Fraser Coast Pistol Club Inc.

  info@frasercoastpistolclub.org

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About Us

Mission:  

      The Fraser Coast Pistol Club aims to promote the sports of pistol and rifle shooting as enjoyable, safe and challenging recreational pursuits.

Facilities:

   Two 25m and one 50m Pistol Ranges (with turning targets).
 One Hundred Metre Metallic Silhouette Range.
"The Pit".

50m Rifle Range.
Rifle and Shotgun Range.
Canteen and Toilets.

General Information:

Fraser Coast Pistol Club (Inc.) was formed and incorporated in mid 1991 and is affiliated to the Queensland Amateur Pistol Association (QAPSA). The club is licensed to conduct matches for category A, B and H firearms and has a history of operating in a safe and responsible manner.
 Members range in age from 11 to over 80 years of age and have been represented by many State IPSC and Service Pistol champions, both at junior and adult levels competing at National and International venues.

 Application for Membership:

Prospective members of the F.C.P.C should apply in writing to the Secretary. You will be invited to attend the Range on a Match Competition day to meet some of the Management Committee Members and to look around the Club Range and observe a Match Competition. An application form and other relevant information can be supplied at this time. The forms, accompanied by membership fees are returned to the Secretary. The applicant will be notified by mail within four weeks. A six month probation period applies to all new members.

Rule Book

Firearms Safety Courses        

 Put your name down for the next safety course by phoning Peter and Lynelle Vrbancic Phone (07) 54826202.

Category A Weapons:
Air rifle.
Rimfire rifle (other than a self-loading rimfire rifle).
Single or double barrel shotgun.
Powerhead.

Category B Weapons:
Muzzle-loading firearm.
Single shot centre rifle.
Double barrel centre fire rifle.
Repeating centre fire rifle.
Break action shotgun and rifle combination.

Category C Weapons:
Semiautomatic rimfire rifle with a magazine capacity no greater than 10 rounds.
Semiautomatic shotgun with a magazine capacity no greater than 5 rounds.
Pump action shotgun with a magazine capacity no greater than 5 rounds.

 Category D Weapons:
Self-loading centre fire rifle designed or adapted for military purposes or a firearm that duplicates a rifle of that type in design, function or appearance.
Non-military style self-loading centre rifle with either an integral or detachable magazine.
Self-loading shotgun with either an integral or detachable magazine with a capacity of more than 5 rounds and a pump action shotgun with a capacity of more than 5 rounds.
Self-loading rimfire rifle with a magazine capacity of more than 10 rounds.

Category H Weapons:
A firearm including an air pistol and a blank-fire firearm, under 75 cm in length, other than a powerhead, is a category H weapon regardless of whether it has been rendered permanently inoperable.

Category M Weapons:
Crossbow designed to be discharged by the use of 1 hand (that is not a toy pistol crossbow) that when discharged is capable of causing damage or injury to property or capable of causing bodily harm.