Sporting Shooters News

Stay up to date with what’s happening across SSAA NSW. Here you’ll find the latest announcements, updates, and information from across the state. Our goal is to keep members and the wider sport shooting, hunting and collecting community informed about the issues, achievements, and events shaping the future of sport in NSW.

President Updates #09

Talking to Your MP For a good part of my working life I was on the receiving end of the letters, the emails and the phone calls. First as a ...

President Updates #08

The Same Side of the Table I spent a good part of my working life in rooms where people who agreed on ninety per cent of things spent all their ...

SSAA NSW Continues Parliamentary Engagement

SSAA NSW continues to press the case for law-abiding firearms owners directly with parliamentarians. Following last week’s meetings at Parliament House, our CEO Pete Szaak has continued those discussions, meeting ...

President Updates #07

The Best Investment We Make There is a particular sound at a range when a junior knocks over their first steel target. It is not the ring of the plate. ...

SSAA NSW Demands Better for Law-abiding Firearms Owners

SSAA NSW has expressed deep disappointment after NSW Parliament voted against a motion to disallow the regulations underpinning the Government’s firearms buyback scheme. The motion, moved by Member for Barwon ...

Our SSAA NSW CEO Pete Szaak Visits Parliament

Our SSAA NSW CEO Pete Szaak spent this week at Parliament House in a series of one-on-one meetings with The Hon. Rod Roberts MLC, Mr Gurmesh Singh MP, The Hon. ...

President Updates #06

One Membership, Twenty Plus Sports Ask most members what sort of shooter they are and you will get a one-word answer. Benchrest. Clays. Silhouette. Pistol. It is a fair answer, ...

President Updates #05

Hunting’s Quiet Contribution Of everything our members do, hunting is the least understood by people outside the sport and I would argue, the most undervalued. It is worth setting out ...

The State of Trust- Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who took part in the joint Trust & Confidence Survey. With over 4,280 responses from members right across NSW, this is one of the largest and ...

President Updates #04

The Thing we are Genuinely Good At Every so often it is worth stopping and giving ourselves credit for something. Safety is the part of our sport we tend to ...

President Updates #03

Gun Buyback Last Saturday, Pete Szaak and I were standing on a brand new range outside Dubbo, talking about where the next generation of shooters in the Central West will ...

A Message from SSAA NSW CEO Pete Szaak

SSAA NSW CEO Peter Szaak discusses the association’s disappointment with the buyback announcement and raises questions surrounding the public safety debate. Click here to watch the video 👉 https://bit.ly/pete-szaak-video

NSW Government Buyback Announcement

SSAA NSW is aware of today’s announcement by the NSW Government of a compulsory firearms buyback scheme. It was made on a Sunday, when advisers and legal teams are off. ...

President Updates #02

Why We Turn Up There is a particular quality to the carpark of an outdoor range at seven in the morning. Thermoses out, tailgates down, someone already laughing at somebody ...

Help us Better Understand your Experience with the NSW Firearms Registry

SSAA NSW is now calling on our membership to provide feedback regarding your experience with the NSW Firearms Registry as a law-abiding firearms owner. Why we’re asking As a result ...

President Updates #01

Welcome to the very first edition of Straight Shooting from the President’s Bench; a new weekly column where I’ll be talking directly to you, our members Each week I’ll pull ...

Meet Your New SSAA NSW President: Jai Rowell

The Right Leader for a Decisive Moment When the SSAA NSW Board met on the evening of 2 July 2026 and unanimously appointed Jai Rowell as SSAA NSW President, it ...

July Update – Understanding NSW’s Major Firearms Law Reforms

NSW firearms reforms mark a major shift: eligibility, verification, active club participation, and proactive compliance are now central.

A New Chapter for SSAA NSW – Thank You Lance Miller, Welcome Jai Rowell

SSAA NSW thanks outgoing President Lance Miller for his outstanding service and welcomes new SSAA NSW President Jai Rowell. Thank you Lance for Your Service as President The Sporting Shooters ...

SSAA NSW Discipline Chairs EOI

Your experience can make a difference. SSAA NSW is seeking passionate and experienced members to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of our shooting disciplines by volunteering as Discipline ...

Responsible advocacy and evidence-based action

Jointly issued by industry and membership organisations – SSAA NSW, SIFA and NSWFDA; representing lawful firearms owners, sporting shooters and firearms businesses in New South Wales.

A message from our previous SSAA NSW President

Thank you for your membership and thank you for your trust in the SSAA NSW Board. It is a huge honour to work for you.

SSAA National Lever Action Championship 2025

The Northern Rivers Branch of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) hosted the SSAA National Lever Action Championship from 4–6 October 2025 at the Casino Rifle Range.

Staying Safe Online: A Guide for SSAA Members

As more of our membership renewals, event registrations and communications move online, it’s important to know how to protect yourself from scams, phishing attempts and online fraud.

Keep Your SSAA Membership Active – Hassle-Free Auto-Renewal

Imagine never having to worry about your SSAA membership expiring. No last-minute renewals, no missed benefits, just uninterrupted access to everything you love about being part of SSAA.

Farmer Assist Program

The SSAA NSW Farmer Assist Program links farmers with accredited members to manage pest and feral animals safely and ethically.

SSAA NSW Delivers Its Latest AHCPMG304 Use Firearms to Humanely Destroy Animals Course

This accredited training program equips licensed shooters with the knowledge and skills to carry out safe, ethical, and effective pest animal control in field settings.

An update from the SSAA (NSW) Port Macquarie

We’re back to our regular schedule: practice each Friday, the first two Saturdays of the month, the third Sunday, and competitions on the fourth Sunday.

Travelling or Moving to NSW with Firearms?

Whether you’re travelling within the state or relocating from interstate, understanding the legal requirements is essential.

Meet our SSAA NSW Range Officers

At every SSAA NSW range, behind the firing lines and well-used benches, you’ll find some of the unsung heroes of our sport — our Range Officers.

SSAA (NSW) Sydney Branch Awards Night 2025

The evening celebrated the hard work and dedication of the people across SSAA (NSW) Sydney ranges, with Niven Little named Overall Range Officer of the Year.

A message from the SSAA NSW President

It's been an exciting time here at SSAA NSW but I would first like to share that SSAA NSW has now grown to more than 65,000 members.

SSAA NSW Launch Holster Course

The SSAA NSW Holster Qualification Course has been designed to provide members with the skills, knowledge, and confidence.

Big Bore and Big Scores at 2025 Big Game State Titles

The 2025 SSAA NSW Big Game Rifle State Titles brought together competitors from across the state for a weekend of competition and precision shooting.

Single Action State Titles Spark Excitement in Bathurst

The 2025 SSAA NSW Single Action State Titles were held over the June long weekend at the SSAA NSW Bathurst Branch Range.

One Club, One Community

SSAA NSW Newcastle Branch isn’t just a SSAA NSW branch that shoots from the Seaham Range — it’s the second largest branch in NSW.

Arthur’s legacy in building Big Springs Range into a regional cornerstone for SSAA NSW Wagga Wagga

In regional NSW, one man’s commitment to safe, responsible shooting has helped create a hub for training, competition, and community.

3 Steps to meeting your NSW firearms licence mandatory participation requirements

The mandatory participation requirements is a critical compliance matter for licensed shooters, and it is imperative to ensure activities are kept up to date.

Jai Rowell Returns to SSAA NSW as Voluntary Board Advisor

The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA) NSW is pleased to welcome back Jai Rowell as a non-voting voluntary Board Advisor.

Auburn Shooting Centre: A Sporting Shooters Range Under New Management

Auburn is now home to the Auburn Shooting Centre (ASC), officially opening its doors in early February 2025.

Protect Your Firearms with SSAA Members Firearms Protection Cover – Just $35 a Year!

As a responsible firearm owner, ensuring the safety and protection of your firearms is essential.

Strengthening Firearms Safety Training: SSAA NSW’s Commitment to Trainer Excellence

Ensuring that all SSAA NSW Trainers and Instructors meet the highest standards of instruction is essential to maintaining the integrity of our Range Officer and Safe Shooting programs.