Welcome to SSAAPara
SSAA Para (SSAA SA Branch No.# S06) is a multi–discipline Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun Club that is located in the north eastern suburbs of metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia.
The first shoot was conducted at Para on February 9, 1969. After 50 years, SSAA Para has grown into one of the largest shooting clubs in Adelaide and South Australia. With over 720 members, SSAA Para offers a wide range of activities ranging from general practice to club, state, national and international competitions. The club is involved with community groups to encourage the safe handling and use of firearms. Some of the community activates include: Life Be In It campaigns, security and government training courses, scouts/cadet groups and Schutzenfest.
Please refer to the latest news page regarding the latest updates on the SAPOL closure of the 300yrd main range
Range Facilities
- A main range out to 300yds for rifles and pistols
- A 100-meter rimfire range for rifles and pistols
- A 50-meter pistol, rifle and turning target range
- Two 25m turning target pistol range
- A 25m pistol range
- An indoor ten-meter air pistol/rifle range
- A field shotgun range
- An IPSC/Single Action range
- An air rifle field target range
- Archery Range
Opening Times
SSAA Para is open 7 days a week between 10am and 4pm each day and 10am to between 4pm and 6pm on weekend (subject to RO Supervision)
Please note: this excludes Christmas Day and the morning of ANZAC day when the range is closed.
Members and visitors are advised to call the range to check availability for general shooting/sighting in firearms as range space and supervision is required
(08) 8289 6918 / 0434 368 000
Visitors may only access the main range for zeroing and practice if a nominated Range Officer is present. Visitors must sign in to the clubhouse and report to the range officer before brining firearms onto the Main Range. If no Range Officer is present, we regret you will not be given permission to access the Main Range.
As per the hot weather policy a Range Officer will only be present between 10:00am and 12:30pm on days 38 degrees and above. Refer to Hot Weather Policy
Due to unknown competition entries at our club matches, pre bookings for general shooting/sighting in firearms are unavailable.
Club firearms are only available to use by visitors during registered club competitions under supervision. The club does not hire out firearms for general sighting in.
What we shoot
SSAA Para strives to be a club that can offer a large variety of shooting activities for its members and visitors. Below is a list of current shooting disciplines offered at Para. However, if there is new match you are interested in doing and it is not listed, then please contact the club and we will see what needs to be done to accommodate it
Air Pistol, Air Rifle, Benchrest Rifle, Blackpowder/Muzzle Loading, Collectors Club, Combined Services Rifle and Pistol, Cowboy Lever Action Silhouette, Field Rifle, Handgun Metallic Silhouette, ISU (Olympic) Pistol, Lever Action Rifle, Practical Shooting (IPSC), Rimfire Rifle Metallic Silhouette, Scoped Positional Rifle, Field Shotgun, Single Action Shooting, Single Shot Rifle, Target Pistol, Gallery Rifle, Long Range Benchrest Silhouette and Air Rifle Field Target.
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Para Council Information to Members
2026 Range Fees
After the 2025 AGM, all membership fees will remain the same as 2024. A full list of membership fees can be found here.
If you require a payment plan for your membership renewal, please contact the secretary. For new members, your daily range fees can still be deducted from your membership total.
Three-year memberships are also still available.
Safety Course Certificates
Members who have successfully completed your safety course or range officers course can collect their certificates from the canteen.
Para Council Minutes
The monthly council meeting minutes for the SSAA Para council can be found on the club News Notice Board in the Canteen. Or electronic copies can be sent through via the section captains or the club secretary.
Club Firearms
The club firearms are only available during registered club competitions for visitors and members to use under supervision. Club firearms cannot be hired out for general shooting outside of competitions. People interested in trying a club match should contact one of our section captains for more information.
Upcoming Events
2026 SA Black Powder Rifle State Titles 9th – 10 May
2026 SA Silhouette Rifle State Titles 30th – 31st May
Information and Nomination Form
2026 SA Galley Rifle State Titles 12- 15th June
Information and Nomination Form
2026 National BPCR Championships 18 – 21st June
Information and Nomination Form
2026 National Junior Championships 9th – 12th July
Information and Nomination Form
2026 SA Fly Shoot State Titles 9th – 12th July
Information and Nomination Form
2026 SA Black Powder Shotgun State Titles – 20th Sep
Information and Nomination Form
2026 National Target Pistol Championships 18th – 20th Sep
Information and Nomination Form
2026 National Practical Pistol Championships 3rd – 4th Oct
Information and Nomination Form
2026 National Black Powder Championships 22nd – 25th Oct
Information and Nomination Form
