The Association was formed in 1860 and held its first individual competition at the end of that year.
The first intercolonial teams match, Vic vs NSW, was held at Sandridge Range (Port Melbourne) in 1862.
18/05/2026
📢Temporary change to shop hours this week. Mon 18th to Fri 22nd May.
Monday - closed
Tuesday - 1 to 4.30
Wednesday 9.30 to 5.30
Thursday - closed
Friday 1 to 5.30
Apologies for any inconvenience due to the last minute change.
Hours will retuen to normal from Monday 25th May, open, Mon, Wed and Fri.
Please email [email protected] if any questions.
10/05/2026
Another fabulous event on the calendar next weekend is the 69th Stawell Rifle Club, 2 day Open prize meet.
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17th May.
Happy shooting everyone, should be a fabulous weekend!
10/05/2026
Happy Mother's Day from the Victorian Rifle Association 💐
Today, we honour the remarkable mothers who are the heart of our shooting community.
To the mums who shoot — thank you for showing us what dedication, focus, and quiet strength look like. You inspire the next generation every time you step up to the line.
To the mums who keep our clubs running — the early mornings, the canteen shifts, the paperwork, the countless hours behind the scenes — none of it goes unnoticed. You are the backbone of everything we do.
To the mums who support their families in this sport — thank you for the patience, the encouragement, and the sacrifices that make it possible for your loved ones to pursue their passion. Every medal earned, every personal best achieved, carries a piece of you in it.
And to the mothers who are no longer with us — we carry your memory with us on the range and in our hearts. The values you instilled, the love you gave, and the strength you showed continue to shape who we are.
To every mother in our VRA family — whether you're behind the rifle or behind the scenes — we are grateful for you.
Wishing you a wonderful Mother's Day. 🌷
06/05/2026
Opening hours update.
Planning a trip to Bendigo this weekend?
Have friends headed this way who can collect orders for you??
🚨 VRA Shop will be open this Saturday 9th May 2026, 9am to 12pm
📣Reminder - Regular weekly hours
Monday 1pm to 5.30pm
Wednesday 9am to 5.30pm
Friday 1pm to 5.30pm
Saturdays 1 Saturday each month (date confirmed monthly)
25/04/2026
🔥 TIKKA SPORTER CHAMPIONSHIP – GEELONG RIFLE CLUB 🔥
The biggest production class prize meet on the calendar is nearly here, and you don't want to miss it!
Geelong Rifle Club is hosting the Tikka Sporter Championship — a premier one-day Sporter event bringing together shooters from across the VRA & NRAA.
Backed by Beretta Australia and featuring a $4,500 prize pool, this is set to be one of the standout Sporter shoots of the year.
📅 Saturday 16th May 2026
📍 Geelong Rifle Club, Anakie
🎯 4 Ranges – 500m, 600m, 700m, 800m (metres)
🎯 Sporter Production & Sporter Open
👥 Strictly limited to 64 shooters (first in, first served)
💰 $4,500 Prize Pool
💵 Entry: $60
💡 Why shoot at GRC?
✔ Indoor tunnel range – unaffected by weather
✔ Silver Mountain electronic targets
✔ Proven, well-run events with a strong club culture
👉 Event details:
grc.rangehub.au/tikka-sporter-championship
🌐 www.geelongrifleclub.com NSW Rifle Association QRA Queensland Rifle Association ACT Rifle Championships Central Victorian Rifle Club National Rifle Association of Australia
25/04/2026
VRA 2026 Syme & Kings Series – Event Wrap
The VRA 2026 Syme and Kings Series at Wellsford has wrapped up, and what an outstanding event it was. From the first shot fired to the final presentation, this year's series was a resounding success — a true celebration of our sport, our community, and the incredible dedication of everyone who made the journey to be part of it.
The competition was fierce across all grades, with shooters from across the country bringing their very best. The standard of shooting on display was a testament to the hard work and commitment that our members pour into the sport year-round. The atmosphere at Wellsford was electric, and moments like these remind us all why we love what we do.
2026 VRA Syme & Kings Winners
A huge congratulations to all of the 2026 Kings winners:
🥇 TRA - Chris Schwebel - Holsworthy Rifle Club
🥇 TRB - Peter Farley - MCC
🥇 TRC - Stephen Gwyn - Geelong Rifle Club
🥇 FSA - Daniel Sandford - Hamilton Rifle Club
🥇 FSB - Warwick Sides - Tumut Rifle Club
🥇 F Open - Tom Halford - Goondiwindi Rifle Club
🥇 F/TR - Dave Phipps - Canberra Rifle Club
🥇 SPCO - Tony Skinner - Castlemaine Rifle Club
🥇 SPC - Brian Kilpatrick - Geelong Rifle Club
A huge congratulations to all of the 2026 Syme winners:
🥇 TRA - Jim Bailey - Holsworthy Rifle Club
🥇 TRB - Ian Gordan - Warragul / Drouin
🥇 TRC - Greg Brown - Castlemaine Rifle Club
🥇 FSA - Alan Dukes - R.A.E - C.M.F. Rifle Club
🥇 FSB - Warwick Sides - Tumut Rifle Club
🥇 F Open - Tom Halford - Goondiwindi Rifle Club
🥇 F/TR - Darren Bradley - Ungarie Rifle Club
🥇 SPCO - Tony Skinner - Castlemaine Rifle Club
🥇 SPC - Robert Hannaford - Whyalla
Full range results and grand aggregate are available at: https://www.results.nraa.com.au/victorian-rifle.../
🙏 A Special Thank You – David Waters, Global Range Solutions / Silver Mountain Targets
We would like to extend a very special thank you to David Waters from Global Range Solutions / Silver Mountain Targets for his incredible support of this event. David's contribution to the smooth running of the competition did not go unnoticed, and his dedication to supporting the Australian shooting community is second to none. If your club is looking to explore electronic target solutions, David can be reached via www.globalrangesolutions.com.
😍 Thank You to Our Range Officers
A well earned thankyou to our Range Officers, Peter Turner and Carolynn Nitschke, without you this event would not have been the enormous success it was and we hope you have had a chance to rest your feet from the many miles covered over the course of the week.
👏 Thank You to Our Sponsors
Events like the VRA 2026 Syme and Kings Series simply would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment to the sport and to our community is what allows us to deliver world-class competition year after year. On behalf of the VRA and all competitors, we extend our deepest gratitude to every one of the following supporters:
📣 Corporate & Business Sponsors
Grenfell Armouring Service
Dynamic Health and Sports Osteo
Swarovski Optik
Multidrive Technology
Kahles
Salt International
Rhino Sports
Morgan Ceramic Tilers
Gieman IT Solutions (Gerald Grierer)
VRA Shop
📣 Club Sponsors
Bendigo and District RSL
Lang Lang Rifle Club
Wangaratta Rifle Club
Colac Rifle Club
Fitzroy Caulfield Rifle Club
MCC
Wodonga Rifle Club
Goulburn Valley Rifle Club
District Rifle Association No. 11
📣 Individual Sponsors & Supporters
John and Debbie Simons
The Morgan Family
Brian Kilpatrick
Andrew and Kathleen Wiltshire
Robyn Jackman
Len and Joy Hayes
Frank Conner
Ian Gordon
Dot Howell
Garry Kay and Family
John Stanley
Tony Chay
Stewart Leach
Bruce Ellwood
Bill Poynton
Peter Farley
Daniel Sandford
Wendy Ridding
Garry Rose
Dan Comerford
To every sponsor, donor, and supporter — thank you. Your generosity is the backbone of events like this, and we are incredibly grateful for your continued belief in what the VRA stands for.
📣 Thank You to Our Photographers
Shoutout and thankyou to Daniel Dea video production and Lee Dare for all of the photos you took over the course of the event. Photos are available on facebook and will be uploaded to the VRA website in the coming week. Thankyou for capturing these important memories.
📣 Thank You to Our Volunteers and supporters
A huge thankyou to all club members who lent a hand and supported this years event, in both the lead up, during the event and post event clean up. It takes a village to make these events a success. While there are too many people to name individually we are grateful to all of you for the time you provided to contribute to the success of this years 150th annual prize meeting.
🚨 2027 - Syme and Kings - Save the date
The 2027 Syme and Kings has been scheduled for April 14th to the 18th - save the date so we can ensure next year is bigger and better again.
19/04/2026
Congratulations to all winners in the 2026 VRA kings this week. It was a gruelling event with plenty of challenges faced and overcome by many!
The VRA would like to thank all of our sponsors that helped make this event possible, without your continuing support events like this would simply not be what they are today.
To all entrants - thank you for taking the time to come and compete, support and promote our sport as it is needed today more than ever before!
To the organisers and volunteers that helped prepare the Wellsford Range and organise the 2026 VRA Kings - Thank you!
19/04/2026
The final day of the 2026 VRA Kings is well underway and right on cue from the 1000 yard line every wind flag decided to do its own dance!
Stay tuned for final images and scores a little later on today but it has been an amazing event with a huge turn out and the competition has been immense.
Good luck to all those on the line for the final day!
18/04/2026
Well the wind is still in play in the second half of the day on day 2 of the 2026 VRA Kings at The Wellsford Rifle Range here in Bendigo.
Some have already called it a day but most are powering through and we will see what Day 3 brings!