The Shooting Gallery
Join us downstairs in our custom-built Shooting Gallery for the chance to shoot military-related bolt-action rifles under the supervision of our highly qualified safety officers. Experience the excitement and precision of handling these historic firearms in a safe and controlled environment.
Our Shooting Gallery is designed with safety in mind, featuring tethered weaponry, automatic safety doors, and experienced safety officers, including former military and police firearms instructors.
Requirements for Participation
To participate, you do not need a licence; however, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be over 12 years of age
- Be considered fit and proper under the Weapons Act
- Not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
It is also a condition of use that shooters must be of a suitable height to adopt a safe shooting position over the shooting bench, which is 1.32m high. All shooting is conducted from a standing position over the top of this bench.
The Shooting Gallery allows visitors to shoot a selection of military and related bolt-action rifles, including the WWII British .303 and the German Mauser. It’s the perfect way to round off your museum experience and take aim!
Hours
The last shoot of the day is at 3pm.
Important Closure Dates
Please note that the Shooting Gallery will be closed on:
- The Thursday before AusArmourfest
- During AusArmourfest
- The Monday after AusArmourfest
Shooting Gallery Packages
One package per person.
Package 1 ($110)
- 20 Rounds with a .22 Calibre Rimfire Rifle
- 10 Rounds of your choice of one large calibre rifle:
- WWII .303 Rifle
- 7.92 Mauser Rifle
- .44 Lever Action Centrefire Rifle
- .223 Pump Action Rifle
- 6.5mm Italian Carcano
- 7.62 Russian Mosin-Nagant
- French MAS 36
Package 2 ($155) –
- 10 Rounds with a .22 Calibre Rimfire Rifle
- Select any two of the centre-fire rifles listed above (10 Rounds in each)
Package 3 ($185)
- Choose any 3 of the large rifles
- 10 rounds on each (30 rounds total!)
