From 1 Nov 2024 to 25 Jan 2025, SSAA Scottsdale successfully completed a project to replace our 16 existing wooden benches with 16 concrete shooting benches. The project involved the hard work of a small team of dedicated club volunteers who worked tirelessly through the Christmas break to make this happen. We now have 16 brand new concrete benches, providing extremely stable shooting positions.
The total cost of the project was $10,000, equally shared between the club and Dorset Council. The Council provided a matching grant of $5,000 to finance the project. On behalf of SSAA Scottsdale, I would like to thank Dorset Council for the financial assistance that was crucial to the project’s success. In particular, I extend my gratitude to Elizabeth Hadley, the Development Officer at Dorset Council, who advised us throughout the project on all aspects related to the grants process.
A new year begins, 2026, Carrying on the good work we continue to modernise our range, projects underway at the moment are installing solar power to supply our new automated speaker system, accurate placements of our new range distance markers.
New members are welcome. 8.30 am orientation for all prospective members and visitors.
Photos of the new benches can be found in the Gallery section below.
Pease Note: All enquires related to Firearms Licences or changes to Firearms Licences,
Should be directed to Tasmanian Police Firearms Services.
Introduction
Welcome to Scottsdale Silhouette, Pistol, Target and Hunting Club (commonly referred to as SSAA Scottsdale or T04 Scottsdale).
Range Approvals and Layout
The club has range approval for all handguns and rifles (air, rimfire and centrefire). We have a rifle range out to 200 metres as well as a dedicated pistol range. We also have access to an adjoining 800 yard ranges. Most shooting positions are under cover.
Range Rules and Code of Conduct
The club’s Range Rules and Code of Conduct have been posted and can be accessed via the following links:
- SSAA Scottsdale Range Rules
- SSAA Scottsdale Code of Conduct
Safety Requirement. Mandatory for T04 Scottsdale – Covered shoes – Hearing protection – Safety Glasses
Range Officers. Range Officers requests must be followed, if not you may be asked to leave the range.
Club Shooting Roster, AGM see events link below.
Our shooting roster for 2026 can be downloaded from a link provided top right hand side of page
-31st January, Normal Range Day
The following timings apply to the operation of the range:
- 8.30am – Orientation for Visitors
- 8.30am – 0900: Range staff arrive and setup
- 9.00am: Shooter registration. New member orientation briefs are also conducted at this time.
- 9.20am: Firearms may be moved onto the Firing Line. Please Note: No movement forward of the Firing Line is permitted while this is occurring.
- 9:30am: Range is open and shooting will commence
- 12.30pm: Range is closed for lunch
- 1.00pm: Range is reopened
- 4pm: Range is closed
- Please Note: On competition days, hours of operation will be posted prior to the day of the competition.
SSAA Scottsdale uses a 10 minute shooting cycle during which shooters are free to engage their respective targets. At the 8 minute mark, shooters will be given a ‘2 minute warning’. At the completion of the 10 minutes, the Senior Range Officer (SRO) will order CEASE FIRE – UNLOAD AND SHOW CLEAR. You will be permitted to proceed downrange to check your targets once all firearms have been cleared and the range is closed.
Please note: If you arrive late to the range, you will need to wait till the next 10 minute cycle before you can setup a target and commence shooting.
Sign-in. When signing in, range staff will conduct a check of your firearms licence for currency and purpose. Staff will also check your SSAA membership card for currency.
Payment of Range and Membership Fees. Cash payments are no longer accepted at SSAA Scottsdale. You may pay at the range by tap-and-go EFTPOS machine or by direct debit into the club’s account. Cash will not be accepted.
Competitions
The club runs precision rifle (PR), precision rimfire (PR22) and pistol competitions on separate range days. Please note that from 1330 on competition days, with the exception of the competition area, the remainder of the range is CLOSED. Please check the Shooting Schedule for details. Courses of fire (COF) as well as rules, equipment requirements etc for all disciplines are posted to the ‘Events’ tab (below), the week before the competition weekend. Competition results and photos are normally posted 1-2 days after the event.
Empty Chamber Indicators. (ECI) are now mandatory for all firearms at SSAA Scottsdale. The use of an ECI removes the need for an RO to physically look inside the chamber of your firearm thereby removing the need for the RO to be in close physical proximity to you. The club has purchased spare centrefire and rimfire ECI. These are available for sale to shooters for $5.00 available from the SRO box at Scottsdale Range.
Membership
In order to join the club, new members will firstly need to fill out the club’s secure online membership registration form. Following this, they will need to attend a minimum of three shooting events. Bank Details are BSP 037 615 ACC 246903 ref membership & name
Current membership fee details can be found at the ‘Pricing’ tab below. Membership is valid per financial year, i.e. from 1 July to 30 June.
Those members that are new to shooting should take the time to read the attached Beginner’s Guide.
Facilities: Toilet facilities are available.
Photo Gallery
| Event Name | Event Details |
|---|---|
AGM 2026 08/08/2026 10:00 am |
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| SSAA Scottsdale members: | $5.00 per shoot |
| Other SSAA club members: | $10.00 per shoot |
| Non SSAA members: | $20.00 per shoot |
| Single membership per financial year | $50.00 ($25 if you join in the 2nd half of the financial year) |
| Family membership per financial year | $75.00 ($37.50 if you join in the 2nd half of the financial year) |