How to Join MVPC     

 
The only place handguns can be used in the State of Victoria is on Police Approved Ranges, by Licensed Persons, and only for the purpose of sport and target shooting.

You cannot use handguns for hunting in Victoria.

Anybody 12 years and older can shoot handguns in Victoria. Juniors (12 to 17 years) Must be supervised at all times and require a Junior Handgun Licence to participate in competition. The only people not allowed to handle firearms in Victoria are PROHIBITED PERSONS.

BOOK IN FOR THE SAFETY COURSE
  The course covers safety issues and includes a live firing exercise and a multiple-choice exam, which must be passed. At the completion of the course, you receive a Police Certificate that entitles you to apply for your handgun Licence. (You must be a member of an approved club)

JOIN "MVPC"
Cost: Primary Adults membership is 100% of set Club Fees, plus V.A.P.A. fees, to join.  Junior membership is 25% of the amount plus V.A.P.A. fees,. Life Membership is 0.0% of the amount plus V.A.P.A. fees.

Simply contact the president or secretary and arrange to pay your fee. Membership Forms are given out when you book for the safety course. "Murray Valley Pistol Club Inc" is a public club, and entry is available to everybody. Once you are financial and completed the legal requirements you can apply for your own handgun licence. Once licensed, you can shoot unsupervised, and apply for a PERMIT TO ACQUIRE a handgun. You don't have to buy a handgun; you can shoot the club guns if you wish.

MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE
"MVPC" membership includes unlimited usage of the clubs facilities on the specified days. This does not apply to juniors as they must be under supervision at all times. Members may use the facilities whenever the range is open and attended.

NON MEMBERS

Any licensed handgun shooter can use the Club facilities, you don't have to be a member of "MVPC".

HANDGUN LICENCES. ARE THEY ALL EQUAL?
In Victoria, handgun licences are issued for a variety of reasons. They are issued on an individual basis, and the Licence Holder must comply with the conditions for which the licence was issued. Here is a guide. You must have your fingerprints taken; this can be done at any police station or by going to the Firearm Licensing Services office.

SECURITY GUARD OR PRISON GUARD
These are restricted licences. The holders are entitled to PRACTICE ONLY and ONLY WITH YOUR DUTY GUN. The licence holder cannot use club guns, enter competitions, conduct supervised shoots, or use private guns unless under direct supervision.

COMBINATION SECURITY  SPORT  TARGET LICENCE
The best of both worlds. You can practice with your duty gun and take advantage of all other club offers and facilities.

JUNIOR LICENCE
 Issued to persons aged 12 to 17.
It allows juniors to participate in club competitions. At all other times, a licensed adult must supervise juniors. Juniors cannot own firearms or buy ammunition. Juniors must have their fingerprints taken.

SPORT-TARGET SHOOTING
This is the one most of us need. It allows you to shoot unsupervised, use club guns, borrow private guns, travel to other Police Approved Ranges to participate in competitions or club days, and of course compete in the "MVPC" competitions, win trophies or other prizes.  This is the one you need if you intend to purchase your own handguns, after applying for a permit to acquire.

PERMIT TO ACQUIRE A HANDGUN
When you are ready to purchase your own handgun, you must apply for a PERMIT TO ACQUIRE. It allows you to purchase a handgun from a Licensed Firearms Dealer. If you intend to store your handgun at home then you must have a suitable gun safe in which to keep it. The club is responsible for checking your storage facilities. Make an appointment with the club Nominee to come out and inspect your safe, if your safe meets the requirements the Nominee will stamp your permit to acquire Accordingly.