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Our Indoor shooting range is 25 meters deep by 6 bays
wide indoor range operating since 1993 and recently updated with solid
state computer programmable target timers. These control the distance
to send and place individual target holders for each bay.
Pre set buttons allow 5M; 10M; 15M;and 25M target
distances. A red “hit once and forget” button will return the target
from anywhere down range to the shooting position for scoring and patching.
These features provide ease of use plus safety for all as there is no
need for a “cease fire” to go down range and patch etc.
CRM Gunsports has an air conditioned ready room attached to the range
which also allows observers to see activities on the range through heavy
laminated glass windows.
Dual doors to the ready room and adjacent firearm
cleaning room provide insurance against the sound of unsuppressed
shots reaching the showroom area. The range has a heavy duty electric
air blower and extractor to cycle fresh air to the range whilst in operation. 
All those who go onto the actual range must have hearing and eye protection
as well as enclosed footwear and sleeved tops.
The armoured backstop can handle all pistol cartridges up to 2000fps
muzzle velocity across all 6 bays.
There are 2 bays with additional armour
plating allowing use of high powered rifles as well. We have the facility
of chronographing individual loads and developing custom ballistic
charts.
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Our shop is unique in having the indoor range attached thus allowing precise
zeroing of firearm packages we sell. We can offset the zero at 25M according
to our ballistic programme so that the rifle has the required zero distance
that the customer desires.
The range operates on three levels of legislation with the first being our own club membership. Members have the use of the range for up to
one hour at a time for no charge other than their ammunition or firearm
hire. Targets and patches are provided with no extra range hire cost being
incurred.
This
club operates for all firearms owners [i.e. not just “H” or handgun]
as we have many members who utilize the wind free climate of the range
to verify loads and ultimate accuracy capability for their rifles.
We ask
all members to call us beforehand to check range availability. The
range is available during normal retail opening hours beginning at 8.30am
Monday to Saturday closing at 5pm except Thursday which is 5.30pm and Saturday
1pm close.
We ask anyone interested in joining our club to attend the premises at
293 Draper St to inspect the facility and meet with us to discuss applicable
charges etc. Also check our licensing requirements detailed on the website
at “Firearms license”.

Secondly we have a “Gallery Licence” enabling unlicensed people to experience
live firing upon the range with each person supervised by one of our staff
range officers.
These firearms are tethered to the bays for extra safety
ensuring the muzzles are down range at all times.
Quite a number of tourists
to the Cairns region have tried live fire on our range over the years.
We can cater for individuals or groups up to 20 at a time with prior
booking.
Thirdly there is the exclusive range hire for corporate training utilized
by local security firms and state and federal agencies.
Being unaffected by weather our facility provides an all weather option
where long term planning and coordination can be guaranteed.
With the appropriate weapons licences plus SSAA or QAPSA membership casual use of the
range can also be available to non members. Currently a charge of $30.00
per hour or part thereof will apply for handguns. $35.00 per hour for rimfire rifle and $40.00 per hour for centrefire rifle.
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