Sporting Shooters Association of Victoria, Australia

Firearm Safety Course

This in-person event is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to ensure safe handling and operation of firearms. The course is approved by Victoria Police for longarm firearm licence applications.

This is the basic Firearm Safety Course, if you are interested in doing the practical safety course please see the Practical Firearm Safety Course.

To avoid disrupting other attendees, interpreters will not be permitted during this course.

(Members receive a 20% discount on all courses). 

Cancellation (refund or reschedule): If you are unable to attend the course you have booked, you must notify the Training Department two (2) days prior to your booked session in order to obtain a refund or to reschedule. (All refunds will incur a $10 administration fee).

Choose and enrol in a session from the table below, then refer to the resources at the end of this page in preperation for the course.

   
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Upcoming Classes - All Locations

Name Location Date Time Available Spaces Cost
Firearm Safety Course Yea Council Chambers 14 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 8 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Box Hill SSAA Victoria 15 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 0 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Box Hill SSAA Victoria 16 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 0 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Little River SSAA Range 22 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 0 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Box Hill SSAA Victoria 22 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 13 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Springvale SSAA Range 22 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 18 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Springvale SSAA Range 24 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 8 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Portland RSL Sub Branch 29 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 20 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Box Hill SSAA Victoria 29 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 19 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Springvale SSAA Range 1 May 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 22 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Springvale SSAA Range 6 May 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 24 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Portland RSL Sub Branch 20 May 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 23 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Portland RSL Sub Branch 17 June 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 24 $80.00

Upcoming Classes - Metropolitan

Name Location Date Time Available Spaces Cost
Firearm Safety Course Box Hill SSAA Victoria 15 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 0 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Box Hill SSAA Victoria 16 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 0 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Little River SSAA Range 22 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 0 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Box Hill SSAA Victoria 22 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 13 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Springvale SSAA Range 22 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 18 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Springvale SSAA Range 24 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 8 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Box Hill SSAA Victoria 29 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 19 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Springvale SSAA Range 1 May 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 22 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Springvale SSAA Range 6 May 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 24 $80.00

Upcoming Classes - Regional

Name Location Date Time Available Spaces Cost
Firearm Safety Course Yea Council Chambers 14 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 8 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Portland RSL Sub Branch 29 April 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 20 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Portland RSL Sub Branch 20 May 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 23 $80.00
Firearm Safety Course Portland RSL Sub Branch 17 June 2026 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 24 $80.00
 

During this course, our experienced and qualified instructors will cover a range of topics including firearm information, firearm safety rules, firearm handling techniques, safe storage practices, and your legal responsibilities. This course is suitable for anyone wishing to apply for a longarm firearm licence in Victoria.

By attending this course, you will gain valuable insights and learn best practices to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you when handling firearms.

If you successfully complete this course, you will be issued a completion certificate. Ensure to keep this certificate as you will need to provide a copy when you submit your firearm licence application.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot by registering in advance. We look forward to seeing you there!

Resources

It is highly recommended to watch this video and read the Firearm Safety Code by clicking here before attending your booked session:

 

For more details and to apply for a Victorian Firearm Licence, click on the following link: Apply for a Firearm Licence