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Effective July 1, 2008: Main Range Policy Changes
  • All firearms must be in a case or properly holstered to enter the main range. (Gun socks and scabbards will no longer be allowed as a substitute.)
  • Eye protection must be worn by shooters and spectators while on the main range. ( Sunglasses and prescription eyewear are acceptable substitutes.)
 
 
 

New! - Free Women's Introductory Shotgun Shooting

The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is owned and operated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and is the largest public operated shooting facility in the country.

Our world-class shooting range is a city of Phoenix Point of Pride. It has received a Five Star rating from the National Association of Shooting Ranges, meaning that it is the best of the best at providing a quality recreation experience; ours is the first goverment-managed facility to receive this designation.

Men, women and children of all ages and all experience levels are welcome. Trained line safety officers are on the firing line at all times to oversee safety and to offer informal coaching when Map to Ben Avery Shooting Facilityneeded.

Location
Ben Avery Shooting Facility
4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85086
(623) 582-8313

Clay Target Center
(623) 434-8119

Hours

 

Winter Hours starting October 15, 2008:

Beginning October 15, 2007, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility Main Range, Archery Ranges and the Ben Avery Clay Target Center will change their winter hours of operation for the public. The new hours will be:

  • Monday – Closed
  • Tuesday – Closed
  • Wednesday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Summer Hours starting May 12, 2008:

  • Monday         CLOSED
  • Tuesday        CLOSED
  • Wednesday  7 a.m. to 1 p.m.  &  5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday      7 a.m. to 1 p.m.  &  5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday            7 a.m. to 1 p.m.      
  • Saturday       7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Sunday         7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Facilities
- 67-point covered main range
- Specialty ranges
- Five field archery ranges
- FITA (International Archery Federation) range
- Clay Target Center
- 99-site campground

Fees and supplies
All day shooting for adults is $5 - and $7 beginning July 1, 2008. Youth under 18 free.

Hearing protection, spotting scopes and targets are available. If weather appears unstable, please call ahead as we frequently experience range closures because of high winds.

 
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