{"id":774,"date":"2023-11-17T22:10:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T12:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localwp.oakleighpistolclub.org.au\/?page_id=774"},"modified":"2024-01-08T22:33:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T11:33:07","slug":"join-opc-new-to-shooting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/publish.oakleighpistolclub.org.au\/join-opc-new-to-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Join OPC – New To Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I am new. How do I join?<\/h1>\n\n\n
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1.<\/strong> Send an email <\/strong>Oakleigh Pistol Club to introduce yourself (contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Schedule an in-person visit to the club<\/strong>, an essential step to explore our facilities, discuss membership fees, meet our members and committee, and address any queries you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/strong> Submit your completed OPC membership application form<\/strong> (download membership application form<\/strong>)<\/a> via email to newmember@oakleighpistolclub.org.au. Include two character references, passport-style photo (smiles are welcome) and required police checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.<\/strong> Receive an email acknowledgment<\/strong> confirming the receipt of your application<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.<\/strong> Your application will be reviewed<\/strong> by the OPC committee, this occurs during their monthly meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.<\/strong> If your membership is accepted, you will receive a booking email for the next available Handgun Safety Course<\/strong> (typically held monthly). This is an essential course for all new members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. <\/strong>Following the Handgun Safety Course, the next essential stage in your membership journey is the Pistol Shooting Fundamentals Course<\/strong>. You will receive a booking email for the next available Pistol Shooting Fundamentals course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. <\/strong>Apply for your provisional handgun licence<\/strong>. A provisional Category H handgun licence is generally held for 6 months before you are eligible to apply for full licence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Complete five supervised shoots<\/strong> (over a minimum of separate six days) to be eligible to apply for your Category H handgun license (new member supervision<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. <\/strong>Apply for your full handgun licence<\/strong>. At this stage you will require a ‘letter of support’ from the club and your valid membership card. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LOCATION<\/a><\/strong>
Simpson Rd, Clayton South
Melbourne, VIC 3169 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ASSISTANCE<\/a><\/strong>
0418 477 392
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