Rio Salado Sportsman's Club operates the Usery Mountain Shooting Range, an outdoor public range at 3960 N Usery Pass Road in northeast Mesa, Arizona, about 7 miles north of Highway 60 (Ellsworth Road exit). The club is managed as Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, Inc. on 140 acres of land owned by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. It can also be reached from SR202 via the Power Road or McKellips Road exits.
The public range has 48 covered shooting benches with target stands or steel out to 300 yards, with rifle rests and sandbags at each position. The complex also includes shotgun, smallbore and pistol ranges, including a practical pistol range and a covered small-bore range. A sporting clays course has 13 stations, is cart accessible and uses card-based activation. A 5-Stand, Trap and Wobble Trap facility has lights and voice activation. Range Safety Officers are on duty to assist shooters. Several cartridges are prohibited: .416 Barrett MSG, .356 Cheytac, .460 Steyr and .50 BMG.
The club works with the Arizona Game and Fish Department on Hunter Safety Education and provides private and group gun safety and marksmanship training for rifle, pistol, shotgun and home firearms safety. It also has a Desert Flower Women's Community, a Training page, and a commercial booking page for group use.
Club divisions and disciplines include Air Gun / Bench Rest, Black Powder, Bullseye, Cowboy, Cowboy Fast Draw, Full Auto, High Power, Juniors, Lever Action Silhouette, Practical Pistol, Rifle Silhouette, Multi-Gun, Tuesday Night Steel and .22 Pistol. Membership is available, and non-members shoot on the public range after signing a liability waiver. The range is open 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day, with a few holiday exceptions.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Training / Classes
Lanes / positions: 48
Distances: Public rifle/pistol range: 48 covered shooting benches with target stands or steel out to 300 yards. Sporting clays: 13 stations. Also 5-Stand, Trap and Wobble Trap, plus smallbore and practical pistol ranges.
Access: Open to the public
Minimum age: 6 (minors must be supervised)
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Youth programs · Private lane / facility rental · Hosts competitions
Services, training & programs
Public range: 48 covered shooting benches with target stands or steel out to 300 yards
5-Stand, Trap and Wobble Trap facility with lights and voice activation
Range Safety Officers on duty
Eye protection sold at the public range
Hunter Education (with Arizona Game and Fish Department)
Private and group gun safety and marksmanship training (rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearms safety)
Desert Flower Women's Community
Club memberships
Commercial booking for groups
Club divisions: Air Gun/Bench Rest, Black Powder, Bullseye, Cowboy, Cowboy Fast Draw, Full Auto, High Power, Juniors, Lever Action Silhouette, Practical Pistol, Rifle Silhouette, Multi-Gun, Tuesday Night Steel, .22 Pistol
Main Range Orientation Video
AED, first aid and trauma kits and fire extinguishers on site (map provided)
Amenities
Restrooms
Eye Protection
Targets
Plan your visit
What to bring: Eye protection is required (available for purchase at the public range for a nominal amount). Members must display their current membership badge.
Ammo policy: Prohibited: .416 Barrett MSG, .356 Cheytac, .460 Steyr and .50 BMG.
Age policy: Minors under 6 years old are not permitted on the Public or Sporting Clays ranges. All minors must sign the liability waiver before shooting.
Rental requirements: Non-members and minors must sign the liability waiver before shooting any event or practice.
Dress code: Eye protection must be worn at all times outdoors after entering the main gate.
First-timer tips: Watch the Main Range Orientation Video and review the Range Rules and New Shooters Information on the website. Range Safety Officers are on duty to assist. In a medical emergency, dial 911; AED, first aid and trauma kit locations are on the posted map.
Hours
Monday: 7am - 5pm
Tuesday: 7am - 5pm
Wednesday: 7am - 5pm
Thursday: 7am - 5pm
Friday: 7am - 5pm
Saturday: 7am - 5pm
Sunday: 7am - 5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve close at 2:00 PM. On the 2nd Saturday in January the range closes at 12:00 PM for the Annual Members Meeting.
When is the range closed?
The entire range is closed on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Where is the range?
3960 N Usery Pass Road in northeast Mesa, 7 miles north of Highway 60 (Ellsworth Road exit). It can also be reached via SR202 from the Power Road or McKellips Road exits. GPS: 33.488931, -111.623838.
Is the range open to the public?
Yes. It is a public Arizona Game and Fish range managed by Rio Salado Sportsman's Club, Inc.
How many shooting positions are there?
The public range has 48 covered shooting benches with target stands or steel out to 300 yards, with rifle rests and sandbags at each position.
What other shooting areas are there?
Shotgun, smallbore and pistol range complexes, a practical pistol range, a 13-station sporting clays course, and a 5-Stand, Trap and Wobble Trap facility.
Is there an age limit?
Minors under 6 years old are not permitted on the Public or Sporting Clays ranges.
Do I need to sign a waiver?
Yes. All non-members and minors must sign the liability waiver before shooting any event or practice.
Is eye protection required?
Yes. Eye protection must always be worn outdoors after entering the main gate, and it can be purchased at the public range for a nominal amount.
Yes, Range Safety Officers are on duty and available to assist you.
Does the club offer training?
Yes. It works with the Arizona Game and Fish Department on Hunter Safety Education and provides private and group gun safety and marksmanship training for rifle, pistol, shotgun and home firearms safety.
Can I become a member?
Yes, the club has a membership program. Members must display their current membership badge.
Can groups or businesses book the range?
The site has a Commercial Booking page for group and commercial use.
What shooting disciplines does the club host?
Air Gun/Bench Rest, Black Powder, Bullseye, Cowboy, Cowboy Fast Draw, Full Auto, High Power, Juniors, Lever Action Silhouette, Practical Pistol, Rifle Silhouette, Multi-Gun, Tuesday Night Steel and .22 Pistol.