Ben Avery Shooting Facility

announces new hours

Changes effective Aug. 29

PHOENIX — The Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) has announced new hours of operation, effective Aug. 29, for its rifle and pistol ranges, archery ranges, and Clay Target Center.

• Monday: CLOSED
• Tuesday: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Wednesday: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Thursday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Friday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Saturday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Sunday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Note: Archery ranges will close at sunset Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The rifle and pistol ranges will accept walk-in shooters only on weekdays; reservations are required on weekends.

BASF is one of the largest publicly operated shooting facilities in the country. Located on 1,650 acres in north Phoenix, the facility averages more than 120,000 shooters per year. It’s also the first government facility to receive a Five Star rating from the National Association of Shooting Ranges, meaning it’s the best of the best at providing a quality recreation experience.

Visit www.azgfd.com/shooting-sports/ben-avery-shooting-facility/ for more information, or call 623-582-8313.

Arizona Game and Fish Department

Contact:

Dale Hajek, Community Relations Specialist

623-236-7215, dhajek@azgfd.gov