SSAA Caboolture Branch

See the Branch’s website for further information: Q51 | SSAA Caboolture | Caboolture Pistol Club

SSAA Caboolture – a leader in safe, responsible, and community-focused shooting sports (The Report September 2025)

North of Brisbane, the SSAA Caboolture Branch (Q51) is the meeting ground for nearly 930 sporting shooters – and has been a shooting oasis since its formation in 1994. Its pistol club is growing quickly too and boasts about 350 members. Female membership is strong at just more than 100 and junior numbers are starting to climb at nearly 30. 

The Branch is extremely welcoming and says its goal is to support shooters through their “journey to achieve the enjoyment and comradeship that we experience at every meet”. Well-trained and friendly Range Offices are always available to help assist with safety procedures and members are always available to answer questions. 

SSAA Caboolture President Jeff Ross says, “SSAA Caboolture continues to lead the way in safe, responsible, and community-focused shooting sports. Our club provides a welcoming environment for new and experienced members alike, offering high-quality facilities, regular competitions, and a strong commitment to firearms safety and education.” 

In March of 2025, the Branch received a Community Facilities Grant from the City of Moreton Bay Council. The much-appreciated financial support allowed for a planning project including: 

• Design of a new 50m indoor pistol range 

• Design of a new roof over its existing 50m range. 

The Branch says, the “project was a great outcome and only possible due to the contribution from Council”.  

Improvement work has since been undertaken, with two of three stages complete. Stage 1 included a 25m range catering to pistol chamberings, with the website pointing out, “The range approval conditions dictate muzzle velocity of black powder and centre fire ammunition not to exceed 1400 feet per second and rimfire ammunition not to exceed 1710 feet per second.” Only lead projectiles are allowed (no ball or jacketed ammunition). 

Stage 2 saw two 50m ranges completed. The 50-metre ranges accommodate pistol and rifle chamberings. Its enclosed nature means the Range Officer can limit shooting anything above .223 at any time. 

 Competitions are held monthly and include .22LR Pistol and .22LR Rifle, Black Powder, Western Action, Rapid Fire Pistol, .22 Rimfire, Sports Pistol, Three Stage Pistol, Air Pistol and a Pistol Mystery Practical Shoot. 

Membership categories include Adult, Pensioner, Additional Family Member and Junior, with fees ranging between $50 to $250 per year. 

When in the area, be sure to pay the popular club a visit. If you are passing by without your firearms, the Branch has some for hire. You can find them at 558 Uhlmann Rd, Burpengary, next to the Caboolture Clay Target Club. And you can find out about events and shooting times by visiting the Events section of the website: ssaacaboolture.com/events/  

 Be sure to bring photo ID and, of course, enclosed shoes.