
The Phoenix Airgun Club operates as the airgun division of Rio Salado Sportsman's Club at the Usery Mountain Shooting Range (also called the OETC - Outdoor Education and Training Center). Located at 3960 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, this facility is the epicenter for competitive airgun shooting ...
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The Phoenix Airgun Club operates as the airgun division of Rio Salado Sportsman's Club at the Usery Mountain Shooting Range (also called the OETC - Outdoor Education and Training Center). Located at 3960 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, this facility is the epicenter for competitive airgun shooting across Arizona and beyond.
The club hosts sanctioned competitions across six main event types:
Rio Salado Sportsman's Club membership includes:
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Unlimited range access | Year-round outside of events |
| Compressed air fills | Free tank fills ($15 value) |
| Match discounts | Reduced entry fees for members |
| Vendor partnerships | 10% discount on pellets at Airguns of Arizona; 5% off airguns |
Join the mailing list to receive match notices, last-minute changes, and online registration links. Email notifications are the primary way the club communicates schedule updates.
Wednesday evening matches run twice monthly at the indoor range with nine separate classes:
Pistol Classes: - One Hand Free Standing (ISSF rules) - Supported 10m Pistol (standing or sitting) - Benchrest 10m Pistol (front rest support) - Freestyle 10m Pistol (any shooting style)
Rifle Classes: - 10m Rifle Off Hand Free Standing (ISSF rules) - Supported 10m Rifle (standing or sitting) - Benchrest 10m Rifle (bipod with rear rest) - Freestyle 10m Rifle (any modifications/sights) - Unlimited Benchrest 10m Rifle (any front/rear rests, up to 6 ft-lbs energy)
Matches feature 60-shot courses of fire completed in 90 minutes at your own pace. Shooters can take breaks as needed. Twelve match targets and one practice target provided; additional targets downloadable from website.
Three 20-minute rounds of 20 shots each (60 total shots) with electronic scoring. Maximum score is 654 points at 10.9 points per shot. Offered in Heavy Varmint (≤20 ft-lbs), Light Varmint (≤12 ft-lbs), and 10-meter rifle (≤7 ft-lbs) classes.
"The Epicenter for Airgun Enthusiasts Across the Americas"
The club maintains extensive records including match archives dating back to 2012, hosts regional invitationals, and sanctions national-level events. Match reports and results are archived by year and discipline on their website.
Strongly recommended: Subscribe to the mailing list for: - Match announcements and schedule changes - Registration links and online payment options - Last-minute notifications
Unsubscribe anytime. Contact via website message form (include phone number for detailed responses).
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