Eight months later the Club was closed down and remained closed for 12 months.

In the 12 months of suspended shooting, club members worked tirelessly to change the direction of the range and seek approval from the firearms registry to resume shooting.

December 2014 saw the new range operational and preparations began for the official opening.

Last Saturday and Sunday, the annual Lyndhurst Rifle Club Prize Meeting was held.

Saturday evening marked the official opening of the range with Member for Calare John Cobb unveiling the plaque marking the beginning of a new era.

Mr Cobb was accompanied by Member for Bathurst Paul Toole, Blayney Shire mayor Cr Scott Ferguson and representatives from the NSW Firearms Registry to witness the official opening.

Following the opening, the annual Calcutta was held, auctioning off the top 10 shooters from the first day's shooting.

Ben Emms, auctioneer, chanted his way through the top 10, razzing the crowd to raise much needed funds.

Dinner followed, with proceeds being donated to Uralba Retirement Village in Carcoar, thanking the community for their support through the rebuilding process.

Sunday saw the conclusion of the two-day shoot, with Ben Emms claiming victory in a momentous effort to win target rifle, with a score of 299.45.

John Maguire from West Wallsend won B grade, with a score of 237.14. Jeremy Westblade from Explorers Rifle Club won C grade with a score of 285.19. Geoff Willis from Bathurst won F Class A, with a score of 351.25. Warwick Sides from Ungarie won F Class B, with a score of 337.19. Keith Hills from Lyndhurst Rifle Club won F Open, with a score of 347.22.

The Club would like to thank all those who provided assistance and sponsorship to make the weekend a success.

The winners of the Club's raffle for Uralba were first prize, S. Oborn, and second prize, G. Davis.

Next week shooting will be at 300 yards, starting at 1pm.