Shooting Range

Operating hours
 

Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Joe Foss public range is located in the Buckeye Hills Regional Park, located 10.5 miles south of I-10 Exit 112 on SR85. The exit is immediately after Mile Marker 144. To download directions, click here.

Daily Public Fees

• Adults - $7 per shooter
• Active Duty Military and Law Enforcement - $5 per shooter
• Adults (non-shooting observers) - $7
• Under 18 - Free

Site also includes a Trap and Skeet field.

Prices for a round (27 clays) of Trap or Skeet are:

• Adults - $7
• Active Duty Military and Law Enforcement - $6
• Under 18 - $6

Shooting distance

Maximum distance of 200 yards at the Main Rifle and Pistol Range (which is dedicated to the memory of, and honors Ensign John C. Butler)

Allowable firearms

All except for the .50 BMG cal. Full auto is allowed. Shotguns shooting slugs only on the Main Rifle and Pistol Range; i.e., no birdshot or buckshot is permitted.

Ammunition

All except armor piercing, incendiary, tracer and exploding ammunition. No birdshot or buckshot is allowed on the Main (200 yard) and Training (50 yard) ranges.

Targets

Users may bring their own paper targets. Target frames are provided. Steel targets are not allowed. Targets may also be purchased at the range from the Retail Store and Check-In located inside the Main Building, if necessary.

Other

Ear and eye protection is required. These items may also be purchased at the range from the Retail Store and Check-In located inside the Main Building, if needed.

All firearms must be cased.  If you do not have a case for your firearm they may be rented in the store.  Upon arrival, leave the firearm in your vehicle and proceed to the store to rent a case.

Drawing and shooting from a holster are not permitted on the 200-yard Ensign John C. Butler Main Range.

No more than two persons are allowed at a shooting bench. 

Concessions

The facility does have a drink vending machine in the retail store. The machine contains soft drinks and water - no food or snack items are available to date.

Range contact information

Email: asrpajoefossrange@gmail.com

Volunteers needed

The General Joe Foss Shooting Complex is owned by Maricopa County Parks & Rec, operated by the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association, and run by an all-volunteer staff. This is a great opportunity for people who have time to help others enjoy the shooting sports. Please email asrpajoefossrange@gmail.com for information and details regarding volunteer opportunities.