News
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.
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Attention WA Juniors
Clause 47, (NSW) Firearms Regulation 2006 allows for the interstate recognition of minors permits, however the clause only relates to those minors who are the holder of the equivalent of a minors' firearm permit issued under the law in force in their state or territory. As Western Australia do not issue minors permit, this clause is irrelevant. Therefore, any minor who wishes to participate in any competition in NSW must complete the application form and provide the following additional information to support their application:
- Proof of identity - Certified copy of a birth certificate, passport or certificate of citizenship, or Official student card. (one doc only reqd)
- Provide a history of firearms use eg: letter from club detailing experience of firearm at club, previous shooting comps etc.
- Provide details of the firearm/s that will be used by the minor whilst in NSW
- Provide details of where the firearm/s will be stored whilst in NSW, (club armoury)
NSW Firearms Minor's Permit Application
There will be a one off cost of $75 to be sent with the permit application. The permit is then valid till the minor turns 18. There is no need to complete the NSW Firearms Safety Training Course if a history of firearms use can be provided.