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August 7th, 2024
 August is National Shooting Sports Month. And one of the nation’s best shooting centers, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, invites shooters to visit. Ben Avery has excellent rifle, pistol, and shotgun ranges.
The Arizona Game and Fish Dept. (AZGFD) invites recreational shooters to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month in August. The world-class Ben Avery Shooting Facility, one of America’s largest publicly operated shooting facilities, drew almost 200,000 recreational shooters in 2023. Ben Avery’s 1000-yard rifle range is home to the Southwest Nationals, the hugely popular long-range annual event that attracts shooters from around the country.
Ben Avery has a good covered facility for benchrest competition with a regular match schedule.
Looking downrange at the 1000-yard target line at Ben Avery.
“Recreational shooting is a safe, fun activity enjoyed by millions of Americans,” said Mike Raum, AZGFD Shooting Sports Chief. “Whether you’re new to recreational shooting, someone who shoots regularly or enjoys competing in tournaments, or just sighting in your firearm for a hunt, join us in celebrating the month by visiting a local shooting range.
Ben Avery Operation Hours
Below are Ben Avery’s hours of operation for rifle and pistol ranges, archery ranges, and Clay Target Center. Ben Avery is normally closed on Mondays but is open from Tuesday through Sunday. The range even opens at 7:00 am, so you can have some shooting fun before work!
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.
Customers can reserve shooting times on weekend days at Bookben.azgfd.com.
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There are nine other public shooting facilities owned by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. There also are dozens of independently owned and operated ranges in Arizona, which can be found at WheretoShoot.org.
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August 5th, 2024
Some rifle ranges certainly are beautiful enough to be country clubs. Here is the scenic General Vokes Range in British Columbia, Canada.
August is National Shooting Sports Month. So be sure to get to the range sometime soon, preferably outdoors. Range time gets you away from the pressures of work, and is a great way to spend time with friends and family members.
We should remember the real reasons many of us enjoy the shooting hobby. Many of us like shooting because it gets us outdoors, away from work pressures. Shooting gives us a chance both to enjoy solitude as well as have fun with friends and family in the outdoors. For this Editor, a solo trip to the range in mid-week was often the perfect antidote to job stress. Going to a scenic venue and sending a few shots downrange was satisfying. And getting out of the hustle and bustle of the city did indeed calm the soul.
Talented 3-position shooter (and trick-shot artist) Kirsten Joy Weiss says that any day at the range is “always a good day”. Here is her photo to prove it. If that shot doesn’t motivate you to spend a day outdoor with rifles, we’re not sure what will. Here’s hoping you’ll have a chance to get in many fun days of shooting and/or hunting this summer and fall. That can be with air rifles, rimfire guns, or centerfire guns — they are all fun to shoot.
“Always a good day…” — Kirsten Joy Weiss
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July 31st, 2024
Tomorrow is the first day of August, the beginning of National Shooting Sports Month (NSSM). Each August, throughout the month, America’s shooters come together to celebrate our sport and get newcomers involved. To help grow the ranks of shooters, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) asks you to bring a new shooter to the range in August. That’s a good mission — adding to the ranks of shooters is the best way to preserve our Second Amendment rights.
This coast-to-coast celebration spotlights the fun and enjoyment of target shooting. Newcomers can take their first shots, and experienced shooters can invite someone new to the range or help an erstwhile shooter rediscover the fun of target shooting. This month-long event involves all the shooting sports — rifle, pistol, and shotgun.
Find Shooting Sports Events Near You
The NSSF’s ShootingSportsMonth.org website offers a comprehensive, searchable database. This lets you search by state, to find ranges, events, and sales promotions near you. Visit the NSSF online database of NSSM shooting events to find matches, clinics, training sessions, special sales — and much more.
Great FREE Targets for Fun at the Range
To promote National Shooting Sports Month, the NSSF offers 17 FREE Downloadable Targets. There are regular bullseyes, as well as Darts, Golf, and more. We really like the Billiards target and kids love the Water Balloons target. You can download all 17 targets for free, and then print them out, ideally with a color printer. Below are six of our favorite targets. Click HERE to download these six targets (3.5 mb ZIP).
What Shooters Can Do to Promote National Shooting Sports Month:
The NSSF says: “As shooters, you serve a critical role in the continued growth of gun ownership and shooting sports participation. We urge you to join us this August for National Shooting Sports Month.” There are a variety of ways you can help this August:
— Introduce a family member, friend, or group of friends to the shooting sports by taking them to a local range that’s hosting an event.
— Spread the word to family/friends and encourage them to get out to the range in August.
— Encourage the ranges and retailers near you to host an event this August and add them to the official events calendar at www.ShootingSportsMonth.org.
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July 31st, 2023
Tomorrow is the first day of August, the beginning of National Shooting Sports Month (NSSM). Each August, throughout the month, America’s shooters come together to celebrate our sport and get newcomers involved. To help grow the ranks of shooters, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) asks you to bring a new shooter to the range in August. That’s a good mission — adding to the ranks of shooters is the best way to preserve our Second Amendment rights.
This coast-to-coast celebration spotlights the fun and enjoyment of target shooting. Newcomers can take their first shots, and experienced shooters can invite someone new to the range or help an erstwhile shooter rediscover the fun of target shooting. This month-long event involves all the shooting sports — rifle, pistol, and shotgun.
Find Shooting Sports Events Near You
The NSSF’s ShootingSportsMonth.org website offers a comprehensive, searchable database. This lets you search by state, to find ranges, events, and sales promotions near you. Visit the NSSF online database of NSSM shooting events to find matches, clinics, training sessions, special sales — and much more.
Great FREE Targets for Fun at the Range
To promote National Shooting Sports Month, the NSSF offers 17 FREE Downloadable Targets. There are regular bullseyes, as well as Darts, Golf, and more. We really like the Billiards target and kids love the Water Balloons target. You can download all 17 targets for free, and then print them out, ideally with a color printer. Below are six of our favorite targets. Click HERE to download these six targets (3.5 mb ZIP).
What Shooters Can Do to Promote National Shooting Sports Month:
The NSSF says: “As shooters, you serve a critical role in the continued growth of gun ownership and shooting sports participation. We urge you to join us this August for National Shooting Sports Month.” There are a variety of ways you can help this August:
— Introduce a family member, friend, or group of friends to the shooting sports by taking them to a local range that’s hosting an event.
— Spread the word to family/friends and encourage them to get out to the range in August.
— Encourage the ranges and retailers near you to host an event this August and add them to the official events calendar at www.ShootingSportsMonth.org.
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August 1st, 2022
Summer 2022 is speeding along. Today is the first day of August, and that means it’s National Shooting Sports Month (NSSM). To help grow the ranks of shooters, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) asks you to bring a new shooter to the range in August. That’s a good mission — adding to the ranks of shooters is the best way to preserve our Second Amendment rights.
This coast-to-coast celebration spotlights the fun and enjoyment of target shooting. Newcomers can take their first shots, and experienced shooters can invite someone new to the range or help an erstwhile shooter rediscover the fun of target shooting. This month-long event involves all the shooting sports — rifle, pistol, and shotgun.
Find Shooting Sports Events Near You
The NSSF’s ShootingSportsMonth.org website offers a comprehensive, searchable database. This lets you search by state, to find ranges, events, and sales promotions near you. Visit the NSSF online database of NSSM shooting events to find matches, clinics, training sessions, special sales — and much more.
Great FREE Targets for Fun at the Range
To promote National Shooting Sports Month, the NSSF offers 17 FREE Downloadable Targets. There are regular bullseyes, as well as Darts, Golf, and more. We really like the Billiards target and kids love the Water Balloons target. You can download all 17 targets for free, and then print them out, ideally with a color printer. Below are six of our favorite targets. Click HERE to download these six targets (3.5 mb ZIP).
What Shooters Can Do to Promote National Shooting Sports Month:
The NSSF says: “As shooters, you serve a critical role in the continued growth of gun ownership and shooting sports participation. We urge you to join us this August for National Shooting Sports Month.” There are a variety of ways you can help this August:
— Introduce a family member, friend, or group of friends to the shooting sports by taking them to a local range that’s hosting an event.
— Spread the word to family/friends and encourage them to get out to the range in August.
— Encourage the ranges and retailers near you to host an event this August and add them to the official events calendar at www.ShootingSportsMonth.org.
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August 3rd, 2020
August is National Shooting Sports Month. The goal this month is to celebrate the fun and challenge of shooting, AND, most importantly, to introduce new shooters to the sport. The NSSF encourages all experienced firearm owners to invite a new shooter to the range this month. At the range, act as a mentor for the new person, teaching him or her about safety and the various shooting disciplines he/she can try.
To encourage new shooters, the NSSF has created a special target. With this fun target, you shot five bulleyes, with three different scoring challenges. Download printable PDF targets with the links below.
DOWNLOAD 8.5″x11″ TARGET HERE | DOWNLOAD 11″x17″ TARGET HERE
Win Valuable Prizes with +ONE Gear Giveaway Contest
To promote National Shooting Sports Month, the NSSF is running a +ONE Gear Giveaway contest. You can enter to win one of an impressive collection of +ONE GEARBOX prize packages. These prize collections include rifles, pistols, shotguns, RCBS presses, carry cases, tools, hearing protection, support bags, steel targets, ultrasonic machines, clothing, and more. Guns come from SIG Sauer, Mossberg, Glock, and Primary Arms. Check out the Gear Giveaways below. IMPORTANT: You have to enter separately for each prize package. CLICK HERE to ENTER Gear Drawings.
NSSF 2020 Gear Giveaway — Six +ONE GEARBOX Prize Packages
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August 20th, 2019
So, are you feeling lucky? If so, head over to the NSSF’s Gearbox Giveaway webpage. To celebrate National Shooting Sports Month (NSSM), gun and gear manufacturers are offering big prize packages — the Gearbox Giveaways. Enter to win rifles, pistols, ammo, and other valuable prizes. Total Product Value is over $45,500! Many of the Gearbox packages are worth over $3000 with the most valuable package worth over $5600. Enter as many of the Gearbox Giveaways as you like, but time’s running out — the last day to enter is August 31, 2019.
Shown below are all 17 Gearbox Giveaways ranked in order of value — starting with the most valuable prize package. You’ll find more details of the prize packages on the NSSF website. NOTE: You need to enter separately for each Gearbox Giveaway prize package. Good luck!
1. ENTER TO WIN FN SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $5632.00
2. ENTER TO WIN PRIMARY ARMS RIFLE GEARBOX. MSRP $5237.00
3. ENTER TO WIN THE MOSSBERG SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $4024.00
4. ENTER TO WIN PHOENIX WEAPONRY SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $4002.00
5. ENTER TO WIN PRIMARY ARMS PISTOL GEARBOX MSRP $3570.43
6. ENTER TO WIN SIG SAUER SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $3304.64
7. ENTER TO WIN DANIEL DEFENSE SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $2953.00
8. ENTER TO WIN AERO PRECISION SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $2883.00
9. ENTER TO WIN RUGER SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $2767.00
10. ENTER TO WIN GLOCK SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $2426.99
11. ENTER TO WIN AGUILA AMMUNITION GEARBOX. MSRP $1416.00
12. ENTER RCBS+HOPPE’S+CHAMPION+BUTLER CREEK GEARBOX. MSRP $1376.25
13. ENTER BUTLER CREEK+CHAMPION+HOPPE’S+RCBS GEARBOX. MSRP $1376.25
14. ENTER TO WIN OTTO + LEUPOLD + VERTX + MAGPUL GEARBOX. MSRP $1235.64
15. ENTER TO WIN COLT COMPETITION GEARBOX. MSRP $1230.00
16. ENTER TO WIN THE ACCU-TAC GEARBOX. MSRP $1113.95
17. ENTER TO WIN ODIN WORKS ALL-AMERICAN GEARBOX. MSRP $1088.00
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August 1st, 2019
To help celebrate National Shooting Sports Month (NSSM), rifle and gear manufacturers are offering big prize packages — the Gearbox Giveaways. Enter to win rifles, pistols, ammo, and other valuable prizes. Many of the Gearbox packages are worth over $3000 with the most valuable package worth over $5000! Enter as many of the Gearbox Giveaways as you choose. You can’t win if you don’t enter.
You’ll find all the Gearbox Giveaways on the NSSF website. Shown below are TEN current Gearbox Giveaways ranked in order of value — starting with the most valuable prize package. Good luck!
ENTER TO WIN FN SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $5632.00
ENTER TO WIN THE MOSSBERG SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $4024.00
ENTER TO WIN PHOENIX WEAPONRY SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $4002.00
ENTER TO WIN SIG SAUER SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $3304.64
ENTER TO WIN DANIEL DEFENSE SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX MSRP $2953.00
ENTER TO WIN AERO PRECISION SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $2883.00
ENTER TO WIN RUGER SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $2767.00
ENTER TO WIN GLOCK SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $2426.99
ENTER TO WIN AGUILA AMMUNITION SHOOTING SPORTS GEARBOX. MSRP $1416.00
ENTER TO WIN RCBS + HOPPE’S + CHAMPION TARGET + BUTLER CREEK GEARBOX. MSRP $1376.25
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August 2nd, 2018
The NSSF has declared August to be National Shooting Sports Month (NSSM). To celebrate this, retailers and shooting clubs are hosting nearly 700 events around the country. These events, which include classes, shooting demos, competitions, and special sales, are listed in a searchable online database. There is also an August sweepstakes for National Shooting Sports Month.
Hundreds of August Events Listed in NSSF Database
Visit LetsGoShooting.org to find August events near you. You can search the database by state, event type, and range name. Nearly 700 events are listed in chronological order, with more being added daily. Here’s a partial sample of the NSSM events taking place over the next few days.
Trigger Time Sweepstakes
As part of National Shooting Sports Month, the NSSF is running a Trigger Time Sweepstakes. Register to win valuable prizes — no purchase necessary. The Grand Prize package, worth $5247.00, includes a Remington 700 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, a Nightforce ATACR 7-35x56mm FFP/Mil scope, and a case of Barnes Match 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition, plus accessories. In addition to the big prize package, there will be dozens of other prizes awarded each week in August. CLICK HERE for Sweepstakes INFO.
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July 29th, 2017
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has declared August to be National Shooting Sports Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s great pastimes — target shooting — and to encourage newcomers and experienced shooters to head to the range.
An estimated 50 million Americans participate in target shooting sports, and millions more have expressed interest in learning about rifle, shotgun, and handgun shooting, according to NSSF research.
With a theme of (hashtag) #LetsGoShooting, this coast-to-coast celebration spotlights the fun and enjoyment of target shooting. Newcomers can take their first shots, and experienced shooters can invite someone new to the range or help an erstwhile shooter rediscover the fun of target shooting.
What Shooters Can Do to Promote National Shooting Sports Month:
The NSSF says: “As shooters, you serve a critical role in the continued growth of gun ownership and shooting sports participation. We urge you to join us this August for National Shooting Sports Month.” There are a variety of ways you can help this August:
— Introduce a family member, friend, or group of friends to the shooting sports by taking them to a local range that’s hosting an event.
— Spread the word to family/friends and encourage them to get out to the range in August.
— Encourage the ranges and retailers near you to host an event this August and add them to the official events calendar at www.ShootingSportsMonth.org.
“With so much going on in people’s lives today, the shooting sports offer an opportunity to tune out distractions, learn a new skill, socialize and share their experiences,” said NSSF President and CEO Steve Sanetti. “It’s important to remember to pass on our traditions and to reflect on our unique freedoms that make participating in them possible.”
Find Shooting Sports Events Near You
The NSSF’s ShootingSportsMonth.org website offers a comprehensive, searchable database. This lets you search by state, to find ranges, events, and sales promotions near you. Search for activities, and learn more at www.ShootingSportsMonth.org.
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