SSAA NSW

4 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc. From Diana's Desk Another outstanding year for SSAA NSW... Running an association as large and diverse as SSAA NSW brings with it both opportunities and challenges. We are delivering on member expectations whilst ensuring the long-term viability of not only SSAA NSW, but the shooting sports in general, through our well thought out strategically planned approach. There are many, many advantages to being the largest shooting body in New South Wales; one that is multi-faceted and offers access to all activities including target shooting for rifle, pistol and shotgun, hunting and collecting. Our membership continues to grow as does the reputation of SSAA NSW as the peak shooting body in the state. We are in the unique position of being able to offer something for every type of shooter and this makes SSAA NSW appealing to individuals and clubs looking for an association that delivers benefits at the grass roots level. It also means the wide-ranging activities we provide, together with our reputation of a credible, rational and facts based voice means SSAA NSW is the body that is invited to the table for consultation. Our strategic plan was developed using the results of market research; we found out directly from members what they want. The five 'pillars' that underpin SSAA NSW activities are membership, ranges, hunting, representation and communication. With our strategy firmly focused on these, we've delivered what members want; and we'll continue to deliver these achievements at a greater pace now that the groundwork and strategy development is completed. During the year SSAA NSW published its position on NSW Firearms Laws. SSAA NSW has actively advocated for the removal of mandatory attendances, access to suppressors for recreational/ sporting purposes and successfully disputed misleading claims of match ownership thus opening up access to a wider array of matches at the grass roots level. The review of the National Firearms Agreement (NFA), and the debacle that was the Adler shotgun issue have been a constant focus, particularly at the state level. SSAA NSW put forward a strong facts based argument against the proposed re-classification of lever action shotguns in its meetings with the Police Minister, Justice Department and NSW Firearms Registry. Following the release of the revised NFA, SSAA NSW joined with SSAA Victoria and four other shooting organisations to form a coalition that has undertaken a federal and state based campaign to oppose changes introduced into the revised NFA. The NSW Firearms Regulation 2006 is currently being reviewed. SSAA NSW submitted changes, based on facts and reasoned argument and will have the opportunity to review the draft early as a key trusted stakeholder. The Board has spent considerable time and effort over the past six months to develop the SSAA NSW Strategic Influence Framework. SSAA NSW is focused on positively and effectively influencing public

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