Wendy Hughan (37) qualified by finishing second in the national down the line championships recently.
The top three women will represent New Zealand in the world championships in Caersws, Wales, in July.
"It hasn't really sunk in yet. It's a bit nerve-racking really."
Hughan said while she was excited about the event, she was "a bit nervous" about flying into the United Kingdom, gun in tow, during the Olympic Games in London.
"It's going to be busy, and flights will be very expensive.
"We also have to get several permits for travelling with a gun, and I have to get a visitors' gun licence and ammo for the competition when I arrive in Wales."
Her next challenge after getting her gun "prettied up" is to find sponsorship to help her get to Wales for the world championships.
Hughan has been shooting for four years, but said she only became serious about the sport 18 months ago.
"Kev [coach Kevin Bonney] took me under his wing and gave me the nudge when I needed it."
Members of the South Otago club were very supportive, offering advice and helping her out when needed.
Since becoming serious about the sport she has won several district and provincial titles, claiming the South Island women's title last year.
Hughan practises at least once a week, often travelling around Otago to train in different areas and backgrounds.
"I like the challenge, and I like the rewards at the end. It's expensive but very addictive - once you start winning things you start to hunger for it."
The top five women competing at the national championships were also selected for the Mackintosh Trophy, a clay target shooting competition involving Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and Wales.
Their scores out of 100 shots during the national competition will be entered alongside their senior, junior, and veteran counterparts.
The winners of the trophy will not be announced for several months, as other competing countries have yet to have their national competitions.
