Shooting Classes Offered at BASF
Spend some time at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility ranges, learning the basic principles of firearms safety, and learn the fundamentals of marksmanship.
Ben Avery Shooting Facility goals for classes
-Provide a safe, encouraging and comfortable shooting environment for shooters of all skill levels from novice to expert.
-Promote firearms safety and education.
-Open the door to a wide variety of experiences, allowing shooters to progress into other shooting disciplines.
-Facilitate a place where shooters can mentor each other, have fun and compare experiences.
rifle and pistol range
Annie Oakley class – Ladies only
An introductory firearms course offered to ladies only. Course includes in class instruction covering the basic principles of firearms safety and terminology as well as time on the range where participants will use department provided firearms and ammunition to learn the fundamentals of marksmanship. All necessary equipment is provided and participants must be 16 years or older. Cost is $25 per person.
Wild Bunch class
A family based introductory firearms course offered to both men and women. Course will include in class instruction covering the basic principles of firearms safety and terminology as well as time on the range where participants will use department provided firearms and ammunition to learn the fundamentals of marksmanship. All necessary equipment is provided and participants must be 9 years or older. Cost is $25 per person.
Contact
Dave Williams
DWilliams@azgfd.gov 623 236-7068
Range Safety Officer training
Volunteer Range Safety Officers
Do you enjoy spending time on the range, and enjoy working with others? Are you searching for a personally fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Consider joining the Ben Avery Shooting Facility Volunteer Family!
Contact
Volunteer Coordinator
Dave Williams
DWilliams@azgfd.gov
Scheduled Classes
Class times at the Ben Avery Shooting facility vary. Preregistration is required.
To see the class schedule, use the register for a class link below.
clay target center
Trap Shooting Leagues are hosted by 2 Lazy 2 Consulting.
Cherel McCracken, sheshooter@hotmail.com 805 841-2991.
Sporting Clay Leagues are hosted by Canyon Clay Sports.
602 538-4344. Sign up at scorechaser.com
Marci is conducting a class through the ASRPA called Cactus Clays on Thursday nights.
602 571-4055. Contact asrpashoots@gmail.com
Leagues – Trap, skeet and sporting clays
Join a league! Your game will benefit from regular shooting, instruction and coaching. It’s a great way to meet fellow shooters and share experiences with others who have similar, and sometimes more advanced, skills. Leagues typically run for two months and meet weekly, although schedules can vary depending on the members. To learn more about leagues, contact Cherel McCracken for Trap Leagues, and Canyon Clays for Sporting Clay Leagues.
Corporate events and team building
Ben Avery Clay Target Center is the ideal venue for a unique corporate event, birthday party, or banquet. Do something different for your next corporate event or special outing and arrange for your group to shoot skeet, trap, or sporting clays at Ben Avery Clay Target Center. We can provide a coach, rental equipment, ammunition, and ear/eye protection in a safe and friendly atmosphere. After they have finished shooting, guests can gather in the OneAZ Pavilion for some after-event festivities. The OneAZ Pavilion banquet hall seats 350 people and is ideal for dinners and meetings.
Contact The Ben Avery Clay Target Center, 623 434-8119 or bactc@azgfd.gov to learn more about scheduling a unique corporate event, party, or special activity.
archery range
This is a one time class that teaches the basics of target archery.
- Classes held in specific months of the year
- The Ben Avery Shooting Range Indoor Facility
- Time: 9 a.m.
- All equipment is included and there is no cost for this class. This is a one time class that teaches the basics of target archery
- For more information and to register: desertskyarchers@gmail.com
- Enrollment
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