Arizona!

[BLTsandwedge]

I think I finally found the best solution for wife Linda and me. Linda is a commercial P&C underwriter; I'm a resort worker. We've been in Pennsylvania for about 19 months now (the last 25 years were in CA) and PA isn't working for either one of us. Sad because my relatives moved to Tioga County in 1888, but, as much as I'm delighted with PA and PA's 2d stance, I can't deal with the business environment- be it services or business climate.

So, we're moving to Arizona- Scottsdale. Linda just accepted a position there. The cool thing is that AZ is about as 2d friendly as it gets. AZ has a conservative government on issues such as 2d and immigration....that's important to me. When we were living in CA we made AZ our vacation spot every year- in either July or August when prices are cheapest. The heat was what we were looking for as coastal CA is cold in July and August. We know about the weather in the desert and welcome it- especially after the last two East Coast winters!

In short, we need to know the best- friendliest- shooting ranges in the Scottsdale/Mesa/Phoenix. The next step is to use this information for buying our house there. I don't care if work is 45 minutes away...I really want a range with a great bunch of people within 20 minutes of my house. That's priority!

Thanks in advance for your help!

[jmort]

Congratulations

[ShooterAZ]

Welcome to Arizona! The only range in the Phoenix area that I am really familiar with is Ben Avery. They have just about every type of shooting venues that you can think of. I usually went down for silhouette shooting. I'm sure more will chime in about other ranges down there. I am in Flagstaff, and we finally got a range here a couple of years back.

[GRUMPA]

Even though I lived in Phoenix from 1990-2005 I never used a range, why should I when all it took was a 30min drive and I had the entire outside to myself. I moved to the White Mountain area after 2005 and it's either go out the front door or the back door for range time.

Artful should read this, which I'm sure he will. He's pretty good with info for the Phoenix area....

[bangerjim]

There are several good ranges both indoor (summer!!!!!) and outdoor here in the metro area.

Artful can fill you in on what he knows.

banger-j

[Larry Gibson]

If you get over Havasu way give me a shout. We also get together a couple times a year so maybe we can meet then.

Larry Gibson

[Fergie]

Welcome to AZ. I'm in Flagstaff as well, but will be down in PHX for the next several months for grad school. Scottsdale has the Gun Club, and Ben Avery is just off the 101.

If you are in Scottsdale, you can hop on that and head west to BA.

We also have tons of public land with de facto shooting ranges.

[brtelec]

In Scottsdale the closest range is Rio Salado. Nice bunch of folks there. Ben Avery is north of the city, nice facility, but farther for you.

[Artful]

Why is my name being used - geez
One's I use - check out women shoot free nights on indoor range
can shoot most of the weekdays and only pay for yourself while the wife shoots free

Scottsdale Gun Club
Address: 14860 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNvBogKrBR4

Shooters World
Address: 3828 N 28th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DinIpLUSfGo

Caswells Shooting Range
Address: 856 E Isabella Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrOcd4f41aE

C2 Tactical
Address: 8475 S Emerald Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xue00yquurY




OUTDOORS
Ben Avery
Address: 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw5fnw5j9xc

Rio Salado
Address: 3960 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HSPmohz01w

FAR WEST VALLEY - Outdoor
Joe Foss Shooting Range
26700 West Buckeye Hills Drive (https://www.google.com/url?sa=D&oi=plus&q=https://www.google.com/maps/place/General%2BJoe%2BFoss%2BShooting%2BComplex/data%3D%214m2%213m1%211s0x80d4cd3d6d933c61:0x97810 c2c20eb0?gl%3DUS%26hl%3Den) Buckeye, AZ 85326
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zPpCasqxjg

Payson - OUTDOORS - Summer time
http://www.tontorimsportsclub.com/range-facilities.htm
Jim Jones Shooting Range


Range Facilities
The range is located on 80 acres south of Payson Arizona on National Forest Systems Land and operated under a joint agreement with the Tonto National Forest, Payson Ranger District and the Gila County Range Commission.

The range includes a 100, 200 and 300 yard range: 6 Pistol Bays: 14 Lane Field Archery Range: 80 Meter Archery Target Range, and a covered training area.

The Range is open to the Public every Saturday 9am to 5pm (weather permitting). Range Safety Officer are on duty to assist all shooting with training, firearm checks and Sight-in. There is a $5.00 Fee for all people over 18 years of age. Membership $50.00 per year Jan-Dec


map
https://www.google.com/maps/search/shooting+range+scottsdale/@33.674211,-111.858454,10z/data=!3m1!4b1

[w5pv]

Don't know how lucky I am.I can get up from here,go through a door turn left walk about ten foot and start shooting at targets up to 75 yards away.

[trapper9260]

Don't know how lucky I am.I can get up from here,go through a door turn left walk about ten foot and start shooting at targets up to 75 yards away.
I am about the same here, but need to walk just a little farther for my bullet stop, otherwise if I want, just open the door and shoot if I feel like to also.Or just open the window and go at it.

[NC_JEFF]

My step-son recently moved to Flagstaff and will prob moving down to Scottsdale this summer. Thanks for all the great range suggestions.
JD

[marlin39a]

Welcome to Free Arizona. Plenty of good advise already given. Finding the gun range that fits you won't be a problem. You can openly talk about firearms in this State and pursue your passion without being persecuted.

[Artful]

Welcome to Free Arizona. Plenty of good advise already given. Finding the gun range that fits you won't be a problem. You can openly talk about firearms in this State and pursue your passion without being persecuted.

Well, I don't know
- you see a lot of Kalifornia Transplants at the starbuck that don't like open carry.

[Dhammer]

A lot of people head up to Payson to shoot in summer. Jim Jones Shooting range. Open to public on Sat. Rest of week members only. $50.00 to become a member.

[Pinsnscrews]

I you look at Lower Anthem, it makes for a decent commute into Scottsdale, puts you at Ben Avery and 20 mins north is Flat Top Mesa where it is open shooting. Just beware, FTM can be full of wanna be gangers at times as I have been warned.

I usually just hit Avery. $7 all day and you can prepay for 10 and get the 11th free. Open Wed-Sunday.

[merlin101]

After reading the responses I have a question. Can I go with you?

[Larry Gibson]

Don't know how lucky I am.I can get up from here,go through a door turn left walk about ten foot and start shooting at targets up to 75 yards away.

I have to go a mile and a quarter to BLM and then I can shoot as far as want. A nice range (Sara Park) is only about 5 miles away. I love it here.

Larry Gibson

[Artful]

The one thing to think about is Driving to and from work - traffic and sun light are a consideration to me - don't want to drive with all the other drone bee's especially into the sun either in the morning or going home. The other issue with some places is limited access to get out (gated communities, one road in/out, sporting/entertainment events, etc)

[Dhammer]

^ excellent points! My wife really wanted Gilbert's or Scottsdale area. When I'm down at doc appt's in Valley and the little bit I have to deal with crazy traffic, I don't regret putting my foot down, that I was done with city life. But we get hammerd on weekends in Summer. We time are trips down and up to be the opposite of vacationers/weekenders. Def worth really getting to know an area before ya buy.

[Duckiller]

Welcome back to the West!