Phoenix Rod & Gun Club

Phoenix Rod & Gun Club operates as one of the most accessible competitive shooting facilities in the Valley of the Sun, located at the base of South Mountain directly next to the Phoenix Police Academy. For nearly 90 years, they've been the hub for serious shooters in Arizona.

Competitive centerfire rifle shooting across multiple disciplines. The High Power Range features ten Camp Perry-style target frames with firing points at 100, 200, 300, and 500 yards. Members get dedicated Friday mornings (7am-10am) for NRA High Power practice at longer ranges.

Match types: - XTC (Across The Course): Traditional 3-position shooting from 200, 300, and 500 yards. 80-shot matches typically first Saturday each month. $10 members / $15 non-members. - CMP Games Matches: Military as-issued rifles at 200 yards (M1 Garand, Springfield 1903, vintage military, modern military). Beginner-friendly format. - Prone & F-Class: 500-yard slow fire events, second Saturday typically. Scoped rifles with bipods welcome in F-Class category. - Hunting Rifle Shoot: Monthly practical hunting scenario training with Arizona game animal targets.

Operating since 1937, the Pistol Range features 40 firing points with turning targets at 25 yards. National records have been set here, and several club members are National Champions.

Disciplines: - NRA Bullseye (Precision Pistol): 50 and 25-yard matches in three parts (.22LR, centerfire, .45). 2700-format matches with 90 rounds of slow fire, timed fire, and rapid fire. Open sights or non-magnifying red dot allowed. - International Pistol: Olympic-style shooting—International Standard Pistol (.22LR), International Centerfire (.32-.38/9mm), Olympic Free Pistol (.22LR), and Air Pistol. - Junior/Collegiate Air Pistol Program: Restarted in 2022 with dedicated instruction. Accepting donations for team support.

Scenario-based competitive shooting with pistol, rifle, and shotgun. Multiple sanctioned match formats every week.

Weekly Schedule includes: - IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association): Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays. $15 members / $20 non-members. - USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association): Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays. $15 members / $20 non-members. - Steel Challenge: Thursdays (1st, 3rd, 5th). $10 members / $15 non-members. - 1Gun: Tuesdays (2nd, 4th, 5th), Saturdays. $10 members / $15 non-members. - ICORE (International Practical Shooting Organization): Sundays. $12 members / $17 non-members. - WRC Revolver Series: 4th Saturday. $10 members / $15 non-members. - 2 Gun Action: 4th Saturday. $10 members / $15 non-members. - Practical Outlaw: 1st Wednesday. $10 members / $15 non-members. - PCSL (Phoenix Cowboy Shooting League): 3rd Sunday. $12 members / $17 non-members. - Ultimate Field Target Match: 4th Saturday. $10 members / $15 non-members.

Membership provides reduced match fees and unrestricted range access. Non-members can shoot public range weekends (7am-noon) or participate in most matches at higher fees. Annual events include the PRGC Swap Meet and firearms-related swap meets in the region.

Located at the base of South Mountain, right next door to the Phoenix Police Academy, PRGC is one of the most accessible ranges in the Valley.

All matches are NRA-sanctioned and follow NRA/CMP rules. The club requires all members and guests to fill out safety waivers when using facilities. Regular maintenance includes keeping steel gongs painted and maintained for shooter use.

Shooters new to competitive disciplines can observe matches before participating. For High Power, watching a full XTC match first is recommended. The club emphasizes beginner-friendly CMP Games format for those new to military rifle shooting. Air Pistol program welcomes juniors and collegiate shooters with training and support opportunities.