CLUB NEWS 2026







ASRA 

Australian Service

 Rifle Association Inc.


Saturday 19th of September 2026

Sunday 20th of September 2026

QMRC will be hosting the 

ASRA Queensland State Service Rifle Championships. 

This is an open event and all clubs and licenced shooters are welcome to attend.


SATURDAY SCHEDULE - Event 1 

Australian Service Rifle Match

on Internation Range

Saturday 19th September 2026

RANGE OFFICER Clyde

Entry Fee for this event $ 40.00

The QMRC RANGE PASS CARD CANNOT be used at this ASRA Prize Event Shoot. 

Range fee includes BBQ Lunch & drinks

and a Gift from the prize table

Range Set up & Sign on @ 7:30 am

Range Brief @ 7:45 am

ASRA Service Rifle Match Start @ 8:00 am

RANGE:            100m, 200m, 300m

AMMUNITION: 72 rounds

TARGETS:        Type B, Fig 11, fig 12. Refer to target section for more information on targets.

SCORING:        As indicated on targets. Scoring is the same for all three classes.

                          Trophies will be awarded in each class.

CLASSES:        Shooters may shoot in one of three classes, 

                      o   Standard military

                      o   Modified military

                      o   Match rifle

PROCEDURE:

Match 1                         100m SNAP standing

“MILNE BAY”                 Fig 12 target, 

2 sighters & 10 x 4 second exposures.

Match 2                         200m SNAP, Sitting, kneeling or squatting,

"MARYANG SAN”         Fig 12 target, 

2 sighters & 10 x 3 second exposures.

Match 3                         200m RAPID, Sitting,

“LONG TAN”                  Fig. 11 target, 

2 sighters & 10 to score, 2 exposures of 30 seconds with 30 seconds between exposures.

Match 4                         300m SNAP, Lying unsupported,

“KAPYONG”                  Fig. 12 target, 

2 sighters & 10 x 3 second exposures.

Match 5                         300m RAPID, lying unsupported,

“ELANDS RIVER”          Type B target, 

2 sighters & 10 to score. 2 exposures of 30 seconds with 30 seconds between exposures.

Match 6                         300m DELIBERATE, Lying unsupported,

"BEERSHEBA”              Type B target, 

2 sighters & 10 to score.


SATURDAY SCHEDULE - Event 2 

ASRA Service Pistol Match

@ 50m Range

Saturday 19th September 2026

RANGE OFFICER TBA

Entry Fee for this event $ 40.00

The QMRC RANGE PASS CARD CANNOT be used at this ASRA Prize Event Shoot. 

Range fee includes BBQ Lunch & drinks

and a Gift from the prize table

Range Set up & Sign on @ 9:00 am

Range Brief @ 10:00 am

ASRA Service Pistol Match Start @ 10:30 am



Class 1 - Standard

Class 2 - Open

Require 90 rounds




SUNDAY SCHEDULE - Event 3

International Service Rifle Match

on Internation Range

Sunday 20th September 2026

RANGE OFFICER Clyde

Entry Fee for this event $ 10.00

Range Set up & Sign on @ 7:30 am

Range Brief @ 7:45 am

 Rifle Match Start @ 8:00 am



RANGE:                 200y, 300y, 600y

AMMUNITION:     58 rounds

TARGETS:           200y & 300y shot on four foot targets with different sized aiming circles.

                                600y shot on a six foot target.

CLASSES:           Standard military

                                Modified military

                                Match rifle or Open

TIMING:                  Each match is preceded by a preparation period of 3 minutes. 

                                Separate timings under ‘procedure’ below.

SCORING:             As indicated on targets. Scoring is the same for all three classes. 

PROCEDURE:

     Match 1              200y SLOW FIRE, standing.

                                No sling, single round load.

                                2 sighters then 10 to score.

                                Maximum of one minute per shot.

     Match 2              200y RAPID, sitting or kneeling.

                                Standing start, rifle loaded and bolt open.

                                Slings may be used.

                                2 sighters then 10 to score.

                                60 seconds, including a compulsory reload.

     Match 3              300y RAPID, prone from a standing start with rifle loaded but bolt open.

                                2 sighters then ten to score.

                                70 seconds, including a compulsory reload.

     Match 4              600y SLOW FIRE. Prone.

                                Single round load.

                                2 sighters then 20 to score. 

Accommodation

QRA offer a variety of accommodation with in the Belmont complex. These include caravan & tent sites, bunk rooms to motel units. All priced at very reasonable rates.

 

Please see the QRA website for more details and pricing of their accommodation.


Other Equipment

ECI                

Empty Chamber Indicator 

are compulsory.

Are available from the RO 

Spotting Scopes

Spotting scope or alternative form of optics are highly recommended.

Shooting mats

QMRC have a limited number that will be made available to borrow.

Food and Drink        

Shooters are required to bring their own lunch and water.

Slip Slop Slap





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QMRC WILL BE CONDUCTING A 

RANGE OFFICERS 

and 

SAFETY  OFFICERS COURSE 

RIFLE COURSE

on

Friday 13th of November 2026

at the Wynnum Manly Pigeon Club hut, Belmont range, commencing at 6:30 pm

FREE for all QMRC members with a Firearms Licence, BUT !!

YOU MUST BOOK YOUR SPOT VIA email to admin@qmrc.org


FREE Pizza & drinks dinner @ 6:00pm


All existing Range Officers & Saftey Officers 

should attend to keep current and to learn

about the NEW QMRC RO's Money !!!!!


The course will consist of :

— Friday night theory session,  

— Following the theory session student must complete several practical range control sessions on QMRC pistol shoot days within 12 months.

— A number of supervised & unsupervised practice range control sessions on QMRC pistol shoot days.



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With an extremely heavy heart, I have sad news of the passing today of an incredible last true gentleman to the Great .303 Rifle Range above.

QMRC member 414

Rodney Victor Wood

3rd of April 1940 - 19th of July 2026




With a heavy heart, I have sad news of the passing today of a incredible man & great mate to the Great Pistol Range Above.


QMRC member 2270

Simon James Long

14th of August 1960 - 19th of July 2026



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 IMPORTANT NEWS 

QMRC 

Annual General Meeting

Sunday 23rd of August 2026 

start at 1:00pm

at 

Wynnum Manly Pigeon Club Hut 

All members are urge to attend


The Current Committee will stand down and a new Management Committee as set out below is proposed :

PRESIDENT Julian Padgett

VICE PRESIDENT Andrew Peatey

SECRETARY Brad Baumgart

TREASURER John Buck

CLUB CAPTAIN Clyde Lee

If you are unable to attending and wish to vote via proxy please contact the QMRC Secretary ASAP via email admin@qmrc.org or post for a offical numbered QMRC PROXY FORM.

The instrument appointing a proxy shall be in writing, on the offical numbered QMRC proxy form under the hand of the appointor.

The instrument appointing a proxy shall be deposited with the QMRC Secretary prior to the commencement of the AGM, but no later than close of business 22rd of September 2026 via email admin@qmrc.org 


 IMPORTANT NEWS 


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QMRC Renewal for 2026 - 2027 


QMRC Renewal Form - PDF

Dear Member,

Each year, your QMRC membership expires on the 30th of June. You are now invited to renew your QMRC membership for the coming year, and a NEW QMRC membership card will be forwarded to you in due course.

To renew your QMRC membership for the coming year, please complete the 2026 - 2027 QMRC Renewal Forms as required. We cannot process your renewal without your completed renewal forms and payment.

We want to express our sincere gratitude for your past membership and support. We look forward to your continued support as a valued QMRC member.                                                        

QMRC Management Committee


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ANZAC DAY


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With a heavy heart, I have sad news of the passing today of a incredible man 

to the Great Shooting Range above 

QMRC member 114

Christopher Edward Ray

4th of March 1955 - 26th of January 2026

Our current President of Australian Service Rifle Association 

Chris will be at peace on the right side of the Lord, 

taken scores down of the many shooters on Great Rifle Range Above.

In your hands, O Lord,

we humbly entrust our brother Chris,

In this life, you embraced our brother with your tender love;

welcome our brother into your paradise,

where he will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain,

but the fullness of peace and joy

with your Son and the Holy Spirit

forever and ever.

Amen.


Chris’s funeral will be Tuesday 10th February at 11am at the Mt Gravatt cemetery Chapel

Address:

620 Mains Road

Nathan QLD 4111

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/.../mount-gravatt...

https://maps.google.com/.../data=!4m2!3m1…


Tuesday 27th of January 2026

Chris Ray - 19
Chris Ray - 17



QMRC Community Help Programs;


Australia has a Permanent National Firearms Amnesty (since July 2021) allowing people to surrender unregistered, unwanted, or illegal firearms, parts, and ammo anonymously and without penalty to police or licensed dealers, aiming to reduce gun crime and improve safety. 


Here are some examples of unregistered firearms:

  • Firearms that should have been registered or surrendered during the 1996-1997 buyback but were not
  • Firearms handed down to family members as part of deceased estates
  • Firearms possessed by people who do not have the appropriate type of licence.


How it Works:

  • Anonymity & No Penalty: Surrender items without fear of prosecution.
  • Items Accepted: Unregistered firearms, illegal firearms, unwanted firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition. 


Key Goal:

  • To remove dangerous, unregistered firearms from circulation to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. 


Where to Get More Info:

  • Department of Home Affairs  https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Crime Stoppers Australia   https://crimestoppers.com.au
  • Queensland Police website https://www.police.qld.gov.au


for more information or HELP please contact your QMRC Secretary at admin@qmrc.org



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