Australian International High Power (AIHPA) is a sports club located in Sydney, Australia. It is an administration body that focuses on international-level across-the-course high power and centrefire rifle shooting activities in the country. AIHPA aims to provide recognition in shooter qualification, classification, and achievement.
The club is dedicated to promoting high power (centrefire) rifle shooting in Australia and caters to all competitive target rifle shooting enthusiasts who are interested in service rifle and match rifle courses from Australia and around the world. AIHPA offers various programmes and competitions to cater to the diverse interests and skill levels of its members.
The club's qualification programme allows shooters to earn qualification patches as they progress through the programme. These patches can be purchased for $8 each, or $10 for the distinguished expert category. Shooters can contact the club via email for their patch needs. The website also provides detailed information about the qualification programme and a list of qualified shooters and historical results.
AIHPA hosts a range of events throughout the year, including the IMC Grand Prix, TMC-4T Tactical Rifle Grand Prix, Rimfire Grand Prix, Prac Precision Grand Prix, and Rifleman titles. The club also holds local and regional matches at various locations in New South Wales, such as Gilgandra, Aberdeen, and Cobar. The annual AIHPA Nationals is the flagship event, where shooters compete for the highest score in the match.
The club provides a range of resources and guides to help shooters get started and improve their skills. These include a downloadable “Getting Started Guide,” general information about the sport, training and competition guidelines, and shooting programmes such as classification, qualification, and the Australian Rifleman programme. The website also offers information about firearms licences and safe shooting courses.
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information provided on the website, AIHPA disclaims any liability for errors or omissions. The website may also contain links to external sites for which AIHPA takes no responsibility. It is advised to verify the information independently and use your own discretion.
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