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 rimfire and centrefire rifles, recognise malfunctions, and clear the firearm safely.
It will also ensure you understand club safety, including rules and obligations, when staffing the Mundaring Marksmen Association.
This section will provide an overview of basic firearm safety and to 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 rifle ammunition and types of calibres.
This section brings up handy points to know when on the range.
The next section shows the physical makeup of a rifle and the names of its parts.
The following section will describe some commands and briefings that will happen on the range by the range officers.
The following section provides tips and tricks for firearms maintenance.
The next section provides handy tips on attending the range and the expectations of visitors and members.
In this section, you are required to read the club standing orders. and then agree to them at the end.