S.29C of the Firearms Act (1977) states that a person who has a firearm in their immediate control must carry their licence with them at all times. S.29C does not relate to firearms registration certificates. The section in full is copied below.

29C-Duty to carry licence

(1) A person who is carrying a firearm on or about his or her person or who has a firearm in his or her immediate physical control must carry with him or her a firearms licence authorising his or her possession of the firearm.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.

S.31 of the Firearms Act states that a person who has possession of a firearm (this includes at home - in a locked safe etc.) must produce upon request their licence and / or registration certificate - however if they cannot, have 48 hours in which to produce at a police station nominated by the person. The section is copied below for you.

31-Production of licence and certificate of registration

(1) A person who has possession of a firearm must, at the request of a police officer or a warden under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972-

(a) produce a firearms licence authorising his or her possession of the firearm and the certificate of registration of the firearm for inspection by the police officer or warden (or, if production of the licence or certificate is not possible at the time of the request, that person must produce the licence or certificate within 48 hours for inspection by a police officer at a police station nominated by that person at the time of the request); and

(b) produce the firearm for inspection or, if production is not possible at the time of the request, produce the firearm within 48 hours for inspection by a police officer at a police station nominated by that person at the time of the request.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.

Therefore - when competing, (in physical control of a firearm) must carry and produce upon demand their licence, no requirement to carry registration certificate.

If at any other time (eg when being inspected at home etc) if they haven't got the licence or certificate of registration, have 48 hours in which to take to a Police Station.

 The 2009 SACTA Skeet Carnival is being conducted Saturday 7 - Monday 9 March. 

For the prenomination form, please CLICK HERE 

To view the 2009 State Skeet Carnival program, please  CLICK HERE

TOTAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, located on Greenhill Road, Goodwood, is the latest company to affiliate their services with the SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION.  Members are asked to consider the use of TBM for personal or business financial services, including accounting, auditing and other financial services.  Please  CLICK HERE  for further information of this important sponsor of your association and sport.

 2009 STATE DTL CARNIVAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

The 2009 SACTA DTL Carnival is being conducted Friday 6 - Sunday 8 February. 

To view the 2009 State DTL Carnival program, please CLICK HERE

INAUGURAL 2008 STATE SPORTING CLAYS CARNIVAL

The 2008 State Sporting Clays Carnival was conducted last weekend at Port Pirie and was a complete success for the Association.  Thanks must go to the tireless work put in by the Port Pirie Gun Club members.  The three person 'shoulder to shoulder' team to compete at the 2009 Australian Sporting Clays Nationals are:

Steve Baynes (Port Augusta)

Allan Vilcins (Monarto-Alexandra)

John Torresan (Monarto-Alexandra)

The Association wishes these three members all the success in their attendance, representing South Australia.

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Attached are the renewal documents for affiliation with the South Australian Clay Target Association.  Each club is required to complete a venue audit and submit a completed checklist to the SACTA Secretary.  Also attached is a 'pro-forma' for the submission of shoot dates for the 2009 Program Book.  Submission in the attached format will aid in easier and correct compilation of the 2009 book.  For further information, please contact the SACTA Secretary.

To download the 2009 Venue audit checklist   CLICK HERE 

To download the 2009 Program Book Club Information sheet CLICK HERE

To download the 2009 Program Book proforma CLICK HERE

The World Black Powder Championships are being conducted at the Monarto-Alexandra Gun Club and surrounding Monarto complex.  Ten volunteers per day are urgently required for Wenesday 13, Thursday 14 and Friday 15 August.  If you are able to assist this important event and have a free day, the details are below:

• Contact persons - SSAA Frank Verdini -  0410782135
• Monarto-Alexandra CTC contact - Peter Shepherd - 83882055 / 0407978403

• Dates as above August 13^th to 15^th and possibly 16^th  if any shoot offs.

• Persons required to act as Range Officer/Referee - Scorers - Break observers - Trap fillers and general helpers.

• SSAA advise that training will be made available at the range on Aug 9^th or 10^th.

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to contact Frank Verdini - SSAA

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If you have a spare day, please give Frank or Peter a call or email.

PORT AUGUSTA CLAY TARGET CLUB

The above club will be holding an

Open Day Charity Shoot on August 17^th 2008

Your family and friends are invited to attend and try their luck at this popular sport.

Club members will have guns and ammo for use on the day.

An evening meal will be available.

Starting 1.00 pm at the Range situated opposite the Port Augusta Racecourse .

Further information can be obtained by phoning evenings

President: Tony Dipaolo                      86424149

Secretary: Robin Freebairn                 86486587

Mallala Gun Club 61st Anniversary Shoot

Saturday Night 16 AUGUST - Family Get together, B.B.Q & Bon Fire

Sunday August 17 AUGUST - Practice 10.00 am to 11.25 am

Shooting Starts 11.30 am.

Facilities                               Light food and drinks are available all day with a magnificent      Roast for Lunch.

What to Expect                   Great Prizes

                                           Great people to socialise and shoot with.

                                           Sunday Lunch - Roast Meats and Veggies - $12.00

Program 1.  20 Target Single Barrel Cash Divide A,B, C  $11.00 

                2.     25 Target Point Score AA, A, B, C, Vets, Juniors 

                      Pam Fleming Memorial                                     $13.0

                             Over $500 in Trophies and Prizes,

                             Kindly donated by Rob Fleming         

                      O/A Winner - Trophy Plus ½ Case of Shell

                             Best Lady Shooter - Trophy Plus 5 Pkts of Shell

                             First in Grade - Trophy Plus 5 Pkts of Shells

                     Second in Grade - 4 Pkts of Shells

                     Vets and Juniors - Trophy Plus 2 Pkts of Shell

                     3.   20 Target H/Cap   1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

                             Meaney Family Perpetual Shield                $ 11.00

                      Prizes for each place

Contacts                      Gerald Hopgood (President)

                                      0401 77 27 47

                                      Brian Zanker (Secretary)

                                      85 272 135

The South Australian Clay Target Association members and Executive extend their sympathy to the family and friends on the passing of a respected member, Mr Robert (Bob) Mules.  Bob was inducted as the inaugural "Hall of Fame" member in February this year and is a Life Member of the Australian Clay Target Association (ACTA), the South Australian Clay Target Association (SACTA) and the South Australian Gun Club.  The Association has lost a respected friend, competitor and member.  The funeral for Mr Bob Mules was conducted at the Florey Chapel, Centennial Park.

The Broken Hill Gun Club two day Skeet shoot is being conducted on 12 and 13July.  Events include:

Day 1:  12 July

25 Pair Skeet Doubles - O/A A,B,C - 11st & 2nd trophies, L.J,V trophies.   

50 Target Skeet - Graded - O/A, A, B, C - 1st & 2nd trophies, L, J, V trophies

Day 2: 13 July

100 Target West Darling Skeet Championship -  - O/A, A, B, C - 1st & 2nd trophies, L, J, V trophies

High gun O/All & Grades over 2 days, Events 1,2 & 3.

Please contact the Secretary, Paul Jobson on (08) 8088 2815 or President Darren Nicholls (08) 8088 6747 for further details.

The members and Executive of the South Australian Clay Target Association extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mount Gambier Gun Club member, Mr Trevor Reschke who passed away on Saturday 21 June after a long illness.  Trevor will be sadly missed by all of the Clay Target membership.

The funeral service will be held at the Coonawarra Soldiers Memorial Hall, Memorial Drive, Coonawarra at 11:00 am on Friday 27 June. This will be followed by a private burial. 

The family have requested that In lieu of floral tributes, a donation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, PO Box 1332, Lane Cove NSW 1595 would be appreciated.  Please refer to the "Advertiser" for further details. 

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The members and Executive congratulate the SACTA Members that attended the 2008 Skeet Nationals in Wagga.  For the full results of the Championships, please go to results at the bottom of this page. 

10th National 20G Skeet Championship

1st B Grade  -  Jeremy Kent  -  Mount Gambier Gun Club  -  97/100

State Teams Match

1st  -  Victoria  -  248/250

2nd -  Western Australia - 246/250

3rd - South Australia - 244/250

4th - New South Wales / Queensland - 242/250

5th - Northern Territory - 239/250

9th National Skeet Handicap

3rd Overall - John Pope - SAGC - 206/208

39th National Skeet Championship

1st A Grade - Benn Baker - SAGC - 99/100

AUSTRALIA TEAM MEMBER - Benn Baker - SAGC

ALL AUSTRALIA TEAM - 5th Position - Robert Dower - SAGC - 538/550

 The South Australian Clay Target Association now has an active "Emergency Response Plan" (ERP)  that will assist in the case of an incident or accident that occurs at any SACTA Club.  All clubs have been issued the plan with it also placed on this website for the information of all members.  It is initiatives such as this that will make your sport safer.  Please have a look at the plan and if you have any ideas that will progress or improve the plan, or have any questions please contact the Secretary, Deserie Baynes. 

It is with the deepest regret that I advise the SACTA membership of the passing of a respected member, Kevin Williams.  Kevin was an active member of the South Australian Gun Club and will be sadly missed.  Our deepest sympathy is extended to Kevins family and friends by the membership and the Executive of SACTA. 

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All members or interested persons are asked to contact the SACTA State Secretary for information regarding the Association in the first instance.  The SACTA Secretary is Deserie Baynes (0417870745). 

For information regarding the following items, it is asked that you please contact the SACTA Executive Officer that is responsible:

DTL Carnivals                            Don Beelitz         (08) 8577 3517

Skeet Carnivals                        Peter Winser        (08) 8739 3278

ISSF Carnivals                          John Zuppa         (08) 8284 7766

Sporting Clays Carnivals          Brian Thomas      (08) 8664 1583

State Teams                              Bob Andrews        (08) 8758 7201

Hall of Fame & Life Members    Vince Bone   (08) 8627 7251

Juniors & Coaching                  Gerald Hopgood   0401 672 747

Rules & Regulations                 Barry Pobke          (08) 8572 3813

Sponsorship & Marketing         Allan Vilcins         0428 453 636

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Changes to ACTA Membership Categories for 2008

The newly developed Membership Growth and Services National Sub-committee, whilst in the process of surveying a sample of clubs to follow up members who did not continue their membership for this year, became aware some members were not rejoining because they were not so much interested in competition shooting, but more interested in mid-week shooting.  They also expressed a desire to remain members of the ACTA and of course their own club.
This preference was also confirmed by the ACTA office staff from the interaction with members over recent times.  It did not come as any surprise based on the changing age profile of our membership.  After consideration of these factors, some time line issues and a perusal of membership categories in other countries, ATA (US) and the CPSA (UK) a vote was taken by the National Management Board to change the existing Club Only category create a New Start membership.
A brief overview of these two categories is explained below for your information, it is most important that members understand that this is the commencement of an ongoing review of our membership categories to best reflect the needs of our membership, your comments during 2008 will provide the ACTA with important feedback for future consideration.

Allan Kenny
ChairPerson - Membership Growth and Services.

Club Only - Open to new and existing members who wish to shoot non-competitively or competition at their own club.  Cost is $55 including CTSN subscription or $45 if do not wish to receive Clay Target Shooting News. Please note that this category is restricted to 10% of the club's total membership.

New Start - Open to NEW members only for a period of one membership year to shoot non-competively.  Cost is $35.

Congratulations to all the Australian shooters that attended the New Zealand Nationals, in particular Craig Bentley winning the New Zealand Pointscore Championship Overall (150/150). 

For the full results, please CLICK HERE

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Sport SA has released the attached statement in relation to the hot weather to be experienced on the weekend of 15 and 16 March 2008.  All clubs are asked to read the media release and act on the SACTA Hot Weather Policy.  A copy of this document is on this website under "Documents".

MONARTO – ALEXANDRA Clay target Club

Situated at Monarto Shooting Complex 26th Anniversary Shoot

15 & 16 March 2008

STATE SKEET CARNIVAL

8^th, 9^th & 10^th March 2008

Venue: South Australian Gun Club, Undo Road, Bolivar

Saturday 9-00 am

Event 1:     50 Tgt Inaugural State Skeet 20 gauge Championship $35 (30)

Event 2:     25 Tgt State Skeet Doubles Championship                                       $35 (30)

Sunday 9-00 am

Event Z:     25 Tgt Open Zone Team Shoot

Event 3:     100 Tgt State Skeet Championship                                                    $60 (50)

Monday 9-00 am

Event 4:     50 Tgt State Skeet Handicap Championship                                     $35 (30)

Event T:    Postal Teams Match Open, W,V,J

State Sash and Silver Badge for Overall on Events 1, 2, 3 & 4

1^st and 2^nd  AA, A, B, C and 1^st  W/J/V on Events 1, 2 & 3

Event 4  -   1^st to 5^th  (plus junior trophy)

Overall High Gun Events 2, 3 & 4

Open Postal Team Selected over Events 3 & 4

All Juniors are entitled to Free Nominations

Junior Development Levy $2

New look SACTA Program Book

Members that have received a copy of the 2008 SACTA Program Book will notice several changes in the format and layout that are being trialled by the Executive.  The main change to the book is that shoot information is listed in club order rather than in chronological order.  The reason for this is:

• The information is easily transferred to the club sites on the SACTA website
• The formatting takes less time to compile therefore less cost to members
• Club information is listed in one area rather than scattered throughout the book

There is still a listing in chronological order at the front of the book allowing for members to see what clubs are shooting on any particular day. 

There will be an assessment during 2008 to identify whether this initiative was a success.  If it is found that the format was not successful the Executive will reassess the 2009 Program Book.  Please contact the SACTA Secretary by emailing at

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if you have any comment in relation to the publication.

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Members are reminded when competing that the maximum load permissible for ISSF (Olympic Trap) events is 24 grams.  For other DTL and skeet events the maximum load permissible is 28 grams, other than for Hanicap events which permit 32 gram loads.

The incorrect use of shotshells that exceed the maximum shot loadings may result in disqualification from the event.

• Michael Diamond, winner of 2 gold medals and now 4 World Championships, stunned all with his return to form, claiming the gold medal at the World Championships here in Cyprus. Michaels qualifying score of 123 out of 125 targets was backed up by a flawless display in the Final Competition round where he shot 25 from 25 targets.
• This performance earned him a new world record of 148 targets and the all important quota place in the Men's Trap event for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008

 

Australasian Police and Services Clay Target

Championship 2007

4^th to 7^th October

Majura Park Gun Club, Canberra

For further information - please contact Matt Dwyer - Tel +61(0) 7 62561734  Ext 166734

Subject:        Proposed increase in membership fees at the Special General Meeting - 22 September 2007.

The Special General Meeting that has been scheduled for Saturday 22 September 2007 will discuss the increase of membership fees for all members of clubs that are affiliated with SACTA.

Upon becoming President of SACTA I wrote to all clubs advising that SACTA was undertaking a review of the organisation and was to formulate a forward plan based on consultation with members.  This has been undertaken and members have identified that they see SACTA in the future providing:

The SACTA website is now live.