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About the Umzinto Shooting Club
About the Umzinto Shooting Club
The Umzinto Shooting Club is comprised of local shooting enthusiasts from Umzinto and the surrounding area who have reconstituted their sport shooting activities. The club was previously known as Bravo Shooting Club and had the privilege of utilizing the Ellingham quarry as a shooting range, a location also used for 4x4 driving courses. Following the disbandment of Bravo in 2019, Ellingham Estate has generously extended permission for Umzinto Shooting Club to continue shooting at the quarry, commencing in 2022.
Independent and Focused on Practical Sport Shooting
Independent and Focused on Practical Sport Shooting
It is important to note that the Umzinto Shooting Club is not a commercial shooting range or business. Unlike many other shooting facilities, the club does not offer products and is not affiliated with any gun shops. Instead, it operates as a cooperative, with a primary focus on practical sport shooting tailored for the average firearm owner.
Accessibility and Affordability
Accessibility and Affordability
A core priority for the club is to make shooting accessible and affordable for its members. Their shooting events are designed with lower round counts, enabling members to learn and practice essential safe firearm handling skills without incurring substantial ammunition expenses. Specifically, a typical handgun event will not require more than 30 rounds. Shotgun and rifle events (SLR) are structured to require no more than 5 rounds for members to compete and maintain their dedicated sport shooting status for Section 16 firearms. Members who wish to use more ammunition for additional practice or reshoots are welcome to do so.
A Club for Everyone
A Club for Everyone
The Umzinto Shooting Club aims to be inclusive and welcoming to all shooting enthusiasts. To maintain this broad appeal, the club has chosen to remain independent and not affiliate with any formal sport shooting associations. The club believes that affiliation can potentially increase costs for individual shooters and introduce unnecessary complexities that may detract from the enjoyment of the sport. The club's focus is centered on fostering camaraderie among members, demonstrating patience with newcomers, and collectively developing the skills of the entire membership in terms of accuracy, speed, and power. Their goal is to recapture the original fun and skill-building objectives of practical shooting.
Community and Skill Development
Community and Skill Development
The club's shoots are envisioned as opportunities for members to enjoy time with fellow enthusiasts and friends while safely enhancing their firearm skills and strengthening the local Umzinto firearms community. Those who want to expand their proficiency can do course with Shepherd Defence at the range. For individuals seeking advanced tactical training, the club recommends specialized courses such as 'Fortis Pro'. Those interested in pursuing high-level competitive shooting at provincial or national levels may be directed to affiliated SAPA or SAPSA clubs located nearby.
Range Safety and Coaching
Range Safety and Coaching
The Range Safety Officer is personally dedicated to assisting all members in becoming more proficient and safe with their firearms through individualized coaching. Once a member demonstrates a safe level of competency, they are invited to participate in the club's practical shoots, which are held every second Saturday. Many of the club's members are also actively involved in the Umzinto Community Watch, working in close collaboration with the SAPS Umzinto Sector.
Club Operations and Fees
Club Operations and Fees
To cover the necessary costs associated with organizing shoots, maintaining the range area, constructing targets, calculating scores, and certifying activities for members with dedicated status at Natshoot or FOSA, the club charges a flat range fee of R50 per shoot. There are no other membership fees or subscriptions at the moment. The Umzinto Shooting Club is overseen by a dedicated Executive Oversight Group (EOG) consisting of three members including the RO.
Range fee: R50
(Range fees can be paid by card)
Why join a club?
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New to Firearms? Haven’t Trained in a While? Join Our Shooting Club!
Whether you're thinking of getting your first gun, just bought one, or have had one for years but rarely use it—we’re here to help you become confident, safe, and skilled with your firearm.
Why Should You Join a Shooting Club?
Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. Knowing how to use it safely and effectively is just as important as owning it. That’s where our shooting club comes in.
We provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for people of all skill levels to learn and grow. You’ll be surrounded by friendly, like-minded people who are all working towards the same goal: becoming better, safer gun owners.
What You’ll Gain:
Confidence and Competence
Learn how to handle your firearm properly, whether it's your first time or your first time in years.Skills That Could Save Your Life
In a self-defence situation, you won’t have time to think about what to do—you need your training to kick in. We help you build muscle memory so you can draw, aim, and shoot safely and quickly under pressure.Guidance from Professionals
Our experienced instructors and Tactical Range Officers are there to guide you every step of the way.Recognition by the SAPS
When it comes time to apply for or renew your firearm licence, being an active club member helps. SAPS recognises and values club participation.Pathway to Dedicated Status
If you shoot regularly and are part of an accredited association like FOSA or Natshoot, you can apply for Dedicated Status and access further benefits under South African law.
What’s Included in Your Membership?
Help with improving your shooting and safety skills
Coaching from a qualified firearms instructor and other experienced shooters
Access to a private shooting range
Letters of support for Section 15 (Occasional) and Section 16 (Dedicated) licence applications
Club membership certificate and proof of activity
Invitations to fun and practical shooting events twice a month
No Pressure, Just Progress
You don’t need to be an expert to join. In fact, most of our members started out just like you—curious, cautious, and wanting to learn. We’re here to help you get comfortable with your firearm and build the kind of skill you can trust.
We are friends of the following organizations:
👇 Organizations For Dedicated Sport Shooter Status:
Firearms Owners South Africa
Firearms Owners South Africa
Premium Sport & Hunting
Premium Sport & Hunting
Association in South Africa
Association in South Africa
Firearm Owners South Africa (FOSA) is an independent association that assists members nationally to obtain and maintain their Dedicated Hunter and/or Dedicated Sport-shooter Status. Our ethical approach allows South African hunters to earn their firearm license. Members who make an effort to participate in the structured activities of a dedicated sport shooting club, as well as those showing dedication while participating, will be awarded Dedicated Hunter and/or Dedicated Sport-shooter Status.
NATSHOOT
NATSHOOT
The National Hunting and Shooting Association (NHSA) has its activities focused on assisting the busy but enthusiastic hunter and/or sport shooter who cannot always participate in the usual structured activities presented by other highly respected hunting and sports shooting associations in South Africa.
Natshoot members participate in natshoot hunting and sports shooting related activities as their time allows them, and where it is most convenient for them to partake in said activities.
NARFO
NARFO
👇 Organizations For Gun Rights:
The South African Gunowners' Association
The South African Gunowners' Association
The South African Gunowners' Association (SAGA) is a non-profit, non-discriminatory organization, whose sole purpose is to represent the interests of all people who embrace the principles of safe and responsible ownership and usage of firearms for sport, recreation, hunting and self-defence.
SAGA membership includes liability insurance cover for the member.
GOSA gun rights organization
⁃ Firearms in private hands are essential to public safety and democracy
⁃ We stand for ALL lawful firearm owners
⁃ Every firearm owner must let his or her voice be heard
👇 Organizations For Firearms Related Insurance:
Firearms Guardian is a ground-breaking legal and firearm liability insurance solution that protects you as a lawfully armed citizen in order for you to protect yourself, your family and your property. Our Firearms Guardian policy covers firearm self-defence, accidental discharge, hunting accidents, sport shooting, firearm training sessions, unlawful arrest by the SAPS and more, as well as Firearms Control Act related prosecution.
👇 Quality Assurance in the Firearms Industry:
The Professional Firearms Trainers Council (PFTC) was founded in 2012 by Professionals within the firearms industry. Delegated as a Quality Assurance partner.
The Professional Firearms Trainers Council (PFTC) was founded in 2012 by Professionals within the firearms industry. Delegated as a Quality Assurance partner.
The PFTC fulfills a dual function within the firearms training industry; the role of Professional Body and that of a Quality Assurance partner of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
The PFTC fulfills a dual function within the firearms training industry; the role of Professional Body and that of a Quality Assurance partner of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
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