Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Home | Hours | User Groups | Rules | Camping | Facilities | Classes | Forms
Ben Avery Shooting Facility
4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85086
623 582-8313
623 582-5317 fax
Facility Map | Frequently Asked Questions | Become a Volunteer
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Reopens
- Read the range rules to familiarize yourself with range-specific rules before coming out to shoot.
- The facility is open to the public at 7 a.m., the last reservation is at 2 p.m. Make a reservation.
- Bring your own cased firearms and ammunitions. We do not provide either.
- Firearms must be cased.
Founded in 1957, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, formerly the Black Canyon Shooting Range, is one of the largest publicly operated shooting facilities 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. This means that it is the best of the best at providing a quality recreation experience and is the first government facility to receive this designation.
Located on 1650 acres in north Phoenix, the facility averages more than 120,000 shooters per year. The facility offers are wide array of target shooting opportunities. This shooters’ paradise is home to a number of regional and national class competitions and other major events.
Ben Avery Shooting Facility is funded by the revenues generated by user fees and federal dollars appropriated through the Pittman-Robertson Act.
Shooting Opportunities at BASF
2020 Rifle and Pistol Match Schedule