NEWCASTLE Pistol Club will open its doors this Saturday to show its facilities to residents and potential members.
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The open day is to celebrate the club's 50th anniversary.
Treasurer John Robinson said the not-for-profit organisation was excited to give people a tour of its new facilities.
"We've put $125,000 over the past 12 months to upgrade to a pretty high standard," he said.
"So it's a chance for everyone to have a good look around."
The air-pistol range has been upgraded to an international level and the moving-target range to a national level, allowing the club to host more prestigious championship tournaments.
"There's more to it than just shooting a bit of paper," Mr Robinson said.
"There's about 10 different types of shooting and a lot of variety. There will be guides to take groups around to show off the facilities."
The Newcastle Pistol Club has more than 300 members and all workers are full-time volunteers.
They have members ranging in age from 12 to 85.
Mr Robinson said interested residents could apply for membership, but would have to go on a waiting list.
"There's fairly strict safety restrictions in place to get a pistol licence," he said.
"We have arrangements for people to come into the club as temporary members though."
The open day runs from noon to 2pm on Saturday at the club's premises, 54 Eldon Street, Waratah.