Cessnock Pistol Club

Club currently closed due to Covid19 pandemic.

Cessnock Pistol Club is one of the best equipped and most experienced amateur pistol shooting ranges in NSW. We shoot ISSF, PA and Action disciplines.

Cessnock Pistol Club has a world class range located in the lower Hunter Valley 50km west of Newcastle. The range facility boasts eight ranges consisting of five 25m ranges, two 50m ranges and a 10m air pistol range. Other facilities include a large open plan club house with functional kitchen, and amenities block with showers . Cessnock Pistol Club has been host to several state championships, three Pistol Australia ISSF /PA National Championships (2009, 2012 and 2014) and will be host to the upcoming 2017 championship as well as our annual open shoot in early March each year known as the Vintage Open.

Our 25m ranges (Ranges 1 to 5) are equipped to shoot matches in ISSF, Action and Pistol Australia disciplines. They include facilities for falling plates, barricades, prone and seated shooting, rapid fire and standard shooting positions. Undercover shooting, observation and target areas make for comfortable shooting in any weather condition.

Our two 50m ranges are also equipped for ISSF, Action and Pistol Australia disciplines and are also licensed for small bore and black powder rifle matches. Range 6 is primarily used for ISSF matches including 50m Pistol and the precision stage of Centre Fire\Sports Pistol. This range also houses the ‘Mover’ stage of Action pistol and can be used for 50m Black Powder, Service Pistol and WA1500 disciplines. Range 7 is dedicated to Service Pistol and WA1500 matches and allows six competitors to shoot at any one time.

Our 25 bay Air Pistol range is capable of housing the qualifying events for a large national championships and one half of the range can then be converted into a finals style range to round out the event. Quiet and fast button operated target changers allow for efficient target changing throughout your match.