This Basic Training and Safety program is designed to help shooters develop basic operating skills and an understanding of firearm handling, enabling them to participate in club matches. The course will cover the skills to operate a shotgun, recognise malfunctions, and clear the firearm safely.
It will also ensure you understand club safety, including rules and obligations, when attending the Mundaring Marksmen Association (MMA).
This section will provide an overview of basic firearm safety and discuss behaviours, along with handy tips and tricks for when visiting the range.
This section aims to provide general advice.
With the new regulations, it's important that you continue to seek your own advice on transporting your firearms. There are many variations based on the type of vehicle, such as single-cab utes or SUVs.
The information below is based on a standard vehicle.
This section is an overview of shotguns and other ammunition and types of calibres.
The next section shows the physical makeup of shotguns and the names of their parts.
The following section provides tips and tricks for firearms maintenance.
This section brings up handy points to know when on the range.
The following section will describe some commands and briefings that will happen on the range from range officers.
The next section provides handy tips on attending the range.
You will be required to read the standing orders and agree to accept and abide by them at the end.