Welcome to the new Ben Avery Shooting Facility Newsletter!

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Ben Avery Shooting Facility Newsletter

News and Updates about Shooting Sports in Arizona

Welcome to the new Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) Newsletter!

We'll cover a lot of great stuff with these quarterly updates:
🎯 Info about events and classes
🎯 News about BASF as well as ranges around the state
🎯 Fun Shooting Sports facts, content and more

This newsletter is the perfect read for anyone interested in shooting sports in Arizona. We're glad you're here! If this inaugural edition was shared with you, don't forget to subscribe for yourself!

Make plans for July, August, September

young woman hunting dove in yuma with shot gun

Get Ready for Dove Season

If you're a dove hunter, you know that the season opener is right around the corner. Plan a trip to the Clay Target Center (CTC) and get a little practice in before Sept. 1!

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE CTC

Indoor Archery 3D Fun Shoot BASF people shooting

Try a 3D Indoor Archery Fun Shoot

Going on now! Stay cool and sharpen your skills every Thursday evening at BASF's Indoor (air-conditioned!) 3D Archery Range. See highlight below for more details.

3D ARCHERY INFO

Annie Oakley Women's Class

Get your gals together and join us for an introductory, ladies-only firearms course. Learn safety and the basics, then head to the range to put your new knowledge into practice!

ANNIE OAKLEY STARTS SEP. 5

CHECK OUT MORE EVENTS

Range Spotlight: Second Knoll Target Range

Located on 80 acres in the beautiful Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest just east of Show Low on Highway 60, Second Knoll Target Range is operated by the White Mountain Shooters Association. The range features 4 multi-use rifle/pistol bays, a 50-yard and 100-yard range and a 300-yard rifle range. It's a great place to beat the summer heat and enjoy some target shooting. Tip: scheduled open hours are dependent on weather, so it's best to call 928-205-3609 to confirm availability, especially when those classic high country afternoon showers are in the forecast!

GET TO KNOW SECOND KNOLL

Wild About Arizona Podcast BASF Episode

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Have you heard? AZGFD's Wild About Arizona Podcast did a BASF episode! Host Michael Colaianni sits down with Chris DeChant, the Ben Avery operations manager, to learn about all of the shooting sports opportunities, classes and events available at this world-class shooting facility.

LISTEN NOW

August is National Shooting Sports Month

BASF is inviting all recreational shooters to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month in August! The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), formed in 1961 to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports, created the first-ever nationwide celebration to encourage participation in the shooting sports and emphasize firearms safety.

Whether you’re new to recreational shooting, shoot regularly, compete in tournaments or just want to sight in your firearm for a hunt, plan a trip to the range and celebrate this wonderful pastime.

VISIT OUR SHOOTING SPORTS PAGE

Cool and On-Target: Indoor 3D Archery Fun

Too hot for archery? Not at the BASF indoor, air-conditioned Archery Range! Sharpen your skills every Thursday evening from 6:30–8:30 p.m. with the 3D archery program. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, all ages 8 and up are welcome to participate in this unique range experience. Test your accuracy by shooting at life-size animal targets. No equipment is provided; archers must bring their bows, arrows and other related equipment. The cost is $15 per adult and $8 for youth ages 8–17.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Happy Birthday, Ben!

Aug. 1 kicks off National Shooting Sports Month, and it also happens to be Mr. Ben Avery's birthday! Born in 1909 in Clifton, AZ, the Arizona legend (center of photo) made countless contributions to Arizona during his 87 years. Ben's legacy lives on in many ways, not least of which is the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. Avery had a fascinating life, and his passion for outdoor recreation, wildlife and conservation was at the heart of it all.

LEARN ABOUT BEN AVERY

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