handgun License, you are not permitted to purchase or own Handguns. Members can borrow club guns on Saturdays and Sundays. After 6 months, providing attendance and competition requirements have been met, new members can normally apply for a full handgun licence. They can then purchase their own firearms.
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR FIRST PISTOL CANNOT BE A 9MM OR GREATER SEMI AUTOMATIC.
Werribee International Handgun Club IS NOT THE PLACE FOR PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT TO OWN A HANDGUN !!!
We are a competitive shooting club. New members are offered advice and coaching for all aspects of competitive shooting. We are a club for people that want to enjoy the sport of shooting, to socialise with like minded people and to be the best they can be at their chosen sport.
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