Annie Oakley and Ben Avery Sure Shots Introductory Programs

These programs are available to novice shooters age 16 and above. Your first trip to the range is completely free. The $7 daily shooting fee and .22 long rifle ammunition is required thereafter. Loaner firearms and basic instruction are available indefinately (subject to availability). They provide a fun learning environment where users with no firearms or prior experience can participate. Preregistration is required.

Register for an Introductory Shooting Program

Our goals are to:

Ben Avery Sure Shots program open to all 16+ novice shooters and is held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening of each month. To register contact: Mike Morgan at mmorgan@azgfd.gov.

The Annie Oakley Sure Shots program was designed by women and is hosted by women. It is held on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month. To register contact Cat Thomas at cthomas@azgfd.gov.

Range Safety Officer Training

• Training will be conducted on the second Tuesday of October, November and December:

  -Saturday March 10, 2012: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  -Tuesday June 12, 2012: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  -Saturday September 8, 2012: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  -Tuesday December 11, 2012: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  
  Location: main range activity center


For more information contact: Christopher Dean at 623 236-7075 or cdean@azgfd.gov.

**Starting in January, this training will be offered quarterly throughout 2012

Safety and Basic Air Rifle Marksmanship Clinic

• Come learn safety and basic marksmanship skills all in the comfort of AC and a calm atmosphere
• Classes held once a month - please email for a list of dates and times
• At the Ben Avery Shooting Facility Indoor Range
• No Cost – All Equipment is Provided
• Pre-Registration Required. To Register please email CCostello@azgfd.gov
  Include the full name, age, email, and phone number of all participants in the body of the email
  

Introductory Archery Clinic

Classes held once a month - please email for a list of dates and times The Ben Avery Shooting Range Indoor Facility Time: 8 am 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 send an email to CCostello@azgfd.gov and a confirmation will be sent with your class date Classes fill up quickly so send your email now!

Handgun Cleaning & Maintenance

Do you need to learn basic handgun cleaning and maintenance?

Then look no further than the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s introductory firearms cleaning and maintenance program offered on select weekends throughout the month at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility.

Cost: $14.00 per student, this price includes the cleaning class and a day at the range. There’s a maximum of twenty students per class, so register early!

Equipment: Each participant should bring one unloaded handgun along with a cleaning kit. We would also recommend that if you have one, you should bring your firearm owner’s manual and\or a notebook to take notes. Please note: live ammunition is not allowed in the classroom.

For additional information, registration, and upcoming program dates please contact mmorgan@azgfd.gov.

• General Information
• Cleaning & Maintenance

Sure Shot Co-Ed Introductory Shooting

• Participant Information
• Shooting Programs Refresher Presentation
  

For additional information, registration, and upcoming program dates please contact mmorgan@azgfd.gov.

New! - Desert Roses- Free Women's Introductory Shotgun Shooting As seen on Fox10

Ben Avery's Desert Roses is a free program designed to introduce women to three shotgun shooting sports: sporting clays, trap, and skeet.  It will be held on the first and third Thursday of every month starting at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  No prior experience is necessary.  In order to participate in this program you must pre-register by emailing Mike Rogers at DesertRoses@azgfd.gov Space is limited.