9am-5pm
Due to COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, the Eagle Park range is CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL AT LEAST FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER (subject to government directions).
The Eagle Park Range in Little River caters to all disciplines, including pistol, shotgun and large-calibre rifles. The main rifle range is open to members and the general public from 9am to 5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The main public range is certified for all calibre rifles, including 50 BMG, to a distance of 500m. With 100 benches along its covered and concreted firing line, there is room for everyone at Eagle Park.
Shotgun shooting is also available on the main public range, with a clay target thrower set up at the end of the firing line. Members can use the thrower during normal business hours. Clays can be purchased in batches of 25 for $10.
Joining SSAA at the range will give you free range entry for that day.
PUBLIC 5-STAND
The five stand range is open on:
- Saturdays – 10am to 4pm – Non-licensed and licensed shooters
- Sundays – 10am to 4pm – Licensed shooters only (as of 15 May, 2021)
To view upcoming sub-club events and bookings, click here.
CONDITIONS UNDER COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
The following restrictions will need to be followed:
- Face masks are required to be worn when outdoors and indoors unless for safety reasons or medical exemption.
- A density quota of 1 person per 4 square metres for both indoor and outdoor ranges/spaces.
- Group sizes are limited to 10 people.
- Maximum number of patron per outdoor space is 300 – Multiple groups of 10 permitted.
- Maximum number of patrons per indoor space is 100 – Multiple groups of 10 permitted.
- QR code or manual check-in required.
- COVID Check-in Marshall is required per facility.
- Spectators not permitted.
Range rules
Before heading down to the range, please familiarise yourself with the below range rules:
- Ear protection is mandatory on all SSAA Victorian ranges.
- Eye protection is mandatory for all juniors (under 18) and recommended for all persons using a firearm.
- High visibility vests must be worn when placing targets beyond 100m on main ranges one and two.
- Closed-toe shoes must be worn on the firing line.
- Excessively open-neck tops are not permitted on the firing line (including singlets).
- The minimum age for shooters is 12 years old.
- Juniors (aged 12 to 17) require adult supervision to shoot and a consent form must be completed at the range by a parent/guardian.
- No prohibited person is allowed to use the range facilities for shooting.
Vests, eye and ear protection are available for sale at the Eagle Park Range office.
The full range rules, effective from 15 December, 2020 can be viewed here.
For information about reducing the risks associated with lead dust, click here.
Schedule of events
NOTE: Main Range remains OPEN to the public during club events. These events are held on other ranges at Eagle Park and rarely impact the Main Range.
| When | Activity |
| 1st Saturday each month | Benchrest – practice |
| 1st Saturday each month | Big Game Rifle Club – practice |
| 1st Sunday each month | Military Rifle Club – competition |
| 1st Sunday each month | Big Game Rifle Club – competition |
| 1st Sunday each month | Little River Raiders single action – practice |
| 2nd Saturday each month | Victorian Muzzle Loading Club – practice |
| 2nd Sunday each month | Little River Sporting Clays – practice |
| 2nd Sunday each month | Military Rifle Club – competition |
| 3rd Saturday each month | Victorian Muzzle Loading Club – competition |
| 3rd Saturday each month | Big Game Rifle Club – practice |
| 3rd Sunday each month | Benchrest – competition |
| 3rd Sunday each month | Big Game Rifle Club – practice |
| 3rd Sunday each month | Little River Raiders single action |
| 3rd Sunday each month | PPLA – competition |
| 3rd Sunday each month | Youth Training Scheme |
| 4th Sunday each month | Pistol metallic silhouette – competition |
| 4th Sunday each month | Little River Sporting Clays – competition |
| 4th Sunday each month | MSRC – Field rifle competition* |
* Rifle competitions include Field Rifle, Metallic Silhouette, 3 Position and novelty shoots
Range fees
| ENTRY TYPE | RANGE FEE
(New Fees as of 1st March, 2021) |
| SSAA Adult Member | $25 (main range) $17 (sub-club) |
| Non-Member Adult | $45 (main range) $33 (sub-club) |
| SSAA Junior Member | $8 (main range) $4 (sub-club) |
| Non-Member Junior | $14 (main range) $10 (sub-club) |
| SSAA Pensioner Member | $14 (main range) $8 (sub-club) |
| Non-Member Pensioner | $25 (main range) $18 (sub-club) |
| SSAA Member Family Day Pass (2 adults and 2 children) | $58 (main range) $38 (sub-club) |
| Non-Member Family Day Pass (2 adults and 2 children) | $95 (main range) $75 (sub-club) |
| SSAA Member Adult Yearly Range Pass (Eagle Park) | $350 |
| SSAA Member Pensioner Yearly Range Pass (Eagle Park) | $160 |
| SSAA Member Junior Yearly Range Pass (Eagle Park) | $100 |
| SSAA Member Adult Yearly Range Pass (Springvale and Eagle Park combined) | $600 |
| SSAA Member Range Pass – Life Pass (Eagle Park) | $1950 |