Q: When and where does the club meet? A: The club holds four general meetings per year at Club Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftesbury Rd, Burwood NSW 2134, commencing at 8pm. The meeting dates are posted on the main page.
Q: How do I join? A: Download and complete the membership application form from this website, then submit it along with your annual membership fee of $30. You will need to be nominated and seconded by existing members. If you don’t know any members, come along to a meeting or contact the Committee — genuine applicants are always welcome.
Q: What is the Inner West Hunters Club? A: The Inner West Hunters Club (IWHC) is an approved hunting club under the NSW Firearms Act, with Club Approval Number 405662491. It provides a low-cost, straightforward way for firearms licence holders to satisfy their legal requirements for a genuine reason.
Q: Who can join the club? A: Anyone who holds or is seeking a NSW firearms licence for the purpose of hunting and vermin control is welcome to apply. Hunters based outside NSW are also welcome to join.
Q: How much does membership cost? A: Membership is $30 per year for all members.
Q: How many meetings do I need to attend? A: You need to attend a minimum of two general meetings per year to satisfy the attendance requirements of the NSW Firearms Act. Alternatively you can comply by participating in club-authorised hunting activities or approved firearms safety training.
Q: Does the club organise hunting trips? A: No. The club does not organise hunting trips. Members arrange their own hunting activities independently.
Q: How does club membership help me get a firearms licence? A: Membership of IWHC satisfies the genuine reason requirement under the NSW Firearms Act for hunting and vermin control. Attending two meetings per year (or participating in approved activities) also satisfies the ongoing participation requirements for maintaining your licence.
Q: What are the genuine reasons for holding a firearms licence in NSW? A: The main genuine reasons are: (1) target shooting as a member of an approved club; (2) hunting and vermin control through access to rural property or membership of an approved hunting club such as IWHC; and (3) collecting as a member of a collecting club.
Q: Where do I find information about applying for a NSW firearms licence? A: The NSW Police Firearms Registry website has full details on the application process. Club members are also happy to assist other members with their applications.
Q: What are the rules for storing and transporting firearms? A: NSW law sets strict requirements for the storage and transport of firearms and ammunition. All members should familiarise themselves with these rules via the NSW Police Firearms Registry website. Non-compliance can result in loss of your licence.
Q: What code of conduct applies to members? A: All members are expected to follow the NSW Game Hunting Licence Code of Practice, available on the NSW DPI website.
Q: Is the club governed by a constitution? A: Yes. The club and all its members are subject to the IWHC Constitution, which is available to download on this website.
Q: How do I contact the club? A: Email is the preferred and fastest method: info@innerwesthuntersclub.org.au. You can also leave a voicemail at (02) 9719 8320 and someone will return your call within a couple of days. Postal address: Inner West Hunters Club, CRN: BL1813, PO Box 491, Kellyville NSW 2155.