NEWS

last updated 21/08/08 16:31

ICFRA Targets
What will they look like?
Check the NRAA comparison table
Read about the rationale

The Q Store
Competitive Rifle Shooting
Book by Jim Sweet OAM
Reprinted copies
now in stock in the Q Store

Q Store Price list
Contact Michael or Jenny direct
on 07 3843 5377
qstore@qldrifle.com

The "Water Grid" balance tank behind Mt Petrie is taking shape

MDRA Fixtures Results
amended August 2008
Thanks to Tony Sultana for
providing the results.

2008 QRA/MDRA
Shooting Calendar
as at 7 July 2008

QRA Newsletters 2008
June Edition

Queen's Winners since 1878
Do you have a photo of a
past QRA Queen's winner,
send us a copy for our history project!

Can you contribute to the
QRA History Project
1927 - 2002?

Bryan Smith Optometrist
SPORTS VISION INFORMATION
Bryan is pictured with
George Edser, Top Scorer
2007 National Teams Match

Coaches Notebook
Jim Sweet
Competitive Rifle Shooting
Classic book reprinted

Australia Post Rules
Can I transport my rifle by post?
YES in some states, see attachment to
Post Bulletin 2006 Num 7

Pacific Rifle Club
Winners of the MDRA Full Bore Teams
Fixtures 2007

1000 Yard Benchrest Dates
Print 2008 Calendar

Bruce Scott
winner of Commonwealth Games
Gold and Silver Medals in
Fullbore Rifle Shooting
Melbourne 2006

Australian Rifle Team
Palma 2007

 Hand Loading
Training Courses
with Stuart and Annie Elliot

Travelling Overseas with Firearms
Import/Export Permits

Temporary Range Closure
at Belmont
Most shooting ranges at Belmont are closed 6am - 7pm Mon - Fri from Nov 2007 - Aug 2008

205km of the Western Corridor Pipeline is due for completion by Nov 08.
The pipeline is being constructed along the western boundary of the range,
along Mt Petrie Rd.
A 5 mega litre balance tank
(5m high x 30m diam) is being constructed approx 750 metres inside the fence,
behind Mt Petrie, and is not visible from the range or the road.

Members are advised to be remain vigilant when driving along Mt Petrie Rd due the the heavy plant and trucks accessing the Brisbane Sporting Clays entrance between 6am-7pm weekdays.
Work continues on weekends in areas outside of the range danger areas allowing members to use the ranges.   More info on the water recycling project can be found on the Qld Govt website, the Western Corridor website and Map 04.

NRAA
Standard Shooting Rules

Bryan Smith, Optometrist If you missed Bryan consulting at the range during the Queens, ring for an appointment at Aphrodite Livanes Optometrist Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre  07 3824 1878	2009 QRA QUEENS Prize Meeting - Belmont 8-15 Aug 2009 2008 QRA/MDRA Shooting Calendar including Prize Meetings Why shoot Prize Meetings? Read about automatic entry into the Clive Thiedeke Trophy	Where's Goondiwindi? 350km west of Brisbane 800 km north east of Sydney on the Qld/NSW border at the junction of the Newell, Cunningham, Leichhardt, Barwon, Bruxner and Gore Highways
GEMFIELDS Prize Meeting Sapphire 23/24 August 2008	GOONDIWINDI Prize Meeting Goondiwindi 6/7 September 2008	BARCALDINE Prize Meeting Barcaldine 13-14 September 2008
BUNDABERG- BURNETT Prize Meeting Bundaberg 27/28 September 2008	BLACKWATER- BLUFF Prize Meeting Bluff 11/12 October 2008	NORTH ARM LDRA Prize Meeting Yandina 25/26 October 2008

Firearms Licence Training
6 Print the Firearms Licence Safety Course Brochure

• Accredited firearms safety courses are conducted regularly by the QRA at the
  Belmont Rifle Range, now every Sunday (except public holidays). 
  Dates for 2008.   
• The QRA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and has a network of accredited trainers that conduct Weapon Safety Courses (WSC) for all categories of firearms around the state.   Non members are welcome to attend WSC training in order to obtain a statement of attainment, the first step for individuals intending to apply for a firearms licence through the Qld Police Service.
• See the Firearms Licence Training page for more information.

Accommodation
6 Print the Accommodation Brochure

• A wide range of newly refurbished accommodation is available at the Belmont Range.  
  Photos, map and brochure available.
  • 15 minutes from the Brisbane CBD 
  • 15 minutes from the airport
  •  5 minutes from the Chandler Sporting Complex
  •  Discount rates for QRA members
• Contact the office for more information and bookings.   10% discount to QRA members.

The Q Store
Thu - Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Contact the Q Store direct
07 3843 5377
qstore@qldrifle.com

Shop Price List now on line

Prices are indicative only and
are subject to change without notice.  
Please confirm the price at the time of ordering.
 

Where are the Rifle Clubs in South Queensland?

What did QRA do in 2008?

Qld Queens Prize Meeting 9 - 17 August 2008

Chilly one day, perfect the next, Mark Buchanan, Roseville RC leads the hunt

Competitors from the Masters Rifle Shooting Association of Japan
enjoying shooting the QRA Queens at Belmont

Congratulations to Duncan Aggregate Winners
Ben Curley from Clermont Rifle Club - F Class Standard
and Chris Bell from Brisbane Rifle Club - F Class Open

Over 260 entries in the 2008 QRA Queens!!

Qld Match Rifle Championships 12/13 July 2008

Kerod Lindley being congratulated by John Keilly on winning the
Qld Match Rifle Championships at the beautiful Raglan Range  
Results and Photos ...

Eric Murray Shield Teams Match 13 July 2008

QRA Board member John Caske presents the Eric Murray Shield to the winning MDRA team   Results ...

Monto Sweepstakes 5/6 July 2008

Competitors line up on the beautiful Monto range for the
Monto Rifle Club Open Prize Meeting   Results ...

Benchrest at Belmont

The new 1000 yard Bench Rest firing point built by the members
behind the new Belmont Range sign built by the Belmont Site Users Association

Lee Jamieson, Chris, members and guests enjoying the fabulous surroundings
of the newly refurbished QRA Members Club

NRAA Queens
Duncan Range, Belmont 18-22 June 2008   Results...  Photos...

Mark Buchanan                                          Geoff Grenfell
winner of the NRAA Queens Prize             winner of the President's Series

Kruger Shield won by MDRA
Toowoomba Rifle Range 25 May 2008

MDRA winning team, Rob Cadden, Ernie Mace, Bill Baker, Brian Pickles, Gordon Duncan, Helen Griffiths, Kevin Howlett, Geoff Grosskreutz
George Edser, Alec Pettigrew, Dale Arrowsmith    Results...

Warwick Prize Meeting 17/18 May 2008

President John Johnstone with Isaac Francis from Darling Downs RC
and Roger North from Goondiwindi RC

Murwillumbah Rifle Club
Coaching and Simulation Training 2-3 May 2008

Murwillumbah Rifle Club members receiving their new Beamhit system
Brian Barrett, Winston Shoobridge, John MacGregor-Skinner,
Paul Weeks, Meredith Nestor (QRA State Coach), David Phippard

Anzac Memorial .303 Rifle Competition
North Arm Rifle Club 27 April 2008

Inaugural CITY vs COUNTRY Teams Matches
6 April 2008 results and more photos

Queensland Champion of Champions
5 April 2008 results and more photos

Queensland Rifle Association Board and Council Members
at the Annual General Meeting and Workshop 28/29  March 2008

Standing: Rex Wigney, Russell Saxby, Bill Martin, Rob Cadden, Glenn Ellis,
Rob Rush, John Caske, Gordon Duncan, David Howard, Ray Truelson
Sitting: Andrew Mayfield, Jim Breeze, Colin Cole, John Johnstone,
Rod Prayle, Bret Harling, Geoff Grosskreutz

MDRA Champion of Champions

Darryl Baker, Brisbane RC and Sam Harrison, University of Qld RC
receiving their trophies from MDRA President Helen Griffiths