Archery Headquarters Academy

Archery Headquarters Academy is the Chandler location for Archery Tag®, the original extreme archery sport created by founder John Jackson. It's simple: foam-tipped non-lethal arrows (patented under U.S. Patents #8,449,413 and #8,932,159), a bow, and players who compete in team-based elimination games. No experience needed.

Archery Tag isn't traditional target shooting. It combines archery with dodgeball-style gameplay—you're aiming at other players, scoring points, or eliminating opposing team members. The foam-tipped arrows are safe enough that even grandmas compete (yes, that actually happened at an event). The sport has grown to 75 countries across six continents since its 2011 debut.

• •The arrows don't hurt much. This is the question everyone asks. Global Archery Products tested it publicly—their viral "Which hurts more: Archery Tag or Paintball?" video has over 1.7 million views.

• •Combat Archery: Team-based gameplay with standard rules
• •5-Spot Knock-Out Target: Adds target-based scoring to the action
• •Hoverball Archery: Alternative equipment option

Archery Headquarters Academy 6401 W Chandler Boulevard Chandler, Arizona 85226 📞 480-961-3100

Contact them to book gameplay sessions, ask about equipment rental, or inquire about private events.

Global Archery Products, Inc. (the umbrella company) also manufactures: - Archery Tag® equipment (the original line) - S.A.F.E. Archery® (Students and Families Experiencing Archery—indoor-safe arrows) - Highland Bows™ and Legend Bows (traditional/competitive archery)

Founder John Jackson built this on a single idea: make archery fun and accessible to people who'd never pick up a bow otherwise. It worked. The sport now spans from Afghanistan (US soldiers requested it for off-duty recreation) to Dublin fan events with thousands of participants.

• •All ages, all skill levels: Grandparents play alongside kids
• •No experience required: You learn as you play
• •Physical and mental: Heart-pounding gameplay that builds teamwork
• •Safe: Foam arrows, protective gear, strict field rules
• •Unique: It's not paintball, airsoft, or traditional archery—it's its own thing

Whether you're looking for a weekend activity, team-building event, or just want to try something genuinely different, this is what combat archery actually looks like when done right.