FAQ

For handgun and rifle, any FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) ammunition is allowed.  This us usually the cheapest ammo. Armour piercing, tracer / incendiary ammo are strictly prohibited.

For shotgun normally we use #7 (or #7 ½) birdshot, unless otherwise advised prior to the match.

You do not need to spend a lot on equipment to get started.  This is the minimum needed:

• Common Gear:
  • Eye Protection – any eye protection would be allowed, however, proper ballistic shooting glasses are recommended.
  • Hearing Protection – any hearing protectors such as foam type will be allowed, however proper shooting muffs are recommended.
• Handgun Gear:
  • Firearm – a handgun of 9mm Luger caliber (or larger).  A minimum of 2 magazines required, but 4 is recommended.
  • OWB (Outside the Waist Band) holster – a holster covering the trigger guard of your handgun.  Also required is a sturdy belt to hold your holster in place.  Speed rigs are allowed and recommended, but not a requirement.  (IWB holsters are NOT recommended)
  • Magazine pouch – a belt mounted magazine pouch that carries at least 2 magazines.
  • Ammunition – correct ammunition for your handgun.  Self defence / carry ammo not recommended.  Bring 150 – 200 rounds for a club shoot.
• Shotgun Gear:
  • Firearm – any 12GA shotgun, pump action with at least 5 round magazine capacity.  Over-under and side-by-side shotguns will not work.  Semi-auto shotguns are recommended, but can be obtained later.
  • Ammunition – #7 birdshot shot shells recommended.  Bring 50 – 70 rounds for a club shoot.  Occasionally buck-shot or slugs may be required, but it will be communicated before the shoot.
  • Ammo Pouch – a belt mounted shotshell carrier with a capacity of at least 12 is recommended.
  • Safety Flag – a bright chamber safety flag is highly recommended (alternatively the weapon must remain bagged).
• Rifle Gear:
  • Firearm – even though a bolt action rifle (.223 REM or .308 WIN) is allowed, a semi auto rifle is highly recommended.  Popular rifles include Ruger Mini 14, LM-4 / LM-5 and the very popular AR-15.  You will also need at least 2 magazines.
  • Ammunition – correct ammo for your rifle.  Bring 70 – 100 rounds for a club shoot.
  • Magazine pouch – a belt mounted magazine pouch that can hold at least one magazine.
  • Safety Flag – a bright chamber safety flag is highly recommended (alternatively the weapon must remain bagged).

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9mm Luger (also known as 9mm Parabellum)

Yes, you are very welcome! 

Just please remember, for safety, everyone on the range must wear spectacles or safety glasses and hearing protection.

Feel free to ask the range master to show you around, and to tell you more.

No.

Note, to own a firearm you need competency training as required by the law/Police. The club will provide all training needed for the sport – mostly active during club shoots.

You do not need to affiliate to these sports bodies to join Vector Shooting Club.

These associations govern the IPSC style practical shooting sport at a Provincial and National level.  IPSC is an international sport practiced across the globe with World shoots taking place on a regular basis. SAPSA through SASCOC recognize our representatives at these matches with SA Colours (as does NGPSA with provincial colours for those representing our province at National events).

Although the Vector Shooting club is affiliated to these bodies, you as an individual do not need to be unless you intend to shoot IPSC matches at a Provincial and / or National level.

The score is determined by a combination of accuracy (the actual score achieved on the targets) and time (how long did it take to shoot the course). The result is calculated by dividing the score by the time taken. Don’t worry about the math, we use electronic scoring devices on the range, and final results are available as soon as the match is finished!

• A shooting range with seven separate shooting areas/stages fully equipped for IPSC type competitions
• Full accreditation by SABS in accordance with SA Police requirements
• Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun shooting up to 60m
• Clubhouse with offices, braai area and ablution
• Full affiliation with Northern Gauteng Practical Shooting Association (NGPSA)
• Full affiliation with South African Practical Shooting Association (SAPSA) which is affiliated to the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC).