Become a Shooter
Welcome to the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia Victoria
If you are a new shooter or just a new member of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia Victoria (SSAA Vic), welcome you to a very exciting and influential organization. The information on these web pages will introduce you to the largest shooting organization in Australia and help you become more familiar with the sport of shooting. Take a look at the links on our site and see what we are about and what we have to offer.
Shooting! If you have never tried it, you may be thinking that it doesn't offer that much variety. There's a firearm and a target; how different can that get? Actually shooting offers a great deal of variety. There a large number of disciplines to choose from all of which have additional levels of diversity. We have briefly outlined a number of SSAA disciplines to give you an idea of what type of shooting you might like to try.
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Why take up Shooting as a Sport?
You might be wondering what could possibly interest you in the sport of shooting? How do you become a shooter, what kind of benefits does this sport offer you? Our website covers some interesting aspects of the shooting sports:
- Target shooting helps you to develop the skills of concentration, and hand to eye coordination;
- Shooting helps you build confidence by learning a new skill that forces you to challenge yourself every time you compete, you can see how much your shooting improves between range visits.
- It helps you relax. Target shooting is an avenue for stress relief and relaxation.
- Shooting brings you opportunities to socialize with your team mates and competitors.
- Gives you self control, concentration and at the same time makes you more competitive.
- Target shooting is the ideal family sport. We provide family friendly facilities where there are activities for the whole family
- Interestingly shooting is one of the few sports where women can compete on an equal basis with men! In fact women generally outdo their male counterparts!
- It's not just relaxing and challenging, it's a lot of fun!! Come and try!
Personal Challenge
If you are a person that enjoys a personal challenge, likes to take the time to perfect technique, and likes to be in control, then the Sport of Shooting is for you! It takes a lot of skill to be able to place a shot into a circle no bigger than a 20 cent piece over a distance of 25mts. It sounds very easy to do, until you have to do it. To place 5 shots in the same circle becomes even harder; but, at the end of the shoot if you have done it, it is the same feeling as hitting a 'hole in one' at Golf. Many try, but only a few lucky ones achieve it. With Shooting everybody has the opportunity to succeed. It is only practice and technique that help you to achieve a 5 shot bullseye, time after time.
How do I get started in the Shooting Sports?
There are a number of ways to become a licensed shooter in the State of Victoria. We recommend the following four step process.
1. Become a member of the SSAA (Vic)
In order to complete step three of this process ensure your rights as a shooter are protected provide you with lots of interesting information and great competition opportunities in Victoria you need to be a member of our organization. Our membership application form is available from the SSAA (Vic) State Office, download the form in pdf format or join online.
2. Complete a firearm safety course
All firearm users are required to complete a firearm safety course before applying for their firearm license. Courses are run by the Victorian Police. To obtain information on "Firearms Safety Course Locations" click here to view the contact details for your regional firearms officer who will be able to advise you on the times and places for upcoming firearms safety courses.
3. Apply for your firearm license
You need to apply for your firearm license. The SSAA (Vic) State Office can provide you with the official application form, you can obtain a form from the Licensing Services Division (LSD), ph 9247 3227 or alternatively you can visit the Victoria Police website and select the form that is right for you. If you need assistance in completing the application form either the SSAA (Vic) State Office staff or the LSD will be able to assist you.
4. Join an affiliated club
Finally, make contact with a club or discipline of your choice. A list of clubs and disciplines can be found on our Branches and Disciplines. Contact details for the club of your choice are available from the State Office.