The Best Gun Ranges in Arizona: A 2026 Guide by Metro
An in-depth guide to the best gun ranges in Arizona in 2026, from the largest public range in the US to premium clubs and guided machine gun experiences.
Arizona's permitless-carry, gun-friendly culture and wide-open desert make it one of the best states in the country to shoot — and its four standout ranges could not be more different from one another. One is the single largest public shooting facility in the United States. Another sits minutes from Horseshoe Bend and draws international tourists. Here are the best gun ranges in Arizona in 2026. Phoenix: Ben Avery Shooting Facility Ben Avery Shooting Facility is the largest publicly operated shooting facility in the United States — 1,650 acres in north Phoenix, open to everyone for just $7 a day, with kids under 18 always free . Founded in 1957 and operated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, it was the first government facility to earn a National Association of Shooting Ranges Five-Star rating and is a recognized City of Phoenix Point of Pride. The scale is hard to overstate: a 67-position public main range, one of the few publicly accessible 1,000-yard High Power ranges in the country , clay-target shooting, five field archery ranges, a Cowboy Mounted Shooting arena, a night-lit smallbore range, and three on-site campgrounds with full hookups. Full-auto and NFA items are permitted in approved positions, and the minimum age is just five, making it the most family-accessible range in the state. Note that Ben Avery does not rent firearms or sell ammunition — bring your own. Best for: Rifle and long-range shooters (1,000 yards!), families on a budget, clay and archery enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to make a camping weekend of it. Scottsdale: Scottsdale Gun Club For the polished, members-club end of the spectrum, Scottsdale Gun Club is one of the largest indoor public ranges in the country and NSSF Five-Star rated. Its 32 lanes, a tactical bay, and a tactical shoot house are anchored by the legendary Titanium Lounge — styled after an exclusive English hunting club, with eight private lanes, a personal attendant, a pool table, and a conf…