Club treasurer Terry Haynes said the $10,120 in state government funds would be used to install a Canterbury Crusader trap and steel trap house at the facility.

The trap throws targets at the speed and trajectory of Olympic-class units, allowing the region’s young shooters to be trained to a much higher level than is now possible, while the steel house improves safety.

“Hopefully this means that, some day, we’ll have a young shooter from the North West competing in the Olympics,” Mr Haynes said.

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall said clay target shooting was a popular sport in the region and was increasingly becoming a pastime for all members of the family.

Gun clubs in the electorate shared in $23,102 in Safe Shooting grants, which support safe, responsible use of firearms.