Eagle Park Range

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 from $12.

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

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 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 January, 2024 can be viewed here.

For information about reducing the risks associated with lead dust, click here.

NEW TO SHOOTING

LONG ARMS

Visitors without a firearms licence are welcome to come and try shooting a .22 rifle on Saturdays (as of Saturday 13 January 2024). The cost is from $70.00 and includes the following:
(ID is required on entry – pictures of ID will not be accepted)

• Entrance into the range.
• Public liability insurance.
• Loan of a .22 rifle.
• A target.
• Ear plugs.
• Approximately two hours of shooting (depending on how fast you shoot or if you purchase more ammunition).
• Ammunition 50 rounds. Extra ammunition is available to purchase from $13 for 50.
• Instruction and supervision from a qualified and experienced Range Officer.
• Bookings are not required unless your group exceeds 10 plus or you require special needs or private coaching.

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