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St Marys is Sydney's largest public indoor shooting range. The centre has three 50m ranges for use with pistols and rifles, and an on-site firearms dealership.

ST MARYS INDOOR SHOOTING CENTRE

SMISC an indoor recreation facility open to the public. We are open from 10AM to 9PM Monday to Saturday, and 10AM to 6PM on Sundays.

The range features electronically controlled target carriers that can be set at distances from 7m up to 50m, suitable for centrefire, rimfire and pistol shooting.  To view the complete range rules, click here. The centre also offers firearm storage facilities for members along with a well stocked firearms dealership. The centre has a comfortable fully air-conditioned lounge area.

Important Information for Pistol Shooters

The following documentation is required for those wishing to shoot pistol at our facility:

Target Shooters with a full H Licence

  • Must present their firearms licence endorsed for category H pistol use.
  • Must present evidence of current financial membership of an approved pistol club (e.g. a club membership card with valid expiry date, a confirmation of membership document for the current year with a club letterhead and the signature of a club official, or a NSW APA card appropriately in date for the current year).

Probationary Pistol Licence holders who wish to shoot unsupervised

  • Must present their Probationary Pistol Licence (PPL)
  • Must be in the 2nd six months of issue of their PPL, and present evidence that they have successfully completed their club training and 6 months of supervised shooting (e.g. certificate, confirmation email, registration certificate for a firearm issued to the PPL)
  • Must present evidence of current financial membership of an approved pistol club. (e.g. a club membership card with valid expiry date, a confirmation of membership document for the current year with a club letterhead and the signature of a club official, or a NSW APA card appropriately in date for the current year).

Here are some points to consider when planning your visit to SMISC

  • Only individuals with valid Australian Firearms Licences are permitted to use the range.

    Shooters must present their current firearms licence to range staff while signing in.

    Non-licenced visitors are welcome and may view activities on the ranges though the viewing glass, but are not permitted to enter the range. 

  • All permit holders (Minor's permit, High calibre pistol, suppressor, etc.) must also present their original permit to range staff in order to use firearms covered under their permit.

    Photocopies are not accepted, original documents must be provided.

  • Enclosed footwear, hearing protection, and eye protection must be worn.

  • Usage of shotguns/shotshell ammunition is not permitted outside of approved competitions

  • All patrons are expected to comply with the centre's COVID Safety plan.

  • Interstate visitors must hold a valid firearms licence and supply their own firearms.

  • Please check the Events Page and Pistol Club Page for events schedules.

Any licenced pistol shooter must provide proof of current club membership of their Pistol Club to be able to shoot at St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre.

St Marys promoteS and encourages competitive target shooting and practice shooting, with a view to developing proficient and safe use of firearms

SERVICE FEES

St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre offers a wide variety of other services in addition to range hire and retail. These include licencing courses, firearm safe storage, personal transfers, and more. Follow the link below for a comprehensive list of service fees.

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TRY SHOOTING

St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre also caters for people who want to try the sport of shooting. If you have never tried the safe, fun and unique range of shooting sports, why not book in for one of our Try Shooting Days?

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COVID SAFETY

This information sheet is for shooters and other customers at the St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre (SMISC). It summarises parts of the more detailed SMISC COVID-Safe Plan about how the Centre is to operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What times can I use the range?

St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre is open seven days a week (except Public Holidays). We are open from 10am – 10pm Monday to Saturday and 10am – 6pm on Sunday.

Ranges open at 10am every day. Cease Fire is called at 9:45pm Monday to Saturday, and 5:45pm on Sundays.

How much does it cost to use the range?

$42 – Non SSAA member

$32 – SSAA adult member (must present proof of membership)

What calibres can I shoot?

St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre is approved for Rimfire and Centrefire calibres up to 12mm (.470). No shotgun or shot-shell ammunition, armour piercing, or tracers are allowed. Full metal jacketed projectiles are acceptable.

Can I use a Chronograph?

Chronographs that do not need to be set up forward of the firing line such as LabRadar and Magnetospeed style devices are permitted for use.

Are muzzle brakes allowed at the range?

Muzzle brakes are permitted in bays not adjacent to a wall. Please advise staff if your firearm is fitted with a brake.

I don’t have a firearms licence, can I still have a go?

St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre holds regular Try Shooting Days where newcomers are able to try shooting under the careful guidance of our instructors. For more information about upcoming Try Shooting Days and to make an online booking, visit the Try Shooting page on the website.

I have an interstate firearms licence. Will I be able to shoot?

Absolutely. Interstate firearms licences are accepted at St Marys however it is a requirement you have your own firearms to use.

Interstate pistol licence holders will still need to provide proof of pistol club membership.

I have an overseas firearms licence. Will I be able to shoot?

Overseas visitors must apply for a permit via NSW Firearms Registry.

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