SSAA Practical Shooting – Handgun National Championships 2026
LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICAL SHOOTING
The SSAA Practical Shooting – Handgun National Championships are coming to NSW in 2026.
Hosted by Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Ltd, the championship will be held from 2–4 October 2026.
EVENT DETAILS
Venue
SSAA NSW Hill Top Shooting Complex
430 Wattle Ridge Road, Hill Top NSW 2575
Event Dates
Friday, 2 October 2026 – Range Officers’ Pre-Match
Saturday, 3 October 2026 – Competition Day 1
Sunday, 4 October 2026 – Competition Day 2
Match Format
The championship will consist of:
• 10 stages plus chronograph
• Minimum round count of 240 rounds
• Equipment and accreditation checks prior to competition
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Registration from 7am
Equipment Checks (50m Pistol Range): 8:00am (Day 1 only)
Competitor Briefing: 9:30am
Shooting Commences: 10:00am
Sunday, 4 October 2026
Competitor Briefing: 9:30am
Shooting Commences: 10:00am
Presentation Dinner: 6:30pm
Eligibility
Competitors must:
• Be current SSAA members
• Hold the necessary SSAA Practical Shooting Holster accreditation
Registration Information
• Registrations Open: 25 June 2026
• Registrations Close: 25 September 2026
• Shirt Orders Close: 31 August 2026
Please note that no late entries will be accepted after 25 September 2026. Early registration is encouraged, particularly for competitors wishing to request specific squadding arrangements. While requests will be considered, they cannot be guaranteed.
Important Information
• Physical photo ID must be presented at registration
• No camouflage (camo) clothing is permitted.
• Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at the venue via
EFTPOS only.
• Please review the SSAA NSW Social Media Policy here and the SSAA NSW Media & Brand Usage Policy here.
Competition Rules
The event will be conducted in accordance with:
• SSAA Standard Rules No. 9.3 Rev Nov 2025
• The SSAA Practical Shooting Rule Book No.7 Revised Nov 2025 will be available on the SSAA Inc. website.
Competitors should familiarise themselves with the latest rules and requirements before the event.
