All about Ben Avery Shooting Facility

Ranges and Disciplines

BASF caters to an extremely wide variety of shooting sports and archers:

• Rifle and Pistol:
  • Main Range: A large, covered range for public recreational shooting with 67 positions at various distances, including 5, 10, 15, 25, 50, and 100 yards, with some positions extending to 200 yards.
  • Specialty Rifle Ranges: Includes a 1,000-Yard High Power Range for long-distance enthusiasts and competitors (F-Class, PRS) and a 300-Yard Range with 15 covered lanes.
  • Practical Pistol Bays: Multiple bays, including 100-yard and 15-yard options, for disciplines like USPSA, IDPA, and tactical training.
  • Silhouette Ranges: Dedicated ranges for Rifle and Pistol Silhouette shooting at steel targets.
• Clay Target Center: A specialty facility offering all traditional clay target games, including Skeet, Trap, and Sporting Clays.
• Archery: The facility includes multiple Outdoor Archery Ranges, an International Archery Federation (FITA) Range, and an Indoor Airgun/Archery building.
• Other: It also features a Mounted Shooting Arena for Cowboy Mounted Shooting.

Facilities and Services

BASF is a full-service complex designed for both recreational shooting and major competitions:

• Accessibility: The facility is open to the public, with no membership required for general use. It hosts state, regional, and national-level events.
• Education and Safety: Highly trained Range Safety Officers (RSOs) are always on the firing lines. The facility offers various educational programs, including:
  • Introduction to Shooting Classes for all skill levels, including ladies-only classes.
  • Hunter Education courses.
  • Youth Programs, such as the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP).
• Amenities:
  • Multiple Classroom and Stat House buildings.
  • The Clay Target Center has a large Pavilion banquet hall for corporate events and banquets.
  • Camping: On-site campgrounds are available for those attending events and matches.
  • The Indoor Airgun/Archery building is air-conditioned and configurable.

The facility is primarily funded by user fees and federal funds from the Pittman-Robertson Act, ensuring its continual operation and high-quality experience.

Would you like more information on any specific range or discipline, such as long-range rifle shooting or the Clay Target Center?