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WELCOME to the ALPINE HUNTING, SHOOTING & FISHING CLUB'S PRIVATE EVENTS & INFORMATION WEBSITE. The Alpine is a not-for-profit registered sporting club that is owned by its members. We practice field rifle shooting every Saturday morning and long range sniping on most Saturday afternoons at Anzac Range Malabar. We organise hunts for members that have proven their rifle safety and competence on the range. Visitors are always welcome. Please read the range commands on the new members page. Do you need a NSW Firearms Licence? Do you need a NSW long-arm registry safety test? Do you need a NSW Game Council R Licence test? Do you want large discounts on your shooting supplies and firearm purchases? Do you want a start hunting Sambar Deer? Are you new to the sport and would you like some advice? Would you like to learn how to use firearms properly and safely? Would you like to spend less time in front of the TV or Computer? Perhaps you want to get fit and live longer? Maybe you want to try a sport suitable for three generations of the one family? THE ALPINE CAN ASSIST YOU. REVIEW THIS WEBSITE THEN EMAIL US SO YOU CAN JOIN AND SHOOT THIS SATURDAY. Game Licence (R) and Long-arms Registry testing (for members) is also available each week by arrangement.	LOCATIONS AND DETAILS OF KEY EVENTS ARE LISTED BELOW ON THIS PRIVATE WEBSITE. MEMBERSHIP FEE INFORMATION: All potential members pay a sign-on fee of $20 that covers their participation with the Club until 30 June. Then qualified persons are invited to join the Club on a permanent basis in the membership category, (as follows), that best suits them. The annual membership fee for full members is currently $230. This entitles members to 4 Alpine range attendance and BBQ vouchers (or state level SSAA / NSWRA competition entry fees funded to $15 per day). The vouchers have a value of $15 each and cover a full day's range attendance, BBQ and drink. The cost for non-voting associate members is $110 with 6 Alpine range and BBQ attendances vouchers included in the fee as above. Age pensioners and the unemployed can sign up for associate membership with 6 range atttendance vouchers supplied currently at a fee of only $70 per year. Phone or email the Club to arrange Firearms competency testing and NSW R Licence testing on most Saturdays. Note: Regular invitation only hunts, rifle competitions and pistol shoots occur on a monthly basis. If you are interested please turn up to the next Saturday Shoot and get an invitation. The pictures and information on this website are subject to copyright. Unauthorised copying and use by anti-gun individuals and organisations will result in legal action.
NEW MEMBERS & VISITORS ARE MOST WELCOME - please call or email. Club rifles and UHF Radios are available for hire. Mobile: (0419) 241 031 Fax: (02) 9648 3886 Email: mark.guest@live.com	Alpine is for Hunters not Gunners!
SATURDAY'S RIFLE PROGRAMME Subject to RSVP Centre-fire plinking and or field rifle competitions are held on most Saturdays at Anzac Rifle Range Malabar. Shoot from 9.00 AM to 11.45 AM, then after lunch at 12PM, from 12.50PM to late afternoon (3.30 PM to 4.45 PM)- the cost is $45 if we supply everything, $15 if you supply all your own gear. You need 30 rounds (per session), a mat or rug, hearing & eye protection and a rifle calibre less than or equal to 8 mm (.222 to .308 ideal).	SHOT GUN EVENTS Clay Target Matches and Practices are held at Cecil Park every quarter. RSVP Mark (0419)241 031 (You need to call). Club Shotgun Championships. Saturday October 2009 at Cecil Park Down the line Shotgun range 9.05 AM RSVP Mark (04) 1924 1031.
THIS SATURDAY'S SHOOTING PROGRAMME Is ON THERE IS NO PREDICTED CANCELLATION DUE TO RAIN OR RANGE FLOODING Other Event Information Informal fishing, archery, and hunting weekends are generally held every second month in the NSW Southern Highlands. (2 hours from Sydney). You need transport 2WD, food, water and a tent. We leave Saturday from Malabar after our weekly shoot (compulsory). A 'plinking' target is now available for rifle shooters each Saturday Morning at Malabar. (subject to the correct RSVP date per the Club calendar).	ALPINE COMPETITIONS Regional and interstate members. Please refer to the calendar for regional events and or refering to www.aihpa.com for the 'National Tour' competitions near you that count as Alpine attendances. Also email us for our Hunting Match targets and format. You can practice at your local range and get your qualification signed off by a local SSAA official. Key 2009 Club Sambar / Fallow / Red Deer / Small Game hunts are planned for May, June, October and November. Further details are available on the Club's event calendar and at Malabar during Saturday centre-fire shoots. Club Rim-fire Championship (.17,.22 & .22 mag) - TBA at the Malabar Service Range. RSVP Mark on (04)1924 1031. Club Centre-fire Championship (Varmit Class) - TBA at the Malabar Service Range. RSVP Mark on (04)1924 1031. Club Centre-fire (Sambar Class) - TBA at the Malabar Service Range. RSVP Mark on (04)1924 1031.
INFORMATION REGARDING SAMBAR HUNTS All Sambar Hunts, 2009, are in the Victorian Alps. You need 4WD transport (chains advisable) (2WD ok for some hunts), food, camping gear, Victorian National Parks Deer Permit and a rifle calibered .270 or above. Compulsory safety equipment: UHF 2-Way Radio, Compass and Wet weather Gear. YOU MUST BOOK AND PAY ANY APPLICABLE ADMIN FEE OR CAMP SITE FEES WELL IN ADVANCE. Car pools are arranged if adequate notice is given. Please ensure that you carefully review our Hunters' Code prior to attending any shoots or hunts. Main Saltwater Fishing Competition: Any location in Australia. Open until 31 March 2009. Please submit photos to enter the Club competition. Main Freshwater Fishing Competition: Any location in Australia. Open until 30 October 2009. Please submit photos to enter the Club competition.	HUNTERS PLEASE NOTE: All members that wish to attend any Club Hunt need to have participated in at least 3 Saturday or Sunday rifle shoots at Malabar (or an equivalent if you are not Sydney based), and demonstrate adequate safety and shooting capability. (ie. you can get at least a 50% score in our Hunter Qualification Match [shot at 100 M)consisting of bi-pod, prone, sitting, kneeling and standing components] in a safe and controlled manner. All hunts require an advance payment of $30 (or as advised on calendar) to cover the Club administration costs at the time of RSVP. Hunts on private land are $30 per day, public land $30 per trip. Most hunts have a limit on numbers and so preference is given to members (especially new members) that regularly attend Saturday practise shoots at Malabar. All Victorian Hunts require each participating shooter to have a current Victorian Game Licence (around $40 per year). The Club has the necessary paperwork. You must read, understand and agree to comply with our Hunters' Code before joining our Club or attending any shoot or hunt.