Eagle Park Range

Range 1 ROOF works

Construction of the new roof over Main Range 1, which was damaged by high winds in September last year, is expected to commence in late February. Main Range 2, where you can shoot out to 500m, is currently open to the public to minimise disruption to visitors.

Main Range 1 will be closed completely during construction of the new roof, which is expected to take four to five weeks to complete.

We have the final reports through from the insurance assessor and the builders who have agreed that to ensure user safety, the whole roof structure should be replaced.

We are now just waiting for the building permits to be approved and construction of the new roof can commence immediately afterwards.

In the meantime, we have ensured minimal disruption to range users by opening Main Range 2 to the public.

All the other ranges remain unaffected and club events held on those ranges may continue as scheduled.

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 about 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. The five stand range is also open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Joining SSAA at the range will give you free range entry for that day.

To view upcoming sub-club events and bookings, click here.

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 18) 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 January 2, 2016, and were revised February 7, 2018 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.

* Rifle competitions include Field Rifle, Metallic Silhouette, 3 Position and novelty shoots

Range fees