Australian Shooter
Encyclopedia
Australian Shooter is the official publication for the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia
(SSAA), specifically dealing with sport shooting and hunting in Australia. It is published monthly.
A monthly magazine, Australian Shooter quickly became the main publication for recreational shooters, competitors and hunters in Australia
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In 2007, Australian Shooter became one of the first magazines of its circulation in Australia to be fully printed on 100 per cent recycled paper.
In 2008, it had an audited circulation of more than 100,000 readers.
The magazine also regularly features interviews with and profiles on celebrity shooters and hunters, in recent years including:
The firearms industry advertises in the magazine.
Sporting Shooters Association of Australia
The Sporting Shooters' Association of Australia was established in 1948 to promote shooting sports and protect firearm owners' interests. The SSAA currently has over 120,000 members, making it the largest body representing licensed firearm owners in Australia, and covers all aspects of shooting...
(SSAA), specifically dealing with sport shooting and hunting in Australia. It is published monthly.
History
Australian Shooter was the original name given to the SSAA's member newsletter in 1948. It later became the Australian Shooters' Journal and remained so until 1999 when new managing editor Tim Bannister was given approval by the SSAA National Board to change the name back to Australian Shooter.A monthly magazine, Australian Shooter quickly became the main publication for recreational shooters, competitors and hunters in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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In 2007, Australian Shooter became one of the first magazines of its circulation in Australia to be fully printed on 100 per cent recycled paper.
In 2008, it had an audited circulation of more than 100,000 readers.
Contents
Australian Shooter contains columns, firearm and accessory reviews, historical, technical and how-to articles, member letters, competition results and news, merchandise and profiles on SSAA shooting clubs and members.The magazine also regularly features interviews with and profiles on celebrity shooters and hunters, in recent years including:
- Olympic shooter Russell MarkRussell MarkRussell Andrew Mark, OAM is an Australian Trap and Double Trap shooter and Olympic Champion. He won the Olympic gold medal in Double Trap at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. He also won a silver Olympic medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney...
- Beaconsfield Mine collapseBeaconsfield mine collapseThe Beaconsfield Mine collapse occurred on 25 April 2006 in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia. Of the 17 people who were in the mine at the time, 14 escaped immediately following the collapse, one was killed and the remaining two were found alive using a remote-controlled device...
survivor Todd Russell - cricketer Glenn McGrathGlenn McGrathGlenn Donald McGrath AM , nicknamed "Pigeon", is a former Australian cricket player. He is one of the most highly regarded fast-medium pace bowlers in cricketing history, and a leading contributor to Australia's domination of world cricket from the mid-1990s to the early 21st century...
- singer Shannon NollShannon NollShannon Noll first came to prominence as runner-up of the first series of Australian Idol which led to him being signed to Sony BMG. Since then he has released five Top 10 albums and ten Top 10 singles. His first two albums That's What I'm Talking About in 2004 and Lift in 2005 debuted at No...
- artist Adam CullenAdam CullenAdam Cullen , Australian artist, most known for winning the Archibald Prize in 2000 with a portrait of actor David Wenham. He is also known for his controversial subjects or work...
- boxer Kostya Tszyu
- country music singer Kasey ChambersKasey ChambersKasey Chambers is an Australian country singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of steel guitar player Bill Chambers, and the sister of musician and producer Nash Chambers.-Solo success:...
- country music singer and 2008 Australian of the YearAustralian of the YearSince 1960 the Australian of the Year Award has been part of the celebrations surrounding Australia Day , during which time the award has grown steadily in significance to become Australia’s pre-eminent award. The Australian of the Year announcement has become a very prominent part of the annual...
Lee KernaghanLee KernaghanLee Kernaghan OAM is an Australian country music singer and songwriter. He was the 2008 Australian of the Year.-Honours:Kernaghan received the Order of Australia Medal in 2004....
The firearms industry advertises in the magazine.
Past and present editors
- January 1971 to February 1973: Gordon Nelis
- March 1973 to July 1982: Heinz H Raz
- August 1982 to December 1982: Janice Vertue (Sub Editor)
- January 1983 to November 1990: Rod Marvell
- December 1990 to August 1991: John Horgan
- September 1991 to November 1993: John Downing
- December 1993 to May 1999: Keith Tidswell
- June 1999 to present: Tim Bannister