Welcome to SSPC ACT
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Sporting Shooters Pistol Club (SSPC ACT).
Whether you are wanting to obtain your ‘H’ Class Firearms Licence or to continue shooting as you already have a ‘H’ Class Firearms Licence, SSPC ACT can accommodate you.
For close to 50 years, SSPC ACT has been supporting pistol shooters of all abilities to partake in this exciting sport and improve their skills. SSPC ACT is linked to the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA) and operates independently as a separately incorporated Club located at the SSAA Majura Shooting Complex.
SSPC ACT is friendly and family-orientated where the development of new shooters, including juniors, is paramount. While having fun is important, safety is and always will be our number one focus.
If you currently have an ‘H’ Class Firearms Licence and want to become a member of SSPC ACT then complete the steps below:
1. Attain the following documents:
a. National Police Check (current within three months of application to SSPC ACT).
b. A letter of reference from your previous pistol club.
c. Two-character references. This can be in either a letter or email; please ensure the person providing the reference includes their contact details (minimum of their full name, address, and telephone number) in the reference.
d. Evidence of your current membership of the SSAA – this is mandatory to become a member of SSPC ACT.
2. Once you have these documents, email the New Members Coordinator informing them of your interest in becoming a member of SSPC ACT. The New Member Coordinator will request that you attend an ‘Orientation Tour’. This is held on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 12.30 pm commencing at the SSPC ACT Main Club House.
3. After attending an Orientation Tour of SSPC ACT’s facilities with the New Member Coordinator, the following will be emailed to you:
a. SSPC ACT Membership Application Form.
b. SSPC ACT ‘H’ Class Firearms Information Form. This is a requirement under the ACT Firearms Legislation.
4. Once you have obtained and completed the above, email all your documents in a single email to the New Member Coordinator.
5. Following confirmation the correct paperwork has been provided then the New Member Coordinator will email you the ‘SSPC ACT New Member Interest Form’ – complete and return this form.
6. Once steps 1–5 have been completed, the New Member Coordinator will arrange for you to attend an SSPC ACT Monthly Committee Meeting. On that day and before the meeting you will be required to undertake a ‘Safe Handling Assessment’. This is conducted by the Chief Instructor and all details will be emailed, i.e. where, when and what to bring.
7. After the Committee Meeting, the Treasurer will email you an invoice with instructions on how to pay your membership fee. Following payment confirmation, the Secretary will contact you to advise that your payment has been received.
8. Your membership card can be collected from the club, and you can begin to use the facilities. To collect your membership card, email the New Member Coordinator to arrange collection.
9. NSW and ACT residents: Apply to your respective Firearms Registration Branch to have the firearm class added to your current firearms licence.
If you do not hold an ‘H’ Class Firearms Licence and want to become a member of SSPC ACT then complete the steps below:
1. Attain the following documents:
a. National Police Check (current within three months of application to SSPC ACT).
b. Two-character references. This can be in either a letter or email; please ensure the person providing the reference includes their contact details (minimum of their full name, address, and telephone number) in the reference.
c. Evidence of your current membership of the SSAA – this is mandatory to become a member of SSPC ACT.
2. Once you have these documents, email the New Members Coordinator informing them of your interest in becoming a member of SSPC ACT. The New Member Coordinator will request that you to attend an ‘Orientation Tour’. This is held on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 12.30 pm commencing at the SSPC ACT Main Club House.
3. After attending an Orientation Tour of SSPC ACT’s facilities with the New Member Coordinator will email you the ‘SSPC ACT New Member Interest Form’.
4. Complete this form and sent it along with the documents attained in step 1 in a single email to the New Member Coordinator.
5. Once steps 1–4 have been completed, the New Member Coordinator will arrange for you to attend an SSPC ACT Monthly Committee Meeting.
6. After the Committee Meeting, the Treasurer will email you an invoice with instructions on how to pay your membership fee. Following payment confirmation, the Secretary will contact you to advise that your payment has been received. The Chief Instructor will then provide you with further details regarding your ‘Stage 1’ Training.
7. You will receive your SSPC ACT Membership Card on the first night of your ‘Stage 1’ Training.
If you have any questions about becoming a member of the SSPC ACT or would like to commence an application then please get in touch with the New Members Coordinator.