Last Saturday Steve Minnikin MP, Member for Chatsworth, was at the Belmont Range to present representatives from Brisbane, Natives and Brisbane Mariners rifle clubs with certificates acknowledging they were successful in receiving $2,000 in Grant funding through the Queensland Government’s Active Clubs program.
The Queensland Police Service has responded to an increasing number of incidents within the community following reports of persons in possession of items described as firearms. On investigation the items were identified as gel blasters and on occasions the behaviour of the persons in possession of these items has constituted a variety of offences.
The Queensland Rifle Association generally bestows life-membership on recipients about every decade however in the early years it was a different story.
Board Performance Review – Errington Report – This report is on the performance of the QRA Board and how it is meeting its strategic, operational, and fiduciary responsibility to the Association. It is focused on strengthening governance and compliance, particularly in relation to policies, procedures and the culture of the board.
Queensland Rifle Association – This is the Proposed Organisational Structure – (QRA Board preferred)
The Queensland Rifle Association generally bestows life-membership on recipients about every decade, and we consider Johnno a very worthy person for such an award. Johnno has provided exceptional support for the sport of rifle-shooting in Queensland and Australia.
QRA State Championships August 2019 – Duncan Range, Belmont Shooting Complex
On the 25th of April the Queensland Rifle Association held its first Anzac Day Service in front of the Armistice War Memorial. The QRA would like to extend thanks to all the wonderful volunteers and attendees.
BRUCE A. R. SCOTT, CSC, ADC, ANZAC DAY ADDRESS – BELMONT RIFLE RANGE – 25 APRIL 2019, BRUCE A. R. SCOTT, CSC, ADC
Queensland’s newest War Memorial will be Officially Opened by Mr Ross Vasta MP, Federal member for Bonner and consecrated by Chaplain LT COL (retd) Graeme Ramsden OAM this Remembrance Day, marking the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice ending the Great War of 1914-1918.
QRA State Championships August 2018 – Duncan Range, Belmont Shooting Complex
Unchallenged as the greatest competitive marksman Australia has ever produced, Percy Pavey dominated his chosen sport in the same manner as Sir Hubert Opperman in cycling, Sir Donald Bradman in cricket, and Sir Norman Brookes in tennis. His career as a top level marksman spanned more than 30 years.
NORTH ARM RIFLE CLUB PM OCT 2017 – North Arm rifle range lived up to its challenging reputation for a big field of more than 70 shooters at the 2017 Club championship and Lilley District Open at Yandina. There were some outstanding range scores but fluky winds and humid conditions proved a test for consistency across the weekend.
BILLY SING MARKSMAN SHOOT, CLERMONT RIFLE RANGE ,1ST AND 2ND OCTOBER 2016. The Third Billy Sing Marksman Shoot, was held at the Clermont Rifle Range on the 1st and 2nd October 2016. Saturday morning saw a very cold start with 3.8 degree temperature, warming up over the weekend to 36 degree on Sunday afternoon.
New Zealand shooter John Snowden set a hot pace winning the Duncan lead-up match to the QRA Queens with a possible 300 with 33 centres over the six range event. John, from Ashurburton in the South Island, has been a regular visitor to Brisbane and is part of a strong 2017 Kiwi contingent.
2017 QRA Queens – A big week of shooting, Duncan Range, Belmont Shooting Complex
Brisbane Rifle Club veteran Geoff Grosskreutz has been in fine early form for the 2017 QRA Queens, winning his club open prize shoot on Saturday, 12th.
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
Queensland Rifle Association acknowledges the support of the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport. Through this financial support QRA is able to deliver a number of programs designed to meet the goals of Queensland Government’s Activate! Queensland Strategy.
Small club whose members have many years experience in the sport of fullbore shooting bot target rifle & F Class and will always provide the assistance required to potential new members in order to grow to our sport and open it up to others.
