The governing body for smallbore target shooting in Wellington, the Wellington Smallbore Rifle Association runs the Royal Tiger Range at 131 Russell Terrace in Berhampore. The association has been around for over 100 years, and many of its members have represented New Zealand. It promotes the sport through five target shooting clubs in Wellington, and each club holds beginners' have-a-go evenings. The association says it is not a casual shooting range. Indoor shooting takes place in winter, from 1 March to 30 September, at 20 or 25 yards with .22 rifles at cardboard targets, and outdoor shooting takes place in summer at 50 metres.
Have-a-go sessions cost approximately $20 to $30 each as at 2026, adult membership is approximately $230 a year and junior membership approximately $180, and nightly range fees run from about $5 to $10. A box of ammunition costs about $10 to $20, depending on quality. Booking is essential, and visitors need photo ID and must sign the visitors book. Children under 16 are welcome with a guardian. New members are allocated a coach, and the range provides rifles, jackets and other equipment. Wear long trousers if possible, with closed-in shoes, not jandals or bare feet.