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Surprise, AZ Ranges for Rifles, Shotguns and Bows
Every range no more than 35 miles from Surprise, 19 listings in all: 11 rifle and pistol ranges, 3 archery ranges, 3 AZGFD public ranges and 2 indoor ranges.
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Getting to Surprise
Nearest of each range type to Surprise
American Legion Post 62 Junior Shooting Sports comes first for Surprise at 12 miles.
No-dues range
Indoor range
Outdoor line
For bowhunters
Maricopa County supplies the whole Surprise list. Inside the circle, AZGFD names Ben Avery Clay Target Center, Ben Avery Shooting Facility Archery Range and Ben Avery Shooting Facility Rifle and Pistol Range. Access splits 1 members-only against 15 listings that never say. The longest posted distance in the Surprise ring: 1,000 yards at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Rifle and Pistol Range. Distance bands from Surprise: 0 close, 9 middling, 10 far.
Distance table out of Surprise
The filter box narrows the table to one club, town or county.
| Where to shoot | Mi | Town | Guns or bows | Gate rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
American Legion Post 62 Junior Shooting Sports gun club | 12 | Peoria | rifle, air gun | Access not stated |
| Shooters World-Peoria Location indoor range | 12 | Peoria | rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated |
Church Camp Road Recreational Shooting Site outdoor range | 13 | Peoria | – | Access not stated |
| AZ Precision Rifle gun club | 14 | Peoria | rifle, handgun, shotgun | Access not stated |
| Shooter's World Goodyear outdoor range | 16 | Goodyear | handgun | Access not stated |
| Corner Archery archery range | 18 | Glendale | archery | Access not stated |
Ben Avery Clay Target Center AZGFD range | 20 | Phoenix | trap, skeet, 5-stand, sporting clays | Public (AZGFD) |
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Archery Range AZGFD range | 20 | Phoenix | archery, 3D archery | Public (AZGFD) |
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Rifle and Pistol Range AZGFD range | 20 | Phoenix | rifle, handgun, rimfire, high power | Public (AZGFD) |
| Arizona Archery Club archery range | 21 | Phoenix | archery | Access not stated |
| Project Gunfighter outdoor range | 21 | Phoenix | – | Access not stated |
| Shooter's World Phoenix outdoor range | 23 | Phoenix | handgun | Access not stated |
| Arizona Women's Shooting Associates outdoor range | 25 | New River | shotgun, cowboy action, handgun | Members only |
| Wickenburg Sportsmen's Club gun club | 26 | Wickenburg | trap, skeet, 5-stand, rifle | Access not stated |
| KOmbat Solutions outdoor range | 27 | Phoenix | – | Access not stated |
Phoenix Rod & Gun Club gun club | 30 | Phoenix | handgun, rifle, shotgun, trap | Access not stated |
| Scottsdale Gun Club gun club | 32 | Scottsdale | handgun, rifle | Access not stated |
| Papago Archery Range archery range | 32 | Phoenix | archery | Access not stated |
| Camp Shoot Right indoor range | 34 | Tempe | archery, 3D archery, air gun | Access not stated |
Range listings checked November 7, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Rifle and Pistol Range, the public pick for Surprise
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Rifle and Pistol Range belongs to the department’s public range list. AZGFD operates the whole complex; Mondays are dark and weekend benches are reserved ahead.
From the range source page and the AZGFD range list, checked Nov 6, 2026.
Surprise: next shoots and shows
6 rows out of 6 posted dates statewide.
| When, event, host | Kind | Where | Entry | Details | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | PRS match | Peoria: AZ Precision Rifle | Enter | boisegunclub.com Nov 6, 2026 | |
| Dec 4-5, 2026 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Arizona NASP) | NASP tournament | Morristown | Listing | nasptournaments.org Nov 6, 2026 | |
| Dec 4-5, 2026 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Arizona NASP) | NASP tournament | Morristown | Listing | nasptournaments.org Nov 6, 2026 | |
| Jan 9-10, 2027 Host: GunTV | Gun show | Glendale: Glendale Civic Center | $15.00 | Listing | gunshowtrader.com Nov 6, 2026 |
| Mar 20-21, 2027 Host: GunTV | Gun show | Glendale: Glendale Civic Center | $15.00 | Listing | gunshowtrader.com Nov 6, 2026 |
| Jun 12-13, 2027 Host: GunTV | Gun show | Glendale: Glendale Civic Center | $15.00 | Listing | gunshowtrader.com Nov 6, 2026 |
Sporting goods chains within reach of Surprise
Nearest chain counter: the Sportsman's Warehouse in Surprise, close to 5 miles away.
| Chain | Town | Street | Mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Surprise | 14085 N Prasada Pkwy | 5 | page |
| Bass Pro Shops | Glendale | 9380 W Glendale Ave | 14 | page |
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Avondale | 10145 W McDowell Road | 17 | page |
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Phoenix | 19205 N. 27th Avenue | 19 | page |
| Retailer | Sections | AZ towns |
|---|---|---|
| Sportsman's Warehouse | Guns Ammo Gear | 11 stores |
| Bass Pro Shops | Guns Ammo Gear | 3 stores |
Department links from each retailer site (list checked Oct 9, 2026). Sportsman’s Warehouse rows from stores.sportsmans.com Arizona store pages; Bass Pro Shops rows from the /us/az/ pages in the stores.basspro.com sitemap (the stores.cabelas.com sitemap has no Arizona page). Retrieved November 7, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
Surprise: nearby town range pages
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Surprise shooters: questions answered
How many places to shoot can Surprise residents reach within 35 miles?
19, all kinds counted.
Can someone from Surprise shoot at a public range with no club dues?
Yes: Ben Avery Shooting Facility Rifle and Pistol Range, 20 miles off, sits on AZGFD’s public list.
Where do Surprise shooters go when the desert is too hot for an outdoor bench?
When the desert bakes, Surprise shooters head indoors at Shooters World-Peoria Location and Camp Shoot Right.
Who near Surprise throws clays for a summer-evening round?
Clay targets fly at AZ Precision Rifle, Ben Avery Clay Target Center and Arizona Women's Shooting Associates.
Which archery ranges make the Surprise list?
For bows near Surprise: Corner Archery, Ben Avery Shooting Facility Archery Range and Arizona Archery Club.
Which nearby listing suits a long-range check from Surprise?
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Rifle and Pistol Range, whose deepest line runs 1,000 yards.
How busy is the calendar around Surprise?
Busy enough: 40 dated shoots within 30 miles of Surprise.
Which AZGFD game management units cover Surprise itself?
For Surprise hunters, the coming general deer dates in Maricopa County (Unit 39, Unit 42, Unit 25M and Unit 26M and 8 more) are Nov 13 to Nov 22, 2026. Dates belong to hunt numbers, not counties; confirm yours in the AZGFD booklet.
Packing the truck in Surprise, which range is the first stop?
American Legion Post 62 Junior Shooting Sports, 12 miles by straight line.
Maricopa County guides for Surprise hunters
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