Training H1
All Handguns
South Australia
At Precision Shooting Club we have Accredited Firearm Safety Training Instructors who conduct regular approved courses for those wanting to qualify for a Category H1 (Handgun) Firearms Licence. ‘Firearms Licence Training’ is held on most Club shoot days, starting about 10am. Check our Calendar for all available days before pre booking.
To qualify for Handgun (H1) you must first obtain SAPOL approval, a National Police Check and 2 references. We are not able to provide any training until you receive your ‘SAPOL Approval To Undertake Club Training Letter’. Apply by using form PD303 for a new Licence or form PD307 to vary an existing Licence.
Then the training course comprises of a minimum 2 x Classroom safety and theory lessons and the following 6 (or more if required) practical lessons - 2 x Handgun semi-auto .22 rimfire, 2 x Handgun semi-auto 9mm centrefire and 2 x Revolver .357 centrefire. This requires a minimum of 3 Club visits to complete. There is a $250 fee to cover the cost of the ammunition and items that you use. Register here.
After successfully completing the course and being issued with H1 you are not able to possess any Handgun for 6 months, nor supervise anyone else using them. During this time you must shoot a minimum of 3 events (1 per day) using a Club Handgun. This requires a minimum of 3 Club attendances.
Then until 1 year has passed there are strict limits on the types of Handguns that you can own. Annually you must participate in at least 6 Club organised competitive shooting matches (1 per day) for any single Handgun Category that you hold. This requires a minimum of 6 Club attendances. If you have Handguns from multiple Categories, then a minimum of 4 matches for each extra Category is required.
Category 1 – air or gas operated handguns
Category 2 – .22 calibre rimfire handguns (long rifle or short)
Category 3 – centrefire handguns of not more than .38 calibre
Category 4 – handguns of more than .38 calibre
Only one match for each Handgun Category (1,2,3,4) per day is counted towards your annual mandatory H1 participation requirements.
Please Register for Training BEFORE Sending any Documentation
