Our Shooting Disciplines

Target Pistol is a precision shooting sport where competitors use specially designed pistols to fire at paper targets set at fixed distances of 25 and 50 meters. The focus is on accuracy and consistency rather than speed, with each shot carefully aimed and controlled. Competitors stand unsupported, using only one hand to hold the pistol, which makes balance, breathing, and trigger control especially important. Target Pistol has many different events and can be shot with rimfire and centrefire firearms It’s a test of concentration and fine motor skill, often described as a mental sport as much as a physical one.

Field Pistol is a silhouette shooting discipline where competitors use handguns to knock down steel animal targets set out at distances up to 100 meters. The targets—chickens, pigs, turkeys, and rams—must be hit solidly to fall, so every shot counts. With small pistols and long distances, the event demands careful aim, steady technique, and the ability to read conditions like wind and light. It’s a challenging but rewarding test of long-range pistol accuracy.

The Shot Barrel Match is a precision and timed shooting event that developed from police training programs. Competitors use a centrefire pistol to fire at paper targets placed at distances from 7 to 25 yards. The match includes shooting at multiple targets in various positions, so shooters need to combine accuracy with the ability to perform under time pressure. It’s a great way to build solid fundamentals while also learning how to stay calm and consistent when the clock is ticking.

The APS Match, short for Australian Police Services Match, comprises many different pistol matches based on police training drills. Shooters will engage targets at different distances and time limits. The challenge comes from balancing accuracy with efficient gun handling and decision-making under pressure. It’s fast-paced and exciting, while keeping safety and precision at the core.