The Christchurch Pistol Club is the largest pistol club in the South Island and caters for all the many types of competitions, matches, and recreational pistol shooting practiced in New Zealand.

The easiest way to see what it’s all about is to visit the Range on any Sunday morning at 10 am, or you can either email us at clubcaptain@chchpistolclub.org.nz or telephone the Club on 359-7399 and ask for more details.

To find the Range see this map.

You must wear Ear and Eye protection at all times on our ranges, and we have plenty of these to borrow.

When you arrive ask for the Club Captain or any Committee member. They will answer any questions you may have and arrange for an New Members Handbook should you wish to join the Club. You will be shown around and can see the various types of shooting in progress.

If you decide to proceed and have filled out an application form you will be given training as needed to meet a minimum standard after which you may choose any discipline that interests you. Further training is then available as needed.

There is a probationary term of 6 months for all new members when they first join the club. During this period new members must record 12 attendance’s on club days, pass their Range Safety examination and obtain an "A" class Firearms License if not already held. Training is given in all aspects of gun safety, gun handling and shooting skills.

The club conducts all Olympic style events and matches from other shooting disciplines. National and South Island Championships are held on a regular basis together with Provincial and Club Championships each year. The following disciplines are shot regularly.

ISSF.This is the Olympic style event involving accuracy using Air pistol, .22 calibre or centre fire pistols. Paper targets at various ranges to 50 metres. Competition and training weekly.
IPSC (PRACTICAL PISTOL) . Matches consist of several individual stages with paper and reactive targets shot drawing from a holster and involving movement and problem solving. Large capacity semi-automatic pistols. Competition twice weekly with major matches every 6 weeks.
COWBOY/WESTERN ACTION. Traditional Single Action pistol, lever action rifle and double barrel shotgun at steel and paper targets in a western / historical setting. Competition weekly.
BLACK POWDER. Replicas of antique .36 calibre. to .45 calibre. muzzle loading revolvers and single shot pistols shooting at paper targets at 25 and 50 metres. Competition as required.

Pistol shooting is a VERY safe sport, more than any other sport involving firearms. The Christchurch Pistol Club has never had an accident involving a firearm and we don’t intend to start now.  Safety is paramount and ALL shooting is done under the immediate supervision of a trained Range Officer.