HANDGUN SAFETY AWARENESS COURSE

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The Handgun Safety Awareness Course is run by Victoria Police accredited
SSPC Firearms Safety Instructors, and is the next step in obtaining your General Category Handgun licence.

COMPLIANCE NOTE:

Before attending this course you MUST have;

Completed the Introduction to Handguns Course,

Documented at least three (3) NORI shoots in your Introduction to Handguns course book,

The course runs over a four hour period and takes into account the previous completion of the Introduction to Handguns Course and the 3 required NORI shoots and part qualifies successful attendees in applying for a Provisional Handgun License.

Delivery of the course is divided into two sessions:

Theory Component – in training room (about 2 hours)
  • Safe handling of handguns.
  • Basic handgun types and actions.
  • Basic ballistics including reloading.
  • Legislation pertaining to handguns.
  • There will be a written test on the theory component.
Practical Component – in training room & on range (about 2 hours)
  • Safe handling of handguns
  • Making safe a handgun
  • Loading and unloading a handgun
  • Safe clearance of malfunctions
  • Live fire exercise
  • Assessment of the practical component will be documented whilst on range

The course will have breaks for using range facilities and the bistro is open for lunch and light refreshments.

The cost of the course is $140.00 which includes, tuition and ammunition.

On successful completion of this course you will receive an official Victoria Police Handgun Safety Course
Certificate.

You will also need a “certified copy” of this when you apply for your Provisional Handgun License.

You will be using another NORI to shoot this course so Download HERE and pre-complete a NORI Form.

Course Bookings

The Handgun Safety Course is run from the Springvale Range. Courses start at 9:30am and will conclude around 2:30-3.00pm.

You will need to book and pay for your course online before attending.

Wednesday evening courses start at 6.00pm and run for approx 2.5 hours

Course Bookings

All Bookings are Online via our booking portal

(Make sure to choose the Handgun Safety Course)

What to bring with you to the course:

Each attendee will be required to complete (NORI) paperwork, So please be there on time so that we can start on time!

You MUST bring with you two forms of ID.

One of which must be a photo ID. For example Drivers Licence and Medicare card.

If Attendees must submit to visual identification process in accordance with Victoria Police and
SSPC training attendee ID requirements

You also must bring your endorsed SSPC Introduction to Handguns booklet that you received at
the end of your Introduction to Handguns course.

You will need to bring a pre completed NORI Form, Download HERE

Please bring your own safety glasses and earmuffs.

Bring a notepad and pen.