Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association
Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association operates as a comprehensive shooting sports organization with multiple divisions serving shooters of all skill levels across the state. Based in Phoenix with operations at Ben Avery Shooting Facility (4044 W Black Canyon Blvd), ASRPA coordinates training, com...
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Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association operates as a comprehensive shooting sports organization with multiple divisions serving shooters of all skill levels across the state. Based in Phoenix with operations at Ben Avery Shooting Facility (4044 W Black Canyon Blvd), ASRPA coordinates training, competitions, and marksmanship programs.
ASRPA's Education and Training Division, led by Noble C. Hathaway, develops and delivers courses covering:
Defensive & Self-Defense Training: - ASRPA Defensive Use of Firearms - The original Official DPS Arizona Concealed Weapons Certification Course (since 1995) taught multiple times yearly. Includes free lunch, manuals, and firearm safety/storage instructor certification. Written test required for certificate. - ASRPA Civilian Anti-Terrorist Survival (CATS) Course - Designed after the Pulse nightclub attack, focuses on situational awareness in public spaces (malls, entertainment venues, auditoriums). Free to schools and entities. - ASRPA Arizona Defense Match - Courses on rifle handling, safety, competition, and preparedness. All skill levels welcome with annual state championship.
Modern Sporting Rifle Programs: - Modern Sporting Rifle 101 & 202 Courses - Cover safety, operation, history, models, calibers, and versions. Course 202 includes field work with various sights and targets. - Modern Sporting Rifle Smallbore Course - Family-friendly program with classroom safety/history instruction plus range time. Each firing point has dedicated instructor. Students shoot red dot, scope, iron sights, and various paper/steel targets.
Smallbore & Precision Rifle: - Service Rifle Family Smallbore Course - 12-week winter semester at Ben Avery Small Bore Range, begins January 8, 2026. Cost: $150-$250. - ASRPA Range Safety Officer Course - Taught multiple times yearly or by special arrangement. Free to schools and entities.
Coaching & Instruction: - ASRPA Coaches Certification Course - For pistol, rifle, and shotgun. By appointment or special class. - Firearm Safety and Storage Course Instructor Certification - Tri-fold materials provided free to schools.
- •RoadRunner Program: ASRPA's outreach to underserved communities outside Phoenix/Tucson. Partnership model where ASRPA furnishes firearms (smallbore rifles, pistols, modern sporting rifles, vintage military rifles), instructors, and program structure. Sponsors provide venue, ammunition, targets, study books, and travel costs. One-day events cover NRA First Steps in rifle/pistol or shotgun. All instructors ASRPA-certified and executive board approved. Requires 6+ months advance planning.
| Division | Events | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Smallbore | Junior programs (6-8pm), Civil Air Patrol marksmanship | Ben Avery Small Bore Range |
| Cast Bullet | 22 BPCR matches, benchrest, Schützen rifle (centerfire/rimfire) | Ben Avery (Black Canyon) |
| Shotgun | Sporting clays fun shoots (76-target tournaments, 10 stations) | Ben Avery Clay Target Center (5060 W Skeet St) |
| High Power | Junior High Power Team competitive shooting | Ben Avery |
ASRPA partners with: - Junior High Power Team (AZ Scorpions) - Arizona Women's Shooting Associates - Arizona High Power Shooting - Arizona Schuetzenverein
134th Washington's Birthday Match (February 22, 2026) - Individual registration: $45 - Team registration: $180 - Beginner clinic (Feb 21): $30-$40 - Practice match (Feb 21): $25 - Commemorative t-shirt: $25-$27
- •Junior Programs: Weekly smallbore sessions (6-8pm) January through May at Ben Avery.
- •Upland Bird Hunts: Hosted by Shotgun Division at Desert Pheasant Recreation, Coolidge, AZ.
Membership Options: - 1-Year: $25 - 2-Year: $45 - 3-Year: $60 - 5-Year: $100 - Life (one payment): $600 - Life (5 installments): $120 each - Life (10 installments): $60 each - Life (20 monthly installments): $30/month
Membership 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."
- •Online Store: ASRPA offers apparel (hats, t-shirts, polo shirts, patches), 2A copper coins, coffee, raffle tickets, and course registrations.
- •Over 20 million sport shooters and hunters own AR-15s; ASRPA provides specialized safety and operation courses
- •Proprietary courses developed over several years focusing on standards tightening for both instructors and materials
- •RoadRunner Program specifically addresses gaps in training availability for outlying Arizona communities
- •Training emphasizes "FUN" alongside the work and learning required
- •Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
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