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Shooting Classes Offered at BASF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spend some time at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility ranges, learning the basic principles of firearms safety, and learn the fundamentals of marksmanship.
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Ben Avery Shooting Facility goals for classes<\/h3>\n\n \n

-Provide a safe, encouraging and comfortable shooting environment for shooters of all skill levels from novice to expert.<\/p>\n\n \n

-Promote firearms safety and education.<\/p>\n\n \n

-Open the door to a wide variety of experiences, allowing shooters to progress into other shooting disciplines.<\/p>\n\n \n

-Facilitate a place where shooters can mentor each other, have fun and compare experiences.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

rifle and pistol range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Annie Oakley class – Ladies only<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wild Bunch class<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rifle Optics and Sight-in Class<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A classroom based event that will go over the basics of optics for rifles. Some topics covered include: terminology, focal planes, how to select and optic, adjustments, and performing a zero. There will be no range time during this event. Cost is $25 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dave Williams
DWilliams@azgfd.gov<\/a> 623 236-7068<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Range Safety Officer training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer Range Safety Officers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/strong>
Volunteer Coordinator
Dave Williams
dwilliams@azgfd.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scheduled Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.
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clay target center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trap Shooting Leagues are hosted by 2 Lazy 2 Consulting.
Cherel McCracken, sheshooter@hotmail.com<\/a> 805 841-2991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sporting Clay Leagues are hosted by Canyon Clay Sports.
602 538-4344. Sign up at scorechaser.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marci is conducting a class through the ASRPA called Cactus Clays on Thursday nights.
602 571-4055. Contact asrpashoots@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leagues – Trap, skeet and sporting clays<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Join a league! Your game will benefit from regular shooting, instruction and coaching. It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corporate events and team building<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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 rental equipment, ammunition, and ear\/eye protection in a safe and friendly atmosphere. After they have finished shooting, guests can gather in the Clay Target Center Pavilion for some after-event festivities. The Clay Target Center Pavilion banquet hall seats 320 people and is ideal for dinners and meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact The Ben Avery Clay Target Center, 623 434-8119 or bactc@azgfd.gov<\/a> to learn more about scheduling a unique corporate event, party, or special activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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archery range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a one time class that teaches the basics of target archery.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n