Important Information
Australian Clay Target Association (ACTA)
The ACTA is the national governing body responsible for the sport of clay target shooting in Australia. For further information please visit the ACTA's website.
www.claytarget.com.au
International Shooting Sport Federation - ISSF
The ISSF is the governing body of the Olympic shooting events in Shotgun, Rifle and Pistol. The ISSF activities include regulation of the sport, Olympic qualifications and organisation of international competitions such as the ISSF world cup series. For further information please visit:
http://www.issf-sports.org
Shooting Australia
Shooting Australia is recognised as the peak body for target shooting sports in Australia. Shooting Australia's objectives are to promote and coordinate responsible shooting sports, both competitive and recreational, within Australia; and to promote and coordinate participation in, and organisation of international competitions mindful of providing sustainable international success.
Target shooting is a sport which features on the program of both the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games. Australian athletes have performed outstandingly at both.
Shooting Australia is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Olympic Committee and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association as the National Sporting Organisation for target shooting sports.
http://www.shootingaustralia.org
Australian Skeet Shooters Association Inc.
The voice of the skeet shooter and conveys to the ACTA the wishes and opinions of skeet shooters.
http://www.myassa.com.au/index.html
Sporting Shooters' Association of Australia (NT)
The Sporting Shooters' Association of Australia (NT) has branches in Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Katherine and Alice Springs; as well as a Conservation and Pest Management Branch based in Darwin. For further information please visit:
http://www.ssaa.org.au/
NT Police Firearms
The Commissioner of the Northern Territory Police Force is responsible for the licensing and regulation of firearms in the NT. The details of all firearms and their owners are contained in the Firearms Registry in accordance with the Firearms Act. The Registry is not open to the public however general information about firearm licencing and permits can be obtained from NT Police stations and front counters, or from the web site.
pfes.nt.gov.au/police/firearmsweapons
nt.gov.au/law/crime/firearms-licences-and-weapons
NT Firearms Council
The NT Firearms Council is an incorporated consultative and advisory body representing the interests of legitimate firearms owners in the NT. For further information please visit the council's website.
www.ntfirearms.com.au
Northern Territory Government Department of Sport and Active Recreation
Sport, Recreation and Strategic Infrastructure (SRSI) invests in and facilitates the development of sport and active recreation across the Northern Territory (NT). This is done through a range of activities involving the provision of information, advice, services, programs and funding. SRSI is also responsible for representing the Territory’s interests in policy and decision making forums regarding sport and active recreation development and delivery at a national level.
Key SRSI activities include:
- providing support for the delivery of quality sport and active recreation programs and events across urban, regional and remote communities, including governance and management advice and assistance to Northern Territory peak sporting bodies (PSBs), affiliated associations and active recreation organisations (AROs)
- leading the delivery of talent identification and nationally categorised athlete, coach, official and other sport personnel development programs through the Northern Territory Sports Academy (NTSA)
- management of major sport and active recreation infrastructure, including Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex, the Marrara Indoor Stadium and the Leanyer and Palmerston Water Parks
- management of the NT Sports Awards held annually to recognise the achievements of Territory athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers
- administering sport and active recreation grants such as the Grass Roots and Quick Response programs; PSB and ARO annual funding; the Sport Voucher and the Learn to Swim Voucher schemes; and NTSA athlete, coach and official scholarships
- leading the development, coordination and monitoring of sport integrity strategy, policy, processes, programs and resources across the NT encompassing, but not restricted to, areas such as anti-doping, match-fixing, member protection and inclusion.
Please visit the website for information on the department, grants, events and contact details.
https://dpsc.nt.gov.au/sport-active-recreation/sport-and-active-recreation