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Buckeye Hills Shooting Range
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LAST PUBLIC RANGE WEEKEND WAS JANUARY 20-21, 2007.
Outdoor Pistol (25-100)
The Range closed in February of 2007 for the construction of a new shooting range. The new range is complete, but the county has not yet found any group to manage the range that meets their minimum standard. At this point, there is no opening date scheduled.
No other details are available at this time. Contact Maricopa County Parks and Recreation for more information (602-506-2930 or maricopacountyparks@mail.maricopa.gov). Ask for Tom Timmons.
Outdoor Rifle (100-600 yard )
Trap
Airgun
Class 3: Full auto
There are target stands in the ground at 25, 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards.
Dirt berms are at 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yards.
Steel Gongs are at 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 yards.
Wood target frames are available that fit into the target stands.
.50 Cal BMG rifles are welcome, as are select-fire (full auto) firearms with proper paperwork
The Buckeye Hills Shooting Range is located in the Buckeye Hills Recreation Area, just 5 miles south of Buckeye, Arizona. Buckeye Hills Recreation Area is managed by the Maricopa County Department of Parks and Recreation. The Recreation Area and Shooting Range is located about 10.5 miles south of I-10 on S.R. 85. For those with a GPS, the Lat and Lon is 112.64255 and 33.27679.
The Public Shooting weekends have been a success. A couple of thousand shooters have come out and enjoyed themselves, and we have made many changes over the last 11 months. We have added shade cover over the firing line. And we now have a seperate break area for eating lunch which is also covered.
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The Range closed in February of 2007 for the construction of a new shooting range. The new range is complete, but the county has not yet found any group to manage the range that meets their minimum standard. At this point, there is no opening date scheduled.
No other details are available at this time. Contact Maricopa County Parks and Recreation for more information (602-506-2930 or maricopacountyparks@mail.maricopa.gov). Ask for Tom Timmons.
LAST PUBLIC RANGE WEEKEND WAS JANUARY 20-21, 2007.
The shooting range portion was managed by the Buckeye Police Department until March of 2003. That is when Maricopa County accepted the key back from Buckeye PD and began a search for a new partner. As of February 1st, 2004, it is now managed by the Buckeye Sportsman Club.
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RANGE IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON THE THIRD WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH |
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RANGE IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON THE THIRD WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH |
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Buckeye Hills Shooting Range
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This range closed to the public
EYE AND EAR PROTECTION MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE USING THE RANGE. APPROPRIATE DRESS ATTIRE MUST BE WORN. NO OPEN TOE SHOES ALLOWED.
THE COMMAND "CEASE FIRE" WHEN CALLED, REQUIRES THAT ALL SHOOTERS STOP FIRING AND CLEAR ALL FIREARMS. THIS COMMAND MAY BE GIVEN BY ANYONE ON THE RANGE UPON SEEING AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
ALL FIREARMS MUST BE OPENED AND POINTED DOWN RANGE WHEN NOT SHOOTING. FIREARMS ARE TO BE MADE SAFE BEFORE CHECKING OR CHANGING TARGETS. NO HANDLING OF FIREARMS WHILE PEOPLE ARE DOWN RANGE. ALL SHOOTERS MUST STEP AWAY FROM THE FIRING LINE.
ANY PERSON ON THE RANGE NOTICING ANOTHER PERSON COMMITTING AN UNSAFE ACT SHOULD BRING IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PARTY. CONTINUED UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS ACTS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE RANGE OFFICER.
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR DRUGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE RANGE. NOBODY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ALLOWED ON THE RANGE.
ALL LONG GUNS ARE TO BE FIRED FROM THE SHOULDER ONLY.
NO PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE RANGE WITHOUT AN ADULT. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AND SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES.
FULLY AUTOMATIC FIREARMS (CLASS III) ARE ALLOWED ON THE RANGE. SHOOTER MUST PROVIDE COPY OF THE "FORM 4".
NO TRACERS, INCENDIARY, OR ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION MAY BE FIRED ON THIS RANGE. NO CHEMICAL MUNITIONS ALLOWED.
LOAD FIREARMS ONLY WHEN AT A PROPER FIRING STATION OR AREA AND WHEN READY TO FIRE. NO LOADING OF FIREARMS IN THE PARKING LOT. ALL FIREARMS MUST REMAIN IN A CASE EXCEPT ON THE FIRING LINE.
ALL FIRING WILL BE DONE FROM SPECIFIED POSITIONS, OR AREAS AND AT PROPER TARGETS ONLY. ADJUSTMENTS TO SHOOTING POSITIONS OR TARGET POSITIONS SHOULD BE MADE IF REPEATED RICOCHETS OCCUR.
ALL FIREARMS ARE TO BE LEFT ON TABLES. NO DRAWING OF WEAPONS.
ALL GARBAGE MUST BE REMOVED BY THE PARTY THAT BROUGHT IT. NO GLASS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED ON THE RANGE
NO INTENTIONAL SHOOTING AT PROTECTIVE TELEPHONE POLES LAYING DOWN IN FRONT OF TARGET STAND SLEEVES.
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A small selection of drinks may be available for purchase |
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2+ hours |
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Directions: I-10 or MC-85 west to SR-85
8.5 miles south of I-10 (6.5 miles south of MC-85) to mile marker 144
Lat W112.64255 Lon N 33.27679
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