About Arming The Nation
Arming the Nation is a recognised training organisation (RTO #46026) based at 8 Rifle Range Rd, Hervey Range QLD 4817.
Arming the Nation delivers firearms courses that meet the students training needs. Possession of a firearm by law requires a high level of comprehensive firearms training, At Arming the Nation we have over 26 years of firearm experience and work diligently to deliver this training to all our students through the following. The course starts with detailing legislative provisions in QLD regarding firearms and firearms usage. We also cover the social responsibilities that are associated with the use of firearms and general safety procedures.
Whether you are looking to obtain your gun license, experience a fire arm safety course or more, contact us today.
'Come And Try' Shooting
Arming The Nation is now offering 'come and try' shooting days for those that have never shot a firearm before. You'll be able to come and try shooting a variety of firearms with one-on-one instruction. The perfect excursion for parties, bucks celebrations, hen parties, work functions, teambuilding exercies, or group activites.
Upcoming Course Dates
UPCOMING COURSE DATES & LOCATIONS
- BURDEKIN CLAY TARGET CLUB 12.00PM START SATURDAY 11th MAY (Categories AB&C)
- NORTHARM SHOTGUN ASSOCIATION 8.00AM START SUNDAY 12th MAY (Categories AB&C)(Trainer Andrew Fekete: 0458 013 820)
- MOUNT ISA RIFLE CLUB 7.00AM START SATURDAY 18th MAY (Categories ABCDH&M)
- MOUNT ISA RIFLE CLUB 1.30PM START SATURDAY 18th MAY (Categories ABCDH&M)
- BOWEN PISTOL CLUB 12.00PM START SATURDAY 25th MAY (Categories ABCDH&M)
- DALBY GUN TARGET CLUB 8.00AM START SATURDAY 25th MAY (Categories AB&C)(Trainer Craig Harris: 0417 780 878)
- INNISFAIL PISTOL CLUB 3:30PM START FRIDRDAY 1ST JUNE (Categories ABCDH&M)
- KINGAROY CLAY TARGET CLUB 9.00AM START SATURDAY 1st JUNE (Categories AB&C)(Trainer Andrew Fekete: 0458 013 820)
- GYMPIE PISTOL CLUB 8.00AM START SUNDAY 2nd JUNE (Categories ABCDH&M)(Trainer Andrew Fekete: 0458 013 820)
- MONTO PISTOL CLUB 8.30AM START SUNDAY 2nd JUNE (Categories ABCDH&M)(Trainer Andrew: 0417 743 930)
- BLACKWATER CLAY TARGET CLUB 8.00AM START TUESDAY 4th JUNE (Categories AB&C)
- HERBERT RIVER GUN CLUB (INGHAM) 12.00PM START SATURDAY 8th JUNE (Categories AB&C)
- SURAT CLAY TARGET CLUB 7.00AM START SATURDAY 15th JUNE (Categories AB&C)(Trainer Craig Harris: 0417 780 878)
- TOWNSVILLES MARKSMEN'S CLUB 12.00PM START SATURDAY 15th JUNE (Categories ABCDH&M)
- ROCKHAMPTON CLAY TARGET CLUB 8.00AM START SUNDAY 16th JUNE (Categories AB&C)
- ATHERTON CLAY TARGET CLUB 8.00AM START SATURDAY 22nd JUNE (Categories ABCD&H)
- CHARTERS TOWERS PISTOL CLUB 3.30PM START FRIDAY EVENING COURSE 29th JUNE (Categories ABCD&H)
Clay Target Shooting
For courses which are held at clay target clubs Arming the Nation does live firing with the students shooting at real clay targets in the air flying from a trap house. For the practical component of the assessment in the firearms safety course the student will select a shot gun. To then complete the practical assessment and live firing part, which is fun if you have never done this before. We have many different shotgun sizes for this part to suit the students’ needs hearing protection and eye protection will be fully provided by Arming the Nation. With all the live firing with the firearms Full PPE, must be always be worn during the practical assessment for the student’s safety.
Qualifications
Statement of Attainment (certificate that will be required to apply for your weapon licence)
- Category A&B
- Category C or D
- Category A, B & C
- Category C & D
- Category A, B & H
- Category A, B, C & D
- Category M (Crossbows)
Recognised training organisation (RTO #46026).
Firearms - Townsville
For Students wishing that are in the Townsville area looking to buy firearms I fully recommend checking out Halls Firearms as they are the biggest dealer in the region with unbeatable great service and wide range of firearms.
Hunting & Shooting Supplies - Whitsundays
For students that are in the Proserpine Whitsundays area I fully recommend the great and friendly service of Hunting and Shooting Supplies Whitsunday their service to the people of the Whitsundays is second to none.
Arming The Nation - Course Information
The following course informations covers everything you need to know in order for you to legally and safely posses a firearm in QLD. Duration of courses are: 7 hours.
11029NAT Course in Firearms and Weapons Safety
Units:
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Core Unit:
- NAT11029001 Demonstrate knowledge of weapons legislation, weapons, and community safety
- NAT11029002 Use Category A and B firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
- NAT11029003 Use Category C firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
- NAT11029004 Use Category D firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
- NAT11029005 Use Category H firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
- NAT11029006 Use Category M (Crossbows) lawfully, safely, and responsibly
- NAT11029007 Use Category M (Miscellaneous Weapons) lawfully, safely, and responsibly
Category A & B
Units:
- NAT11029002 Use Category A and B firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
Available to:
- Recreational Shooting.
- Clay target/rifle shooting.
- Primary production/farmers.
Category C
Units:
- NAT11029003 Use Category C firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
Available to:
- Primary producers e.g. farmers, rural employees, professional shooters, aerial shooting/pest controllers, commercial fishing or any other occupational use.
- Recreational clay target shooting only for those with a medical certificate (stating a lack of physical strength or dexterity).
Category D
Units:
- NAT11029004 Use Category D firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
Available to:
- Occupational use only. For feral animal vermin control for primary production or rural employees, aerial shooters and professional vermin controllers. Applicants must prove primary production status or proof of employment.
Category H
Units:
- NAT11029005 Use Category H firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
Available to:
- Pistol club shooting.
- Primary production farmers. Handgun use only on an approved primary production property.
Category M
Units:
- NAT11029006 Use Category M (Crossbows) lawfully, safely, and responsibly
- NAT11029007 Use Category M (Miscellaneous Weapons) lawfully, safely, and responsibly
Available to:
- Anyone wishing to get crossbow licence for hutning or club use.
Junior Shooters
Must be 11 years and up for a minors license. (Once the minor becomes 18+ years of age they can apply for full, adult licenses)
ARMING THE NATIONS BEGINNINGS
Arming the Nation is owned by Aaron Lemphers in Townsville Nth Queensland.
Aaron started shooting at a very young age of 12 years of age and has been around firearms for most of his life. He started shooting in Castlemaine Country Victoria duck hunting and rabbit shooting. Then joined The Castlemaine Clay Target Club in 1997 and took to clay target shooting like a duck to water, which he is still doing today. Now Aaron resides in Nth Queensland and is a member and completive shooter of the Silkwood Clay Target Club. He started pistol shooting in 2008 and has held a pistol licence since this time and been a financial member of the pistol club in Townsville.
Aaron started his business of firearms training in 2019 with his beautiful wife Nicole and has never looked back. Arming the Nation has grown to one of the largest firearms training companies in Queensland and Arming the Nation trains in many locations in Queensland.
Aaron is very passionate about firearms training and firearms safety for any shooter that is getting into the sport of shooting. His training is not a job it is a passion for him.
So please contact us for your firearms safety course.
Course Locations:
- Rockhampton
- Bowen
- Home Hill / Ayr
- Townsville
- Charters Towers
- Julia Creek
- Ingham
- Silkwood
- Innisfail
- Atherton
- Gladstone
- Cairns
- Gympie
- Childers
- Sunshine Coast