About Target Pistol Shooting

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Target pistol shooting was introduced in New Zealand in the 1960s. By 1972 we had a pistol shooter at the Olympic Games.

Since that time target pistol shooting has developed in numbers and the types of events shot. New Zealand pistol shooters have competed successfully in many international events, winning many medals at Commonwealth Games, as well as World Championship medals in other pistol disciplines.

Pistol New Zealand has over 80 affiliated clubs throughout New Zealand, so no matter where you live, there will be a club near you.

Getting started

Sights (small)

You can find out more about the sport of pistol shooting in New Zealand by watching this video.

If you would like to make contact with a club to enquire about taking up the sport, you can:

When you make contact with a club, they will tell you what you need to know about making your first visit to their range.

Latest News

Newspaper (small)

DateHeadline
09/05/13Speed Section Survey
08/05/132014 NRA World Action Pistol Championships- Selection Criteria Update
07/05/13May 2013 IPSC Section update from the NZ Regional Director
13/03/13Junior Pistol Shooter Melanie Hessling Joins Hawkes Bay High Performance Academy
13/03/132013 South Island Muzzle Loading Champs Cancelled
08/03/132013 PNZ 41st ISSF Nationals- Articles Hawke's Bay Today
07/03/13AA2013 Match Survey for NZ Shooters
04/03/13News Report and Results from AA2013- Rotorua
17/02/132013 McMillan Cup Entry Details
07/02/133 Gun Section Director Elected
04/02/13Air Pistol Use at Home- T Bruce
26/01/13February 2013 Service Postal Match
25/01/13October 2012 Service Postal Match results
25/01/132013 ISSF Rule Books now available for purchace
02/01/13Muzzle Loading Postal Match Jan- May 2013
23/12/12PNZ members attending the IPSC Australasian Level 4 2013
23/12/12Update for the 2014 Commonwealth Games
19/12/12ISSF Oceania 2013 Selection and Funding Criteria
28/11/12Air NZ Excess Baggage Charges.....
26/11/122013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival Jan 2013
27/10/12Brent Millard Wins 2012 Australian 1920 Nationals !
20/10/12South Island 3 Gun Champs Cancelled
17/10/12Police Annual and Bi Annual Security Checks update
10/10/12Cowboy Action Section Director Elected
10/10/12Service Section Director Elected
08/10/12Smith and Wesson pistol re-call
02/10/12Updated Action Grading List
02/10/122012 McMillan Cup Team Results
01/10/12North Island Holster Instructors List now updated
25/09/12Join the 2013 McMillan Cup Club Information
23/09/12Service Classic Match Rules Approved Pistol List Updated
21/09/12Muzzle Loading Postal Results 2012
21/09/12December ISSF Auckland Junior Training Camp now added
20/09/12PNZ Members handbook updated
31/07/12Guidelines to visiting or contacting your MP
30/07/12Darren Keen Sets new Record at the 2012 Speed Nationals
30/07/12Special Reasons to Import
18/06/12Register for Electronic Bullshooter
24/03/12Permits to Carry
2013 Oceania Games
Results for the 2011 McMillan Cup
Junior Holster Qualification
Police Arms Manual
Safe Storage requirements for Pistol Shooters