Holster Course

• Participants must provide their own firearms and holsters for use in the course.
• Participants must be endorsed by their club to undertake the training.

SSAA NSW Holster Course: 

To make sure all members have access, our SSAA NSW Trainers will be visiting branches across the state to deliver the course in person. These sessions are hands-on and designed to give every participant the chance to qualify under expert supervision. To register for a SSAA NSW Holster Course, please get in touch with your branch who will assist you with the nomination process

SSAA NSW Holster Qualification Course: 

For those looking to become instructors themselves, please register your interest by clicking here SSAA NSW Holster Qualification Course Expression of Interest. This program will qualify and accredit new instructors so they can deliver the course consistently at their own branches. 

The course combines short theory sessions with plenty of hands-on time. You’ll start with safety fundamentals and dry-fire drills before progressing to supervised live-fire exercises.

You’ll cover:

• Range protocols and commands.
• Correct holster setup and positioning.
• The five-step draw process.
• Muzzle awareness and trigger discipline during movement.
• Managing malfunctions and stoppages.
• Re-holstering safely at the end of a stage.

Every session is guided by an accredited instructor, ensuring that each shooter develops safe skills and meets SSAA NSW holster-qualification standards.

• A current firearms licence with the appropriate category.
• Photo ID and your SSAA NSW membership details.
• Please refer to the SSAA NSW Holster trainer if you are unsure about the holster requirements.

SSAA NSW Holster Course:

To make sure all members have access, our SSAA NSW Trainers will be visiting branches across the state to deliver the course in person. These sessions are hands-on and designed to give every participant the chance to qualify under expert supervision. 

SSAA NSW Holster Qualification Course:

1. Contact your local SSAA NSW branch to find the next available Holster Course. 
2. Register your interest.-for a nomination form that endorses you to participate in the Holster Course  (SSAA NSW Holster Qualification Course Expression of Interest) 

Pre-course material: Watch this video.

Read the booklet here:

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