Find out about the history of long-range full-bore rifle shooting. Immerse yourself in the lives of champions, Kings’ & Queens’ Prize winners. Learn about the team’s matches. Discover the links to our military – the ANZAC legends. Discover the treasures of the QRA Museum.
On 18 August, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. We remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the 10 years of our involvement in the Vietnam War.
Edward Frederick Robert Bage was a member of the Engineers Rifle Club in Brisbane. He enlisted and served with the 3rd Field Company Engineers in Egypt and at Gallipoli. Captain Edward Frederick Robert Bage was killed in action on 7 May 1915 at Gallipoli.
We must never forget the sacrifices made by Australians during the Great War and all other conflicts that followed. Equally, we must never take for granted the losses suffered by the families that lived on without their loved ones after the various conflicts ended.
WORLD WAR I QRA RIFLEMAN – Private Arthur Laughton HALLIDAY
The museum covers over 150 years of experiences on and off the range. With a balance of army and sport and the role of our community and how they have shaped the sport of target shooting into the 21st century. Visit the museum and book a tour with one of our ‘legends’ who have lived the tales.
The King’s/Queen’s Prize started in England in order to increase the ability of Britain’s marksmen following the Crimean War. Queen Victoria inaugurated the first Queens Prize Shoot (England) in 1860 by offering 250 pounds to the best marksmen in Britain.
Australia’s first Queens was shot in Queensland in 1878.
Belmont Shooting Complex
The Queensland Rifle Association fosters target rifle shooting and firearms training through our clubs. Different classes of rifle shooting are conducted by our Clubs under the Standard Shooting Rules (SSRs) of the National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA).
Belmont Shooting Complex