The National Rifle Association of Australia has completed a major update of the Standard Shooting Rules (SSR).
The revised rules take effect from 1 January 2026.
Two rule books will now operate together:
- SSR V2.0 (1 Jan 26) – the primary rule book, including updated safety, conduct and competition provisions and the revised Sporter chapter.
- SSR V8.0 (1 Jan 26) – a slim volume containing only those discipline chapters that have not yet been superseded by SSR V2.0.
How the two SSRs work together
From 1 January 2026:
- All members, clubs and officials must follow SSR V2.0 for general safety, range conduct and competition requirements.
- A small number of disciplines will continue to use their existing discipline-specific chapters in SSR V8.0 for match conditions, until new material is developed and approved.
Both documents clearly cross-reference each other, and an explainer is provided on the download page to help clubs and officials understand which sections apply.
What clubs and officials should do
- Download SSR V2.0 and SSR V8.0 (1 Jan 26) from the NRAA website.
- Ensure copies are available to Range Officers, club officials and competition organisers.
- Familiarise yourself with the updated safety and conduct sections ahead of the 2026 competition season.
Next steps – Range Officer framework
In the first half of 2026, NRAA will work with States and Territories on:
- A refreshed Range Officer Handbook aligned with the new SSR, and
- A more accessible, digital RO accreditation and re-accreditation pathway, supported by online learning resources.
Further updates will be published as this work progresses.
Rule 8.6.1 of the SSR V2.0 dated 1 Jan 26. (Updated 1st May 2026)
https://nraa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Chap-8_FO_Clarification_1-May-26.pdf
Amended Annex H for Rifles with Common Q&A. (Updated 1st May 2026)
https://nraa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Amended-Annex-H_1-May-26.pdf
