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last updated 30 Jul 2010 14:21
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POSITION VACANT
The QRA is currently advertising the position of Executive Officer.
For more information click here
Any queries please contact the John Johnstone on
 (07) 3870 8833.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The 300m Championships which was to be held on the 9th of August has been cancelled.
Any queries please contact the QRA Office on (07) 3398 4309 

WANTED BUYERS & SELLERS
Bring all your old shooting jewels to the 'Buy, Swap & Sell' at the QRA Club on the 11th, 12th of August at the QRA Queens.
Contact Kim on 0418 331 360

MDRA Fixtures Results
amended June 2010
Thanks to Tony Sultana for
providing the results.

The Fraser Shield Teams Match will be held between NQRA and QRA at Belmont on 11 August. The match will be held in conjunction with the DRA Teams Match. Teams will consist of one wind coach and five shooters

Nominations for the QRA Team are to be forwarded to the Executive Officer by 6 August.
Members selected in this team will not be able to participate in the DRA Teams for the Zillman Trophy

The Martin Baxter Teams Match will be held between NSW and QLD at the ANZAC Range Malabar NSW prior to the NSWRA Queens on 14 September. Don Thompson has been appointed Captain of the QLD Team.

Nominations for Wind Coaches and Shooters to be forwarded to the Executive Officer by 6 August
 

The QRA Club
Winter Licensed Trading Hours
Bar
Thursdays 4pm - 7 pm
Fridays 4pm - 7 pm
Saturdays 1pm - 8 pm
Sundays COMING SOON
Cafe
Saturdays 11.30am - 5pm


Barbecue Nights
COMING BACK SOON!!!

Multi Purpose Range
MPR 100m Range Open
- bookings 1 week in advance
requested as coordination is mandatory for the concurrent use of Duncan range and butts, due to overlapping range danger areas.  The range may not be available when Duncan is booked.   Firers must sign the Range Register at the Office and collect a copy of Standing Orders prior to use.
Mon 1300-1600
Tue 0830-1600
Wed 0830-1600
Thu 0830-1600
- may be closed subject to
Phoenix Club activities
Fri 0830-1600
Sat 0830-1130
- may be closed subject to
QRA/MDRA/Club activities
Sun 0830 - 1600
- sign in must be completed
on Sat prior
Firing is only permitted from the sitting position at the two benches and
prone position on the concrete firing point at 100 metres.

Please contact the office
for a free replacement
if you have a back gate FOB

The Q Store
Open Thu - Sat 10 am - 5 pm
OPEN SUNDAYS
10 am to 1 pm

Shootenstuff
 International Shooting Gear

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

QRA Merchandise
Caps, Shirts, Jerseys, Mugs, Stubby Coolers, Bullet Pens
email alison@qldrifle.com

Firearms for Sale
contact the office 07 3398 4309
alison@qldrifle.com

Electronic Targets
available for hire to QRA/NRAA
members - Tue/Wed/Thu am
book minimum one week prior
QRA Office 07 3398 4309

Phoenix Club shoots
Thursday afternoons from 12 pm
on electronic targets, enquiries to
Allan Jamieson 0404 578 968

QRA Newsletters 2009
Latest Edition, previous editions
on the Newsletter, Links & Forms page

Bill Casey, the QRA Historian
See the History page

Coaches Notebook
Coaching and Simulation Training
nominations to host club or QRA

Long Range Benchrest
Monthly Shoots on Sundays
1000 Yard Shooting on YouTube

Hand Loading
Training Courses
with Stuart and Annie Elliot

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!

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

Australian Rifle Team
Palma 2007

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

Travelling Overseas with Firearms
Import/Export Permits

Vale Ray Appleton
Ipswich & District Rifle Club
1949 - 2010
A funeral service will be held
at the Hemmant Chapel
off Wynnum Rd at 2pm
Monday 1 March 2010

Council Elections
Applications are called from members within all zones to fill vacancies.   Sitting members may renominate:
Zone 1   Andrew Mayfield
Zone 2   Bret Harling
Zone 3   Ian Jones
Zone 4   Ray Truelson
Please submit your CV to the EO
by 31 May 2010

 Ipswich & District Rifle Club Prize Meeting 25^th July 2010

Albert District Rifle Club member Shane Abood broke through for his first Open Prize win, beating a strong field at Ipswich. Mr Abood, who has been a regular competitor for more than 10 years, earned his victory the hard way, narrowly defeating State representative Ashley Bidgood from Crows Nest. Results and Pictures...
 

        Where are the Rifle Clubs in South Queensland?      

The Q Store

Accommodation

Bullseye Cafe & Bar

Bryan Smith Optometrist

 Firearms Licence Training
 Course Dates
Accredited firearms safety courses are
conducted on regularly by the QRA at the
Belmont Rifle Range
 Firearms Licence
 Safety Course Brochure
 Firearms for Sale

 QRA Shop - The Q Store
 Shop Price List
Open Thu - Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Sundays 10 am - 1 pm
Target Shooting Supplies
Contact the Q Store direct
07 3843 5377 or qstore@qldrifle.com
 Shop Order Form
Prices are indicative only and
are subject to change without notice.  
Please confirm the price at the time of ordering.
 

 Accommodation
A wide range of accommodation
is available at the Belmont Range
10% discount for QRA members
 Accommodation Brochure & Rates

 The QRA Club
The QRA Club is open to members and guests,
is licensed and features beer on tap
and espresso coffee:
Winter Licensed Trading Hours

Bar
Thursdays 4pm - 7 pm
Fridays 4pm - 7 pm
Saturdays 1pm - 8 pm
Sundays COMING SOON

Cafe
Saturdays 11.30am - 5pm
 

Bryan Smith Optometrist
0404 540 497
Bryan is pictured with
George Edser, Top Scorer
2007 National Teams Match

Sports Vision Information

What did QRA do in 2010?

Monto Sweepstake Shoot 3^rd & 4^th July 2010

Day One Aggregate Winners: A Grade: Gareth Stewart (Herberton), B Grade: Steve Smith (Natives), C Grade: Ron Curtis (Bundaberg-Burnett), FO: Daniel Draper (Wallumbilla), FStd A: Ken McLachlan (Pheasant Creek), FStd B: Darren Hill (Monto).
Day Two Aggregate Winners: A Grade: Charles Arrowsmith (Biloela), B Grade: Brian Pickles (Natives), C Grade: Peter Hickman (Gemfields), FO: Philip Dewhurst (Wallumbilla), FStd A: Nick Williamson (Clermont), FStd B: Bill Herdman (Pheasant Creek).
Winners using a Growler's Handicap: Fullbore: Charles Arrowsmith (Biloela), F Class: Darren Zumbansen (Monto)
More Results...

Queensland Under 25 Rifle Team
National Teams Championships Darwin 5-7 June 2010

 Congratulations on winning the South Australia Match

Team Members: Ernie Mace (Captain), Central RC, Andrew Mayfield (Manager) Ipswich RC, 
Dominic Whalan Natives RC,  Glen Arrowsmith UQRC, Matthew Pozzebon UQRC,
 Isaac Francis Darling Downs RC, Erica Young UQRC,
Adrian Robinson Clermont RC.

Congratulations to the Qld Senior Team on winning the Bruce White.  
The webmaster would appreciate photos from any senior team members.

Southern Downs District Rifle Association Prize Shoot
Warwick  15/16 May 2010

Warialda shooter Matt Taylor who scooped the major prizes at Warwick,
winning the Percy Gartner Memorial Shield and the Southern Downs Prize Shoot
Finn and Archie Munro from The Armidale School
both boys have attended QRA Junior Development Camps
Photos and Results ...

Caleb Pearce and Chris Howard with Queens winner Darby Matthews, all from
Darling Downs Rifle Club in Toowoomba
Jeff Corbett, Southern Downs Rifle Club

PCYC Carindale Juniors on Target at Belmont
8 May 2010

11 kids from the Australia’s  brand new Rifle Club, Carindale  PCYC
shooting fullbore rifles at 300 yards at Belmont Range at their inaugural shoot
coached by Kim O'Loghlen and John Menzel from Natives Rifle Club photos...

Western Districts 25th Anniversary Prize Meeting
May Day Shoot, Muckadilla 1-2 May 2010

Ashley, Dennis and Max Bidgood (where's Neville?), Crows Nest/Goombungee Rifle Club
travelled out west to enjoy the famous WDRA Muckadilla Prize Shoot
Congratulations to Rob Bondfield who won with a perfect score of 350.29
Photos and Results...

Marlene Rennick, the dedicated Secretary of Muckadilla Rifle Club, presenting prizes to
Isaac Francis, Darling Downs RC, Chris Howard,  Darling Downs RC,
Robert Steel, Crows Nest/Goombungee RC and Alan Gray, Gold Coast City RC
(Found him) Neville Bidgood with Colin and Maree Johnson

Clermont Rifle Club Open Prize Meeting 24-26 April 2010

Congratulations to Adrian Robinson, Clermont Rifle Club, A Grade winner and
Greg Balderson, Barcaldine Rifle Club, F Std winner,
pictured receiving badges and prize money from Margy Kerlin of Clermont Rifle Club  Results...

First Shot fired on the Multi Purpose Range 23 April 2010

Barry Lewis, Brisbane Rifle Club officially fired the first shot to open
the new 100m Multi Purpose Range at Belmont.
Bookings 1 week in advance requested as coordination is mandatory for the concurrent use of Duncan range and butts, due to overlapping range danger areas.  The range may not be available when Duncan is booked.  
Firers must sign the Range Register at the Office and collect a copy of Standing Orders prior to use.  
Firing is only permitted from the sitting position at the two benches and
prone position on the concrete firing point at 100 metres.

National Match Rifle Championships
International Range 17-22 April 2010

Australia 1762.174 defeated Great Britain 1759.163
in the International Match winning the Woomera Trophy for the first time!!  Results...
Congratulations to Australian Match Rifle Team Shooters
Shane Courtney, Lew Horwood, Barry Southern, Adrian Abbott (top score),
Alain Blain, Phil Bain, David Freebairn, Rob Halloran

59 shooters, including 19 from Great Britain, are competing in the
National Match Rifle Championships at Belmont this month.   Results...

2010 Individual Champion Graham Mincham is flanked by past Match Rifle Champions.
L to R: Greg Warrian, NSW, Lew Horwood Vic, John Kielly Qld, Graham Mincham SA, Kerod Lindley Qld,
Adrian Abbott NSW, Stewart Collings NSW, John Pugsley GB.

Country Open Team Victorious in City Vs Country
28 March 2010

The winning Country Open Team Photos and Results

QRA Champion of Champions
27 March 2010

Colin Cole and Matthew Pozzebon
Open and Under 25 QRA Champion of Champions
John Hislop Veteran, Bruce Talty F Std and John Tracey F Open Champions, Results...

Wondai a happy hunting ground for Warwick shooter

21 March 2010

Top Warwick shooter Rob Bondfield won the grand aggregate at the
South Burnett District Rifle Association Annual Prize Meeting on Sunday.
He took the Gordon Iszlaub Memorial Trophy for the second year in a row from a field of 49 shooters over 300, 400 and 500 yards in the competition hosted by the Wondai Rifle Club. Results...  

Junior Shooters Train in the Rain at Belmont
5-7 Mar 2010

26 junior shooters from The Armidale School, New England Girls School and Queensland Rifle Association Clubs came together for a training weekend at Belmont and braved the inclement weather to refine their techniques, taking advantage of simulation, electronic targets and long range practice.  

The Junior Development Training weekend brought together young shooters from Clermont, Toowoomba, Ipswich and Armidale under the QRA State Coach Meredith Nestor.

The shooters were assisted by Rex Wigney, Rob Bondfield, Richard Kenny, Andrew Mayfield, Shane Osborne, Erica Young and staff Trevor Thatcher, David Rose and Max Tavener. 
More photos on the QRA Facebook page

Top Guns Duel at Crows Nest
13/14 Feb 2010

Two of the State's top shooters were separated by the narrowest of margins with Colin Cole edging out Ashley Bidgood in the Crows Nest-Goombungee Rifle Club annual prize shoot. Results...

State Teams 30/31 Jan 2010

Queensland Rifle Team Trials on the Duncan Range at Belmont

Queensland Under 25 Rifle Team at 1000 yards & Queensland Match Rifle Team at 1200 yards

Queensland State Team's were out trialling and practicing on the weekend of 30/31 January
in preparation for the 2010 National Championships.

Muckadilla Rifle Club Shooting In the Shade

Muckadilla Rifle Club have taken advantage of a QRA Clubs Grant to purchase portable shades for their firing point.   Regular shooting has returned to the Club after a QRA Coaching and Simulation training weekend inspired members and new members to get out their rifles.   The range is lush and green after recent rains.

SEDRA Fixtures on Electronic Targets

The South East DRA shooting their fixtures on electronic targets at Belmont.