Thread: Certification of a private range

Hey @Rushy, yes I did do it a few years ago (designed and did most of the paper work for cert).
I think most of my knowledge would be out of date now.
Prob the big issue with the range will be the fence(looking to butt's, on the right side) and the height above the cone of fire at the butt's.

I'll give you a call this week for a chat.....

I'd not do anything untill 2023 if required.

If they go with what the Military uses check out JSP 403 (version 12) I think they are up to but remembering yours is a private range and from what can be gathered Police are nowhere near ready to implement a lot of what has been signalled/legislated.

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

There have been some recent developments which are going to make it hard for some to retain their B endorsement.

Can you explain what these developments are

Originally Posted by Collector

Can you explain what these developments are

Can't attend a range without a vaccine passport. Must shoot twelve time a year to retain your B endorsement.

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Can't attend a range without a vaccine passport. Must shoot twelve time a year to retain your B endorsement.

The 12 times a year is not new.


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Originally Posted by Walker

I'd not do anything untill 2023 if required.

Good plan. Sleeping dogs will be left to lay and hornets nest will remain unpoked.

Originally Posted by Mauser308

Yep correct, but the covid pass requirement will make things a little difficult for those that aren't able to apply for a pass. Can't really work out why a club would go that way if they aren't forced too. Just specify a separate time for non-pass club members if it's a particular issue I would have thought.

I suspect it is coming from Pistol NZ and club committees don't want to rock the boat.
Funny thing is, they stated it is ok to attend the range for important activities such as range maintenance or mowing lawns etc.
I may have spotted a loop hole (for anyone in that position) .

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

I suspect it is coming from Pistol NZ and club committees don't want to rock the boat.
Funny thing is, they stated it is ok to attend the range for important activities such as range maintenance or mowing lawns etc.
I may have spotted a loop hole (for anyone in that position) .

WPC have instituted a separate day for people with/without vx PP. it was a club directive that was in response to members' requests about group numbers and the pre booking system. a compromise for those that need to do their 12...or is it 9 this year due to lockdown. can you pm me the loophole @7mmwsm as i know a couple of people between a rock and a hard place.cheers

Originally Posted by mimms2

specs here

That range manual is now out of date and a new one will be released soon, the new manual is about 100 pages.

Originally Posted by ilikepie

WPC have instituted a separate day for people with/without vx PP. it was a club directive that was in response to members' requests about group numbers and the pre booking system. a compromise for those that need to do their 12...or is it 9 this year due to lockdown. can you pm me the loophole @7mmwsm as i know a couple of people between a rock and a hard place.cheers

I was being a bit smart with the loophole comment. If they are allowed to attend working bee's, mow lawns etc, just have a lawn mower or building gear in the ute when they go to the range.

Pistol NZ have been making noises about the National Competitions requiring jab/passes due more to the numbers but it will be up to individual Clubs whether they implement the pass system.

Greetings All,
I have a bench rest on our small block from which I can shoot 60 and 200 metres. Currently I am planning to re orient it to make use of a larger hill face as backstop and also include some sound baffling. Our property consists of a small valley so there are options that I need to investigate. Will keep you posted.
Regards Grandpamac.

Originally Posted by hotbarrels

I would recommend contacting pistol NZ.

It took about a year, but I managed to get the first ever "natural typography" pistol range through certification about 15 years ago, on private land. We had 4 ranges including a 500m long jungle alley, with no requirement for structures.
At the time, PNZ was the only recognised certifiers.

Dont know if its still operating but the Kaikoura PC would have been certed maybe 30 yrs ago, all with natural typography no man made structures.
Marlb PC would have passed as well, due to the angle of the back drop but we built sturctures and drainage anyway. That was early 90's as well.

Originally Posted by ilikepie

WPC have instituted a separate day for people with/without vx PP. it was a club directive that was in response to members' requests about group numbers and the pre booking system. a compromise for those that need to do their 12...or is it 9 this year due to lockdown. can you pm me the loophole @7mmwsm as i know a couple of people between a rock and a hard place.cheers

Not quite. WPC (Waiuku Pistol Club) doesn't require a vaccine passport. (Did initially.)
Last email sent out to members -
Based on the latest update and guidelines from PNZ, Sporting NZ and the re-worded Covid Framework from the NZ Govt. we will no longer be requiring the use of Vaccine Passes
This is great news as it means we can continue to make the club available to all members.