S.S.A.A. Inglewood Branch Inc.
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Friendly faces and a wide range of disciplines
will greet you at S.S.A.A. Inglewood Branch Inc.
This Queensland shooting Branch was formed in 2001 and the range
was officially opened in 2004
after the ranged received final approval. It began with 12 members
and was started by Tom Donald,
Bill Wilson, Leone and Ray Dudgeon and Barry Stanbury. Leone
Dudgeon was the Branch's first
President and today, Tom Donald holds this position.
Now with about 75 members, including 6 juniors and 5
women, the Branch members enjoy shooting
on the complex's five ranges. They can take part in shotgun,
pistol, rifle and muzzleloading shoots
on a regular basis. Weekly results are published in local
newspapers and in a Branch Newsletter.
The Branch conducts a firearm-handling course with the local High
School for students studying
farm management and hosts conservation courses. Tom Donald said a
recent course had 26
members attend and it was a great way to encourage new members.
Currently, the Branch is working to create a covered
Benchrest shooting bay with the assistance
of a grant from S.S.A.A. (QLD) Inc.; a Skeet and 5-stand layout on
the Shotgun range; and there
are plans for an Action Pistol and Metallic Silhouette range. Tom
said the committee was working to
continually develop the range to meet the wishes of members. He
said the friendly, relaxed country
Branch had a good range of facilities, including toilets, showers
and two clubhouses, making for
a comfortable experience. Tom said a real positive of the Inglewood
Branch was that members
were able to shoot many disciplines at one complex and enjoy the
friendly atmosphere.
The Branch is preparing to host the 2011 Zone 2
State Muzzleloading Championships in October;
in 2008, it hosted the Queensland State Muaaleloading
Championships.
S.S.A.A. Inglewood Branch Inc. is situated at 749
Bosnjaks Road, Inglewood, just off the
Cunningham Highway between Inglewood and Goondiwindi.
ANZAC Day Tribute
Junior Member
Natural Bush Setting
Rifle Concentration