SSAA Para Branch in Greenwith | Non-profit organisation

SSAA Para Branch

Locality: Greenwith

Phone: +61 8 8289 6918

Address: Rifle Range Rd 5125 Greenwith, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.ssaapara.org.au

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25.01.2022 Summary from SSAA SA regarding the fireams audit requirments. News headlines today, "Firearms crackdown in SA" etc. It's quite misleading, alarming and more than a little bit annoying. All it is, the SAPOL Firearms Branch are actually another step closer to moving across to the upgraded registry system. Believe it or not, this new system will actually be helpful to the legitimate firearms community in the fullness of time. Unfortunately, this information was sprung on us las...t night with no time to discuss the release before mainstream media sensationalised this information as click-bait and to alarm people. It's not a new crackdown as such. The new database needs to be populated with more accurate information than the old system can provide. Whilst this "self-audit" WILL be an inconvenience to some 66000 licensed firearm owners across the state, its marginally better than the alternative inconvenience of having them turn up at your door unannounced to conduct the audit themselves, in some cases 'again'. You WILL have to comply but not until you receive the official letter and here's what you need to know; Follow this link for the correct information - https://www.police.sa.gov.au//licensed-firearms-owners-sel Here's the frequently ask questions - https://www.police.sa.gov.au//Self-Audit-Frequently-Asked- Tips for completing the self-audit - https://www.police.sa.gov.au//Tips-for-completing-the-self The self-audit - https://www.police.sa.gov.au//firea/self-audit-of-firearms See more

24.01.2022 As we have many members around the Parafield area, if you have visited any of these locations during the listed time, you do not need to self-quarantine but you should monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if symptoms appear.

23.01.2022 Firearms Licence Category H, Collectors and Training ... Following our representations on behalf of all South Australian Shooters, Firearms Branch are about to ...publish important information concerning attendance requirements for those with Handguns, Collectors and others affected by Club closures as a result of the Coronavirus. We will post the formal announcement as soon as it is in hand. On behalf of our 5000 Members, SSAA SA thanks SAPOL Firearms Branch for their valued assistance and expedience in this matter. Stay healthy and keep safe. https://www.ssaasa.org.au//Firearms-Clubs-Email-Out-Exempt

23.01.2022 Competition closed. The winner has been notified in the comments. Thanks to everyone who entered. To celebrate Father’s Day and all the amazing dads in the SSA...A we are giving away a SSAA Outdoors Bag along with a SSAA Cap. To win this great prize for yourself (or the father in your life) tag a deserving father, share this post and make sure you’ve liked our page. A winner will be drawn at random on Wednesday, August 21 leaving enough time for us to send the winner their prize for Father’s Day. For other Father’s Day gift ideas check out: https://onlineshop.ssaa.org.au/ Good luck.

23.01.2022 To all Para Members, visitors and volunteers. As per the direction issued by Commissioner Stevens on Monday 23rd of March 2020, all buildings used by social & sporting clubs, indoor sporting venues and outdoor spaces associated with those venues are closed until further notice. As a result all firearms clubs, commercial ranges and paintball operators need to cease all activities and close immediately. The following support services have been set up to keep the club running t...hrough this disruption. 1. Licence Renewals and Firearms Purchases (Club Chits) For members wanting a club chit to renew a licence or purchase a firearm, please contact the secretary or the president and we will do this remotely. Secretary: [email protected] President: [email protected] Note: For all section captains, please ensure that your club score books are available at your homes so that shoot attendance records are accessible if requested by the secretary or president for this information. 2. Membership Renewal Payments can be completed through the following options: Option 1: Send a cheque/Money Order with the invoice to GPO Box 2013, Adelaide 5001 Option 2: Electronic Fund Transfer - Please email the club secretary to organize a bank transfer payment ([email protected]) 3. New membership applications, training licence renewals or SSAA Junior Membership Renewals can either be posted to GPO Box 2013, Adelaide 5001 or emailed to [email protected] 4. Firearms Licence Training For members currently going through the process to add category 1 (club use) on to their licence, this will be put on hold as the next training course scheduled for the 8th of April will be postponed to a later date and the ranges for the practical training component will be unavailable. We have spoken to SAPOL and all licence applications and variations will be extended beyond the 6 month limit to accommodate this disruption. We will update the training dates one the website once range activities resume. 5. Working Bee The working bee scheduled for April will be cancelled. Please contact the club secretary for any other questions or enquires and thank you for working through this with us during these uncertain times. PARA COUNCIL

23.01.2022 We are getting close to the first stage of re-opening. The next step is for the para council to draft a re-opening plan that is inline with state government requirements. Once approved we can then enable members to start using the ranges while we adhear to social distancing requirements. We will keep you posted with what will be required over the next week or so.

21.01.2022 SSAA Rifle Metallic Silhouette - SA State Titles August 31st & September 1st, 2019 (Note the change in dates) Para Range, Rifle Range Rd, Greenwith... The 2019 South Australian Rifle Metallic Silhouette Air Rifle & Rimfire State Championships will be held on the Top Range. The Air Rifle Match (80 Shots) will be held Saturday morning. Practice from 9am, Match starts at 10am. The Rimfire Hunter Match (40 Shots) will be held Saturday afternoon after Air Rifle Match. The Heavy Rimfire Match (80 shots) will be held on Sunday. Practice from 10am, Match starts @ 10.30am The match fees are Air Rifle $10, Hunter Rimfire $10, Heavy Rimfire $10, $25 for all 3 events. Discounts will apply for juniors and pensioners. Prizes will be awarded on completion of the Heavy Rimfire match The event will be catered, and camping is permitted. Contact [email protected] if you require further information.

20.01.2022 BUILDING YOUR OWN RELOADING BENCH Ever wanted to build your own reloading bench? Chris Redlich shows you how simple it can be if you have the time, space and materials. The bench might not have to be big but it does have to be functional. Find out how: https://buff.ly/3dLYpJp

20.01.2022 Please refer to the SSAA Para website regarding the current COVID restrictions that are to take place tomorrow. Any further changes will be communicated through the website and emailed to members as information is collected. http://www.ssaapara.org.au//2020-november-covid-update-16-

20.01.2022 A blast back 52 years ago to 1968, when the first site inspection took place at the now SSAA Para Range.

20.01.2022 Well done to Kata Kowplos. Our first Para member to make an Olympic Team. She will be shooting in the women's 3 position rifle.

19.01.2022 We have a plan for reopening currently lodged with Dep of Rec and Sport, which involves all of our ranges being available for use, but on a limited basis. We have our own reopening plan which we will need to have operating prior to opening. This includes cleaning regimes, social distancing setups and so on. As soon as we get the word that we can reopen, we will publicize it along with the considerable requirements that will go with it. Given the age demographic of our club, it would be appreciated if everyone attending the range when it reopens has the covid safe app on their phones. Steve Nicholas, Para president

19.01.2022 Coronavirus COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT (23/03/2020) SSAA Para is continuing to monitor the situation with Coronavirus COVID-19, and are considering a number of options surrounding our operations over the coming months. First and foremost, of utmost importance to us is the health and safety of our volunteers, members and guests and in this regard the following updates are required to be implemented based on current government directions As of midday Monday 23rd March:... - The 10m air range and 25m pistol range number 3 are classed as indoor sporting venues and will be closed until further notice to all members and visitors. - When the canteen is to supply food, it will only be on a take away basis and not to be consumed in the canteen, this includes BBQs. The canteen will be limited to a maximum of 11 people in it at anytime. As a result we will be limiting attendance numbers for upcoming safety training courses. - The range will be closed to visitors to shoot, however visitors are able to attend the club to drop of membership applications and licenced paper work. - Please continue to practice social distancing of 1.5m between people (for example using every second bench) and remove physical interactions like handshakes ect. - Club firearms will need to be wiped down before and after each use and ensure that good hygiene is maintained with regular hand washing. Wipes are available in the canteen - Please ensure that you follow the quarantine requirements if you have travelled overseas or have been in close contact with a confirmed case. - Most importantly should any of our members or guests have any flu or cold like symptoms, or are aware that they have come into contact with someone who has been infected with COVID-19, we ask that you DO NOT attend a SSAA Para Range and that you stay at home and follow the Governments recommendations. - SAPOL have also provided a grace period for handgun shooters between March and September 2020 to complete their shoots. Please see the attached flyer for further details. Club members will be required to maintain a financial membership during this period as per regulation 14 (3)(e)ii of the firearms regulations through the club chit system. However, the required shoots will not be mandatory. If you have any further questions then please contact the club secretary. [email protected] SSAA Para Council

19.01.2022 Here's what you need to know about the easing of restrictions that came into effect at midnight last night. For sport and recreation, the following now applies:... Gymnasiums, health clubs, fitness centres, yoga, barre and spin facilities, dance and pilates studios, boot camps and other personal training activities (indoors and outdoors) can operate (1 per 4sqm). Indoor play centres, recreation centres and amusement parks and arcades are temporarily closed. Community sport (indoor/outdoor, contact/non-contact) is temporarily cancelled (expected to resume on 1 December). If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week or visit www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/

19.01.2022 Congratulations to our three SSAA Para members who have qualified to represent Australia at the 2019 Benchrest World Championships. Anyone wanting to try benchrest shooting can have a good at our club matches. Details are on the website. Www.ssaapara.org.au

19.01.2022 Full set of results from the Gallery Rifle World Championships. Well done to our Para members - Dave, John and Greg

18.01.2022 CLUB MEMBERSHIP UPDATE 2 months membership has been extended to every member on the club register to cover the period of time the club was closed. So if you were due to expire in May 2020, it has now been extended to July 2020. New members who joined during the shutdown will start their 12 month membership period this month as we are now open. ... New membership cards (with the 2 month extension) have been sent out this week for members who renewed during the club shutdown. As the range is operating at a reduced capacity, please remember to book in with the canteen for general sighting in and with the section captain for programmed practice shoots. For further information, please refer to our COVID-19 reopening plan on our club website or contact the secretary. Happy Shooting!!

18.01.2022 That is getting creative!

17.01.2022 The Australian Team has done their country proud. Every team member will be coming home with a medal. Top 10 patches were prevalent. Wives, Girlfriends and Daughters were looking fabulous.

17.01.2022 Merry Christmas - just a reminder that the range will be closed today. But don't worry, we will be open again tomorrow so that you can try all your new presents out.

17.01.2022 Just a reminder to members that the next RO course will be held on the 21st of January, starting at 7:30pm. Please refer to the training section of the website to download course material.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Dave McCarthy aggregate winner in the Classic and Standard classes in the 2019 Gallery Rifle World Championships. Eight matches 3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze and 2 gold in the aggregates

16.01.2022 Ongoing range works during the shutdown

16.01.2022 The Main Range will be closed for general shooting this weekend (2-3rd March) for the Lever Action Silhouette State Championships

15.01.2022 SSAA Para Reopening 13/05/2020 The club is pleased to announce that we will be reopening on Wednesday the 13th of May for rifle and pistol shooting and Saturday the 16th of May for field shotgun (subject to final inspection with shotgun captains this Thursday) for para members, people with membership applications pending and security training only. The range will be open again to visitors and guests in the second phase of our opening plan, which will be announced soon. ... Please refer to the opening procedure on the club website for the steps required to book in range space for general sighting in, nominate in section match shoots and moving around the range to maintain social distancing. If you are unwell and have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask you to stay home and cancel any bookings made. We also highly recommend that all our members download the COVID-19 App on their phones. SAPOL have advised they will be conducting random compliance inspections. Individuals who flout the regulations face on the spot fines of up to $1000 and Clubs up to $5000. For any additional questions or enquiries please contact the club secretary or canteen. Para Council

13.01.2022 Darren from Sportfishing Scene at Cavan, has just informed us that they have become an ammunition dealer. He has kindly offered SSAA members (on production of a... current SSAA membership card), a 10% discount on ammo and all fishing gear (except sale items) when you spend a minimum of $100. Ammunition currently available is; .22LR Standard, HV and subsonic, .17 HMR .22 Mag, .222, .223, .22-250, .243, .25-06, 6.5 x 55 Swedish, .270, .30/30 .308 Win .30-06, .303 Brit, .300 Win Mag, .410 gauge, 12 bore steel (#2,#3, #4) 12 bore field (BB, #2, #4, #5, #6), www.sportfishingscene.com.au/

13.01.2022 Coronavirus COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT SSAA Para is currently monitoring the situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), and are considering a number of options surrounding our operations over the coming months. First and foremost, of utmost importance to us is the health and safety of our volunteers, members and guests and in this regard it is currently business as usual. However, given we have many members and guests visiting our range on a daily basis. We are closely monitoring the ...situation and will continue to seek advice from Government departments as to the best course of action. We will advise of any changes to our operations on an as needed basis. Based on current government directions (18/03/2020): 1. The outdoor range capacity is currently capped at 500 people and 100 people indoors. 2.Please practice social distancing of 1.5m between people (for example using every second bench) and remove physical interactions like handshakes ect. 3.Club firearms will need to be wiped down before and after each use and ensure that good hygiene is maintained with regular hand washing. 4.Please ensure that you follow the quarantine requirements (14 days) if you have travelled overseas or have been in close contact with a confirmed case. Most importantly should any of our members or guests have any flu or cold like symptoms, or are aware that they have come into contact with someone who has been infected with COVID-19, we ask that you DO NOT attend a SSAA Para Range and that you stay at home and follow the Governments recommendations. If you have any further questions then please contact the club secretary SSAA Para Council

12.01.2022 The 50m Range upgrade is progressing well. The mound has been adjusted and the new turning target system is now going in. The new range will increase our range capacity by moving some of our pistol and rifle matches from the main range and 1st pistol range and onto the 50m range. The goal is to have the 50m range ready prior to the Gallery Rifle Nationals in May 2020. We are now in the process of cladding the walls of the storage rooms and the front of the turning target sys...tem. Rather than using a wooden material, we have moved towards using a wood plastic composite decking material, that was provided by Advance Plastic Recycling, which is a local company located in Kilburn. SSAA Para has had a history of wood rot and white ants damaging our timber structures. However, this recycled plastic timber composite will give us a longer life asset while still providing environmental benefits by recycling and removing plastic from landfill. Next time you are on the main range, you will also notice that the baffle legs are also starting to be cladded in this wood plastic composite material, which also gives it a nice timber finish. See more

12.01.2022 Well done James! The perfect way to show the positives of the shooting sports.

12.01.2022 Work on the car park is underway

12.01.2022 SAFEKEEPING of FIREARMS and related items for fire affected people in South Australia. Dear members and fellow firearms owners of SA, As you are well aware, som...e of our family, friends, members and many other firearms owners have suffered total or partial loss of their homes, property and livestock due to the bushfires. Many of our members are also CFS, SA Ambulance, SES, SAPOL and Defence members working tirelessly to help. It’s in times of tribulation like these, it’s heartening to witness our true Aussie spirit of mateship prevailing and achieving best outcomes. We would like to offer them our most sincere gratitude and acknowledge them for their service in these times. With help in mind, it has come to light that local police stations cannot store any more firearms for safe keeping so the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia SA (SSAA SA) has teamed up with our friends at Gunforce in Hindmarsh, Adelaide to help facilitate and offer free storage of firearms, ammunition and related items for those that have been affected by the fires and are in need. If you or any of your contacts have been affected by any of the bushfires and are in need of firearms storage until you/they have rebuilt or relocated, we are here to help. We will be making a trip to Kangaroo Island very soon and will be working with local SAPOL to assist in the safekeeping process. We need to know ASAP how many firearms we are dealing with (ahead of time) so we can manage the logistics and book the appropriate vehicles for transport. Points of contact for further details will be; Kangaroo Island, the Secretary at SSAA KI Gun Club Lesley Beck on 0438 852 220 or email [email protected] Adelaide Hills (Cuddlee Creek/Lobethal/Woodside) Contact Stephen or Melissa at Gunforce direct on 08 8440 0858 in business hours to let them know how many firearms you are bringing. They are open 9:00am 5:00pm Mon Fri, 9:00am 7:00pm Thurs and 9:00 1:00pm Sat. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance. James Reeves SSAA SA Executive Officer [email protected]

11.01.2022 It's day 6 of the World Shooting Para Sport Champs! Time for the VIS - Vision Impaired Mixed 10m rifle standing! Results: https://bit.ly/2Myg1M3... Schedule: https://bit.ly/2nEvnGo See more

11.01.2022 Good news! The club house phone line is working again after Telstra fix the line yesterday. The number is 82896918.

11.01.2022 Back in our April magazine, SSAA member Peter Carter offered his copy of a vintage Australian Outdoors Handloading Guide to the ‘first in’. That was Jim Allison... of New South Wales but, in the wake of printing Peter’s letter, we were snowed under with requests for the magazine. To that end Alex Sentana, who was also keen to have the guide, offered to scan it and make it available to all SSAA members via our website. Alex has painstakingly scanned all 90-plus pages of the Handloading Guide and the whole magazine is now available to all. https://ssaa.org.au//fi/handloading-guide-available-to-all

10.01.2022 Attention members, we have some farmers needing assistance with some over abundant pest. Jump on the Farmer Assist website for details and give them a hand.

10.01.2022 2020 Safety Course and Range Officer training dates are now on the website: http://www.ssaapara.org.au/training

08.01.2022 Well done to Kata Kowplos for finishing 3rd in the women's 10m Air Rifle Olympic Selection Event stage 2. After 2 days Kata is currently ranked 3rd for the women and Michael Nicholas is ranked 5th in men the selection rankings. Both Nicole Worthley and Jessica Hollitt shot well in today women's match and made the finals. Another Para Member Davis Irvin-Speck shot well in the men's final also.... For anyone interested in trying air rifle shooting we shoot air rifle Friday nights starting at 730pm. Visitors and juniors welcome.

07.01.2022 Telstra have advised us that there is a network outage until the 29th of January 2020. As a result the canteen phone is not available. The main range is available for general sighting in on Sunday afternoon (1pm to 4pm) The main range will be unavailable for general sighting in on Monday the 27th as it will be hosting the 300m Black Powder Match... The main range will be available Tuesday (28th) and Wednesday (29th) the general sighting in For memberships and licence enquires, please contact the secretary on 0467 763 716

07.01.2022 SA GUN DEALERS TO REMAIN OPEN After representations to both SAPOL and the relevant Ministers’ offices, it would seem that our government is prepared to consider... a more measured approach to restricting our ability to purchase supplies at dealers. This particularly applies to our rural members, farmers and contract shooters. Firearms dealers are specialist businesses and they and their employees are a vital part of our farming regions, activities and sport. Every endeavor must be made to support their viability. The extraordinary statements by the Victorian Police Minister linking our Members’ wish to purchase firearms and ammunition, before the upcoming price rise, to domestic violence and lawbreaking is to be condemned in the strongest possible way. The SSAA has been proactive in recommending the total closure of our ranges, despite the theoretical ability of small groups to shoot. We are part of the community and will do everything possible to protect our Members, their families and the public at large. WILD DOG BOUNTY As part of the government’s drought relief package, Minister Whetstone has announced a $100,000 bounty for the culling of wild dogs at $120 per head. This welcome move to assist farmers provides an opportunity for our Conservation and Wildlife Management group as well as our Farmer Assist programme and individual Members. https://www.ssaasa.org.au//200401-mr-4-1-Whetstone-Dog-Bou

07.01.2022 Earlier this week SSAA National Coaching and Membership Development Manager Gemma Dunn took the SSAA National staff down to the range for a shotgun session. Big thanks to SSAA Para Branch for hosting and to the other volunteers for their help on the day!

06.01.2022 Well done to Para Member Kata Kowplos for winning the 10m Women's Air Rifle - Olympic Qualification Round 1 today.

06.01.2022 Club Re Opening Stage 2 The club is pleased to announce that we will moving to stage two of reopening from the 1st of June 2020. Please refer to the opening procedure (Version 2) for the steps required to book in range space for general sighting in, nominate in section match shoots and moving around the range to maintain social distancing. ... Key Points: 1. Range venue capped at 80 people (Excluding canteen staff). 2. Range has been broken up into zones. A maximum of 20 people per zone if social distancing can be applied. Please refer to the opening procedure on the maximum capacities for each range zone as some range zones are capped at numbers below 20. 3. Visitors and members shooting in section competitions are asked to book in with the section captain prior to shooting a match. Section captains are to register with the canteen the number of bookings received the day before so that total venue capacity is monitored. Please sign out at the canteen after shooting your match. 4. Competitions matches can resume, both indoor and outdoor. However indoor use is capped at a maximum of 2 hours per session. Shoots can be recorded again for handgun attendances. 5. Visitors are now able to access the range for general sighting in, excluding Sundays or on days when the range zone is at capacity for club competition. 6. General sighting in by visitors and members can be made in advance when no club matches are on by ringing the canteen. Bookings on the day can be made through the canteen when club matches are on subject to venue capacity and note 5 above. 7. A Maximum of 2 bookings per person per week for general sighting in. 8. Shooters and visitors are asked to leave the range immediately after the shooting session and cleaning activities are completed. BBQs and other social gatherings are not to be held on the complex. 9. Safety course training to resume. Please register with the trainer to book in a spot as attending with no booking wont be accepted. 10. Please refer to the opening procedure for greater detail. SAPOL have advised they will be conducting random compliance inspections. Individuals who flout the regulations face on the spot fines of up to $1000 and Clubs up to $5000. If you are unwell and have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask you to stay home and cancel any bookings made. We also highly recommend that all our members download the COVID-19 App on their phones. For any additional questions or enquiries please contact the club secretary or canteen. Para Council http://www.ssaapara.org.au//7.6%20Range%20Reopening%20June

06.01.2022 On the weekend of 12th to 14th of July 2019 myself and two other Juniors from SSAA Para club competed in the SSAA National Junior Challenge in Springvale Victor...ia. The weather was not nice to us as it was very cold, wet and really windy. I was competing in the U18 and Jess and Kyle were competing in the U15. First up was 3P on Friday. We started the competition at 9am and it was a long day as we had 4 details to get through. We were in mixed details so it was hard to see how we were going in our age groups until the competition ended. On Saturday we got on a bus at 7.30am to Compete in Silhouettes. As Springvale did not have a Silhouette range, we had to travel to Little river to the Eagle park range. The range is very open and the wind and rain was really bad. The silhouettes were rubber banded and blue tacked down to try and stop the wind blowing them down before we could Shoot at them. (It did not help) I must say it was the most interesting Silhouette Shoot I have ever done. My Grandma came to see me Shoot for the first time and was a great help keeping my Ammo warm and making sure I was warm, she even let me steal her good gloves. My grandma has helped me get the shooting equipment I have needed throughout my shooting and I am very thankful to have her help and support. On Sunday the last day of the challenge we competed in Field Rifle at Springvale. We all had a great time and had some PBs too. The final scores for the weekend went up and all we can say is GO SSAA PARA JUNIORS. My (Nicole) final results in U18 were 1st 3p, 3rd Silhouettes, 2nd Field and 1st overall in 3gun aggregate Jess final results in U15 were 2nd 3p, 1st Silhouettes, 1st Field and 1st overall in 3 gun aggregate Kyle final results in U15 were 1st 3P, 2nd Silhouettes, 4th field and 2nd overall in 3 gun aggregate Next year the National Challenge will be in Queensland. As they have an over 18 section I hope to be going again and hope Kyle and Jess go too. Over all I believe this was a great end to my junior shooting path, and a good start to my adult shooting. I wouldn’t be where I am and doing what I am without my coach Dennis Colmer the air rifle captain from para, my scout leader Chewy (Brett Kallin who introduced me to shooting, my Dad and my Grandma. So, a huge thanks to them all and to Springvale club for holding a great junior nationals. By Nicole Worthley SSAA Para See more

06.01.2022 Please spare 5 to 10 minutes to fill out this survey. It will provide future direction for where the ssaa should go in future years.

06.01.2022 For your chance to WIN one of three $200 Spika vouchers to be spent at your favourite store, draw us your ideal Easter weekend hunt or campsite! To enter, pleas...e submit your work by following the link in the description and be sure to include your age. For kids under 6, please download the colouring sheet found in the link below. We will also be sharing our favourite entries on the Spika Facebook and Instagram. All entries must be submitted by midnight Easter Monday. Good Luck! https://spika.com.au/competitions/easter-comp See more

06.01.2022 Members please take this survey for our sports sake! The SSAA needs your help to map out the future of recreational hunting and sports shooting in Australia. The National Recreational Hunting and Sports Shooting Survey is open now and we need as many members as possible to participate. The survey, commissioned by the Federal Government Department of Health, is a chance to show the wider Australian community our economic worth as well as how important hunting and sports shooti...ng activities are to our physical and mental wellbeing. Make no doubt about it, this survey and its results are vitally important. You have an opportunity to participate in something that has never been done before on this scale and possibly never will be again. The results will be used for years to come to develop and shape policy. We need as many hunters and/or sports shooters to complete the survey to provide the best data possible. In short, the survey asks questions relating to: Your spending associated with recreational hunting and shooting; The impact of recreational hunting and shooting on your physical health; The social benefits of recreational hunting and shooting in general. The survey is anonymous with no identifying questions and, being such a comprehensive study, contains 38 questions. Please set aside 15 minutes so you can complete it in full. Click here to fill out the survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/PLMQKZ5 See more

05.01.2022 WINCHESTER AUSTRALIA giveaway! SSAA members have the chance to win a Winchester gift pack valued at $215. The pack includes a large Winchester tote bag, 4 stick...ers, 3 pens, 3 car air fresheners, 3 rubber arm bands, 2 stubby holders, a bottle opener, black bar mat, wooden box/container, towel, drink bottle, flask and cups. Enter at https://buff.ly/3mZB9M6 See more

05.01.2022 Please note that due to the forecast of northerly winds and 42 degrees tomorrow the long range field rifle shoot will be cancelled tomorrow morning. The long range silhouette match will be going ahead as planned on the main range.

03.01.2022 The 2020 Para Range programs can now be found online at www.ssaapara.org.au . Hard copies are also available for members to collect from the canteen. Happy Shooting.

03.01.2022 UPDATE TO SSAA PARA MEMBERSHIPS DURING RANGE CLOSURE To all Para Members and Perspective Para Members with in applications in progress, Who would have thought that range is now silent with the sound of gun fire after 50 years of shooting activities! However, the club is still operating in the background, with administration and maintenance activities still being completed (within the directives of SAPOL) so that we will be ready to reopen when given the green light.... Over recent weeks, many members have asked about club memberships. Under the instructions from Firearms Branch, members are still require to maintain a financial membership for purpose of use one (club use) on their licence. However, SAPOL have given a grace period between March and September for people to submit handgun licence renewal chits without completing the full number of attendances. In working within this SAPOL requirement to maintain a financial membership, the club this week has endorsed that club memberships will be extended while the range is closed. How will this work? We will be sending out renewal and reminder notices as per the normal process each month. So invoices will be sent out for April and May and reminder notices will be sent out for current expired memberships this weekend. Membership fees can then be made through the following methods: 1. By credit card over the phone (8289 6918) between the hours of 10am and 4pm. 2. By EFT payment (Details will be supplied on the invoice, however please make sure you add your surname and membership number to the reference field so that I can find it in the bank statement). 3. By post (Cheque or money order) sent to GPO Box 2013, Adelaide 5001 Once payment is made, the secretary will then update the membership within the database to ensure we have a record of each member being financial. However, membership cards will not be sent out yet. Once the range is given the green light to re-open, the new membership cards will be sent out with the revised expiry dates. So if you expired in April and the range was closed for 2 months, then the new expiry will be June 2021 instead of April 2021. Members that won't expire until the later part of the year and hopefully after the isolation period, will have their memberships extended over the paused period and membership renewals will be sent out to match the new expiry date. We understand that many members may have lost their jobs or have reduced hours, which may put restrictions on the ability to pay the membership. Please don't feel that you are the only one experiencing this. Just give the secretary a call on and we can work through it to help your current situation. Please phone or email the secretary for any follow up questions you might have. Have a safe Easter SSAA Para Council

03.01.2022 Good luck to all of our junior members! May the tens be with you.

02.01.2022 Product Safety Recall Please visit the below link for more information; https://www.berettaaustralia.com.au/Tikka308recall

02.01.2022 Please refer to the club webpage for the latest Covid updates. We will update information on this webpage when it becomes avalible. http://www.ssaapara.org.au//2020-november-covid-update-20-

02.01.2022 Photos from day 2 of the nationals

01.01.2022 Category H exemptions - welcome news for Handgun Shooters. Following our representations on behalf of all South Australian Shooters, below is important informa...tion from Firearms Branch exempting Category H shooting requirements for licensees that need renewing between March and September. Club closures as a result of COVID-19 have affected many of our 5000 Members and SSAA SA thanks SAPOL Firearms Branch for their consideration and prompt help in this unprecedented situation.

01.01.2022 Folks there has been a small group of volunteers working at the range during the week and on weekends doing all of the maintenance. We also have contractors in upgrading the main car parking areas. As for the latest posting from SSAA SA, please don't get too excited about reopening until we get the ok from the state authorities. The federal document indicates 10 people. This is just not workable for us, unless we can get it extended to 10, where practical, ( based on social distancing) on each of the ranges on the property. I will present our proposal to SSAA SA, who will along with theirs take it to the necessary authorities. If you have any questions, please get in contact with me. Steve Nicholas, Para President