Strike Force Implant was established to investigate the circumstances surrounding a public place shooting at Denhams Beach.

About 3.30pm, on Friday, January 12, police were called following reports of shots fired near Beach Road, Denhams Beach, approximately 6km south-east of Batemans Bay.

Officers attached to South Coast Police District attended and established a crime scene.

A sawn-off firearm was seized and taken for forensic examination.

Following inquiries, about 8.30am Thursday, March 14, officers attached to South Coast Regional Enforcement Squad executed a search warrant at a home in Bruce Street, St Georges Basin.

A 41-year-old man was arrested and taken to Nowra Police Station.

Police report seizing a gel blaster rifle, shotgun ammunition, cannabis plant and mobile phone for forensic examination.

The man was charged with using a firearm in a manner likely to injure; possession of a loaded firearm in a public place; possession of a shortened firearm without authority; use/supply of a stolen firearm or firearm part; possession of ammunition without permit; and unlicensed driving.

He was refused bail and scheduled to appear before Batemans Bay Local Court on Monday, March 25.

Police said they were also searching for a second man believed to be involved.

Anyone with information was urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.