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Usery Mountain Shooting Range

Mesa, Arizona
Open clubOutdoor

Airgun-confirmed venue. Direct evidence of airgun acceptance at this range — though policies can still change, so check current hours/rules before traveling.

About this range Strong evidence

Usery Mountain Shooting Range in Mesa is an AZ Game and Fish state-owned facility operated by Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Maricopa County. The venue's airgun programming is documented on the club's website, including AAFTA-style Field Target. Open to the public with state-range fee structure. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix metro, providing geographical complement to Ben Avery on the west side. AZGFD's expansive airgun-hunting policy framework (one of the most permissive in the US) places no special restrictions on airgun use here.

Airgun policy at this range STATE-LEVEL TIER C (implied permit): AZGFD state-owned ranges; AZ is among most expansive airgun-hunting states. AZ Game & Fish STATE-OWNED shooting range, operated by Rio Salado Sportsmans Club (Maricopa County). AZGFD state-owned ranges typically permit airguns under standard rifle/pistol rules; smallbore-equipped ranges in particular often accommodate airgun practice. [WEBSITE/SUBPAGE: airgun/air rifle reference confirmed.]
Restrictions / notes NEEDS PHONE CANVASS for explicit airgun policy.
Disciplines

What gets shot here

Field Target10m / PrecisionPest control / Hunting

air rifle, blackpowder, long range, muzzleloader, pistol, rifle, rimfire, shotgun, skeet/trap, smallbore, sporting clays, trap

Venue type

About the venue

AZ Game & Fish state-owned shooting range; Operator: Rio Salado Sportsmans Club

Arizona state policy · NOT specific to this range
Tier C

Implied permit — state framework is airgun-friendly but rules are silent.

AZGFD state-owned ranges; AZ is among most expansive airgun-hunting states

Evidence AZ permits airgun hunting for nearly all species including bison and elk (.40+ cal, 500+ ft-lbs). State-owned ranges permit airguns under standard rules.

State-level restrictions Standard rules.

This describes Arizona state-level airgun law. Rules at this specific range may be stricter — always confirm with the range directly before traveling.

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Last verified 2026-05-03
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Important

Always call ahead.

Range policies change — sometimes mid-season. Indoor lanes update caliber rules, clubs revise membership requirements, and public ranges suspend airgun access without warning. Confirm current policy by phone or website before you make the trip.