Rio Salado Sportsman's Club - Usery Mountain
Rio Salado Sportsman's Club operates on Arizona Game and Fish Department land 7 miles north of Highway 60 (Ellsworth Road exit). Located at 3960 N Usery Pass Road in Northeast Mesa, the facility sits in open desert with zero interference—you shoot in 20-minute uninterrupted blocks from 7am to 5pm, 3...
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Rio Salado Sportsman's Club operates on Arizona Game and Fish Department land 7 miles north of Highway 60 (Ellsworth Road exit). Located at 3960 N Usery Pass Road in Northeast Mesa, the facility sits in open desert with zero interference—you shoot in 20-minute uninterrupted blocks from 7am to 5pm, 361 days a year.
The club maintains a facility built for serious shooters:
- •48 covered shooting benches with target stands
- •Rifle rests and sand bags at each position
- •Paper targets at 11, 25, 50, 100, and 200 yards
- •Steel target plates at 200 and 300 yards
- •Practical Pistol Range (separate complex)
- •Covered Small-Bore Range
- •Sporting Clays: 13 stations, cart accessible, card-based activation
- •5-Stand, Trap, and Wobble Trap with lights and voice activation
- •Range Safety Officers on duty
- •Restrooms, AEDs, first aid kits, trauma kits, fire extinguishers
Eye protection required on all club property (even parking lot). Buy it at the range for $4, or bring your own.
| User Type | Daily Fee |
|---|---|
| Adults | $17.00 |
| Guests of Members | $12.00 |
| Minors (6-17 years) | $8.00 |
| Law Enforcement (Active) | $10.00 |
| Military (Active) | $10.00 |
| Veterans (ID Required) | $10.00 |
Minimum age is 6 years old. All minors must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Not required to shoot, but membership pays off if you visit regularly:
- •Individual membership: $145/year
- •Family membership (2 adults + kids 6-17): $165/year
- •Unlimited time at main range (non-members limited to shooting blocks)
- •Discounts on spotting scope rentals
- •RSSC logo merchandise discounts
- •Reduced daily fees for guests (limit two)
- •Qualification path to shoot Pistol, High Power, and Smallbore ranges
- •After-Hours shooting privilege (additional $30/year)
Members only display their membership badge. Non-members sign a liability waiver before each visit.
The club runs specialized divisions for different shooting disciplines:
- •Air Gun / Bench Rest
- •Black Powder matches
- •Bullseye precision pistol
- •Cowboy and Cowboy Fast Draw
- •Full Auto shooting
- •High Power rifle (M1 Garand, '03 Springfield, AR-15)
- •Juniors (youth shooting program)
- •Lever Action Silhouette
- •Practical Pistol (large club in the country)
- •Rifle Silhouette
- •Multi-Gun competitions
- •Tuesday Night Steel
- •.22 Pistol matches
Practical Shooting Starter Course (PSSC) – 4-hour beginner program with 7-8 live-fire shooting challenges. Requires pre-registration at [email protected].
Women's Practice Matches – Monthly women-only pistol practice sessions for all skill levels.
High Power Clinic – Introduction to Garand, '03 Springfield, and AR-15 rifles. Learn how they function and shoot safely.
Junior Division – Dedicated program for young shooters with training, competition, and mentorship in a controlled environment.
Gun Safety & Marksmanship Training – Private and group instruction in partnership with Arizona Game and Fish Department. Covers rifle, pistol, shotgun, and home firearms safety.
Hunter Education – Arizona Game and Fish certified hunter safety courses.
For Purchase at the Range: - Ear plugs (1 pair): $1 - Ear muffs: $14 - Eye protection: $4 - Paper targets (6 pack): $3 - Open bolt indicators: $1 each
For Rent: - Spotting scopes: $6 - Lead sleds: $8
Firearm Restrictions: - .50 BMG not permitted anywhere on the range - Fully automatic firearms allowed (must follow posted rules) - No targets with facial features or photos
Safety Requirements: - Eye protection mandatory on all club property - Ear protection mandatory on "hot ranges" - Close adult supervision required for all minors - Children under 6 not permitted on public or sporting clays ranges
Hours & Closures:
| Schedule | Hours |
|---|---|
| Regular (Mon-Sun) | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Christmas Eve | 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| New Year's Eve | 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Annual Members Meeting (2nd Sat in January) | 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Completely Closed | New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day |
- •Pro Tip: Sign in before 4:00 PM so you have time to set up and shoot before closing.
Address: 3960 N Usery Pass Road, Northeast Mesa, AZ 85207
Phone: (480) 984-9610
Email: [email protected]
GPS: 33.488931°, -111.623838°
Directions: 7 miles north of Highway 60 (Ellsworth Road Exit). Also accessible via SR202 from Power Road or McKellips Road Exits.
The club operates Desert Flower, a dedicated community for women shooters with organized practice, instruction, and competitive opportunities.
The club accepts commercial group bookings. NRA Certified Instructors and corporate groups can contact the office for facility rental and scheduling.
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
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