Brisbane Sporting Clays (BSC), established in 1984, is one of Australia's largest and most comprehensive sporting clay shooting facilities, located in Belmont, Queensland. Situated within the scenic Belmont Shooting Complex just 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, the venue utilizes its expansive wooded terrain of the Australian bush to offer a highly immersive outdoor experience. The facility is owned and operated by its members as a non-profit association dedicated to promoting sporting clays. It features a comfortable clubhouse with a fully licensed on-site bar (strictly open after shooting activities are completed) and snack facilities.
Range Infrastructure and Terrain
The club's unique setup features fully automated Promatic trap machines and advanced target release systems, removing the need for manual trappers and allowing shooters to enjoy a seamless flow of targets. Shooters can practice across various stations featuring natural obstacles such as trees, rocks, and steep gullies to replicate actual game hunting. Key features include:
Fully automatic Promatic traps, including specialized Rabbit, Battue, and Chondel machines.
Target releases managed autonomously by shooters via contactless smart Target Cards.
Four COMPAK Sporting layouts alongside a dedicated Corporate Range equipped with safety cages.
Diverse clay targets ranging from standard 120mm to 60mm mini clays, mimicking real-game flight paths.
Four-seater motorized golf carts available for hire to easily navigate the extensive bushland range.
Training and Safety Standards
Brisbane Sporting Clays places a heavy emphasis on safety, requiring all unlicensed shooters to be supervised by a licensed instructor within dedicated safety cages. The facility is a preferred host for official Queensland Firearm Safety Courses, regularly conducted by life member Mark Farrow through Site N Scope Training, which are mandatory for obtaining a firearms license in Queensland. Key training highlights include:
Accredited SCA Club Coach and Competition Coach courses designed to develop professional instructing skills.
The "Come & Try" package, offering newcomers a comprehensive 2-hour coached introduction to shotgun shooting.
Strict safety rules, including mandatory eye and ear protection, closed-toe shoes, and QLD Police declaration forms.
Safety courses for all firearm categories delivered regularly on-site by accredited training providers.
Corporate Events and Social Bookings
The venue is highly sought-after for corporate events, team-building sessions, and social parties like Bucks and Hens, accommodating groups of 6 to 60 participants. Group members are organized into small squads of 5 to 8 shooters, moving across multiple stations to complete a competitive round where scorecards are kept. The club offers customized packages that include safety instruction, ammunition, and gun hire, with optional lunch catering available upon request.
Competitions and Target Audience
Brisbane Sporting Clays serves a wide demographic of shooters, from complete beginners to elite athletes preparing for state and national sporting clays championships. Monthly Sporting Clays Australia (SCA) competitions are hosted on the second Sunday of every month, drawing top regional talent. The facility is ideal for:
Complete novices and unlicensed shooters looking for a safe, structured introduction.
Licensed sportspersons requiring advanced practice on realistic, complex target trajectories.
Families with juniors (minimum age of 11) seeking a unique outdoor recreational activity.
Corporate teams and social groups seeking an engaging, competitive team-building event.
Rates Address and Opening Hours
The club's pricing structure is highly accessible, offering distinct options for both members and visitors, paired with regular weekly operating hours.
Pricing:
The "Come & Try" package is $99.00 per person;
Range practice fee is $6.00 for members and $22.00 for non-members;
Gun hire is $30.00;
Target cards start at $25.00.
