“Aim small, miss small” a phrase often heard at the 25 Metre Range. It’s a place where precision meets passion. The 25 Metre Range isn’t just any shooting range. It’s a place where history has been made.
The 25 Metre Range offers a glimpse into the world of competitive shooting. Here, members hone their skills. They prepare for local, national, and even international competitions.
Consider the Melton Pistol Club. It encourages competitive target pistol shooting. The club provides facilities for pistol shooting. It also promotes knowledge and skill. Social activities among members are encouraged.
The club offers various pistol disciplines. These include International Shooting Sport Federation matches. These matches are shot in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Members can aim for selection in Victorian and Australian teams. They can compete at national championships and international games.
Pistol Australia Service Pistol Matches are also popular. These matches involve shooting from different distances and positions. Shooters use prone and sitting positions. They shoot from behind barricades and holsters. Members can also be selected for Victorian teams. They then compete at PA National Championships.
World Association 1500 matches are another discipline. These matches include shooting distances from 50 yards to 3 yards. All matches are shot from the holster. These events offer a pathway to Victorian and Australian teams. They can compete at WA1500 World Championships.
International Practical Shooting Confederation is shot on all continents. Local, state, national, regional and international championships occur regularly. IPSC uses varied target types. These include paper and steel targets. Targets can be stationary or moving.
The Victorian Amateur Pistol Association Classic Match is unique. It’s designed for military handguns made before 1955.
The Melton Pistol Club is open Saturdays and Sundays. The hours are between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm. You can visit the range on Saturdays. The time is between 11.00 am and 12.00 pm. You can take a tour of the club and facilities.
The club offers various facilities for its members. These include a clubhouse with a kitchen. There is an air pistol range. There are also outdoor ranges at 50m and the 25 Metre Range.
SSAA Victoria operates ranges near Melbourne. These include Springvale Range and Eagle Park Range. Both are open to members and non-members.
Springvale Shooting Range is open every day. It features a licensed bar, lounge, and restaurant. It caters to .22LR rimfire rifles at 50m. There are 25-50m pistol ranges. A 10m air rifle and air pistol range is available for club and training use. The range hosts competitions and caters to groups.
Visitors without a firearms license can try shooting a .22 rifle. The range provides instruction and supervision. They also offer packages for unlicensed visitors to experience handgun shooting.
Ear protection is mandatory on all SSAA Victoria ranges. Eye protection is mandatory for juniors. Closed-toe shoes must be worn on the firing line.
The 25 Metre Range is more than just a place to shoot. It’s a community. It’s a place to learn, compete, and connect with others.