Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association

The Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association operates as the hub for competitive shooting, firearms training, and marksmanship development across Arizona. ASRPA manages multiple specialized divisions, hosts sanctioned competitions, and runs educational programs for shooters of all skill levels.

ASRPA's Education and Training Division, directed by Noble C. Hathaway, offers proprietary courses not widely available elsewhere. Their philosophy combines rigorous instruction with an accessible, fun learning environment.

Core Training Courses: - Modern Sporting Rifle 101 & 202 – Covers safety, operation, history, models, calibers, and field work with various sights (red dot, scope, iron sights) and targets - Modern Sporting Rifle Smallbore Course – Family-friendly classroom instruction followed by range time with dedicated instructor per firing point - Service Rifle Family Smallbore Course – 12-week winter semester begins January 8, 2026 at Ben Avery Small Bore Range ($150-$250) - ASRPA Defensive Use of Firearms – Original Official DPS Arizona Concealed Weapons Certification Course from 1995, taught several times yearly. Next class: Saturday, January 10 at PineRock Camp in Prescott (8:30 AM-5 PM). Free lunch and manuals included ($25-$45 registration) - Range Safety Officer Course and Certification – Free to schools and entities, taught multiple times per year - Civilian Anti-Terrorist Survival (CATS) Course – Designed after the Pulse Nightclub attack in Florida, teaching situational awareness and group protection in malls, entertainment venues, and auditoriums - Firearm Safety and Storage Course – Instructor certification available; tri-folds distributed free to schools - Arizona Defense Match – Rifle handling, safety, competition, and preparedness for all skill levels. One state championship annually - Coaches Certification Course – For pistol, rifle, and shotgun. By appointment or special class only

• •RoadRunner Program: ASRPA's statewide outreach initiative bringing training to Arizona communities outside Phoenix and Tucson. Partners with local sponsors to deliver comprehensive NRA First Steps training in both rifle and pistol or shotgun in one day. ASRPA provides instructors, firearms (smallbore rifles, pistols, Modern Sporting rifles, and sometimes vintage military rifles), and program structure. Sponsors provide venue, ammunition, targets, and promotion.

• •ASRPA Junior Smallbore Program – Weekly sessions 6-8 PM at Ben Avery (January-June 2026)
• •Civil Air Patrol Marksmanship Program – Monthly training at Ben Avery
• •Junior High Power Team – Competitive high power rifle program
• •Junior Marksmanship Program – Entry-level marksmanship development

ASRPA partners with and supports: - Arizona Women's Shooting Associates - Arizona High Power Shooting - Arizona Schuetzenverein

Membership Options: - 1-Year: $25 - 2-Year: $45 - 3-Year: $60 - 5-Year: $100 - Life Membership: $600 (one payment) or payment plans from $30/month for 20 months to $120 (5 installments)

• •ASRPA Pledge: "I state that I am not a member of any organization that restricts or subverts the Constitution of the United States, that I have never been convicted of a crime of violence, and that I will fulfill the obligations of good citizenship and sportsmanship."

Store Items: - Event registrations and training courses - ASRPA merchandise (hats, t-shirts, polo shirts, patches) - 134th Washington's Birthday Commemorative T-Shirts ($25-$27) - 2A 1 oz. Copper Coins - Specialty coffee - Junior High Power M1 Raffle tickets ($5 single, $20 for five) - Division fundraisers and donation options

ASRPA philosophy: "Offering Exceptional Training and a Positive Learning Experience to The Perpetual Student"

• •Training Division Director: Noble C. Hathaway – [email protected]

Social Media Presence: - ASRPA General Facebook: Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association - ASRPA Vintage and Specialty Match Division - ASRPA Education and Training Division (asrpaet) - ASRPA Shotgun Division

ASRPA has been developing shooting sports infrastructure in Arizona for years, with a focus on rigorous training standards, inclusive programming, and competitive opportunities across all disciplines—from smallbore and high power rifle to shotgun and vintage matches.