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Checklists, a glossary, and links to the organisations that run licensing and competition in Australia. We check every link and show when.
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- Link listOpen list: State firearms registries
State firearms registries
Links to the firearms licensing authority in every state and territory. Licensing is handled by each state and territory, and Where to Shoot isn't affiliated with any registry.
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- Guide packOpen guides: Licensing guides
Licensing guides
How licensing works across Australia, how club membership fits in, and the storage and transport principles to know before you apply.
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Range terms, A to Z
- Bay
- A marked shooting position on the firing line, usually numbered. Ranges are sometimes described by how many bays they have, for example a 10 bay pistol range.
- Firing line
- The line, marked or imaginary, that people shoot from. Nobody goes forward of it while the range is open, and no one touches a firearm at the line while anyone is in front of it.
- Range officer
- The person in charge of safety on the range, often called the RO. They give the commands, check that firearms are clear and have the final say on safety. Their instructions come first.
- String
- A set number of shots fired in one sequence, often within a time limit. On fullbore ranges, the range is closed once every shooter has finished their string and rifles are cleared.
- Come-and-try
- A supervised introductory session a club runs for newcomers, usually with club equipment and an instructor. Some sessions need booking, so check with the club. It isn't membership or a licence.
- Probationary member
- A new club member completing a probationary period of training and supervised shoots before full membership. Some clubs call it provisional membership. Requirements vary by club and state.