04/04/2026
Joining the Gold Coast Pistol Club (GCPC) is a structured process you can do a "Try Before You Buy" session, or just join up , and this will be a probationary period. The club, located in Ashmore, offers various disciplines like IPSC, Olympic-style ISSF, and Western Action, Action Match, Rifle and IPSC shotgun matches.
How to Join
Try Before You Buy: If you're unlicensed, attend a session held Saturdays at 12:30 pm.
Cost: $120 (includes 50 rounds of .22 and 10 rounds of 9mm).
Requirements: Bring photo ID (passport or driver's licence), wear closed-in shoes, and modest clothing.
Bonus: If you join the club after this session, $20 of the fee is credited toward your joining fee.
Range School: All new members must complete at least three Saturday morning range school shoots and orientation.
Time: Be at the club by 8:15 am for a 9:00 am start.
Cost: Instruction and gun hire and supervision are free for members; you only pay for ammunition.
Licensing Path: To obtain a Category H (handgun) licence in Queensland, you must:
Apply for a Statement of Eligibility (Form QP515) from the police.
Complete a 6-month probation period with the club.
Complete a Category H Safety Course.
Club Facilities & Activities
Disciplines: Includes Air Pistol (indoor 10m range), Service Pistol, and IPSC and other disciplines.
Amenities: 9 ranges, BBQ area (with Saturday lunches), club room, and an on-site dealership/store for gear and ammunition.
Junior Shooters: Welcomes shooters from the minimum legal age of 11.
Location & Hours
Address: 85 Edmund Rice Drive, Ashmore QLD 4215.
Operating Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day, and ANZAC Day.
For specific membership enquiries or to book a “try before buy session”, or weapons safety course you can contact the club at (07) 5539 5984 or via email at [email protected]
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