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Is target shooting allowed in BLM Arizona Gila District right now?
Check source Unclear right now: check the official source
Official sources disagree or are unclear: BLM Arizona restrictions layer says mixed by district. Verify with BLM before you go.
Official sources disagree or are unclear: BLM Arizona restrictions layer says mixed by district. Verify with BLM before you go.
Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 6:34 PM MT
Official source: BLM Arizona Gila District →
Verify before you go. Fire restrictions and closures can change daily. Confirm with the managing agency and follow posted signs. This page is not legal advice.
Status signals we checked
- BLM Arizona restrictions layer: mixed by district/area
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Lake Park | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: Partner Owned. Amenities: Shade Structures, Benches, Trash Containers. source |
| Sierra Vista Shooting Range- SV Rod & Gun Club | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: Partner Owned. Amenities: Restrooms, Shade Structures, Benches, Trash Containers. source |
| Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness (river canyon) - BLM shooting closure | Shooting closure | Closed | BLM Arizona: target shooting is prohibited in the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness river canyon. (Pin is approximate. Entry verified 2026-10-19.) source |
| Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area - BLM shooting closure | Shooting closure | Closed | BLM Arizona: target shooting is prohibited in the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area (Safford Field Office). (Pin is approximate. Entry verified 2026-10-19.) source |
| Ironwood Forest | Shooting closure | Closed | Ironwood Forest National Monument is closed to recreational target shooting (Ironwood Forest NM Resource Management Plan). Hunting is still allowed. source |
| San Pedro Riparian | Shooting closure | Closed | Recreational target shooting is prohibited in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Hunting is still allowed. source |
| BLM Arizona AZG01000 | Fire restriction zone | Check source | No seasonal fire restrictions in the BLM Arizona layer; the statewide year-round order (no exploding targets, fireworks, tracer or incendiary ammo) still applies. Notes: All BLM surface in the southern portion of the Safford Field Office District sources disagree; Official sources disagree or are unclear: BLM Arizona restrictions layer says mixed by district. Verify with BLM before you go. source |
| BLM Arizona AZG02000 | Fire restriction zone | Check source | No seasonal fire restrictions in the BLM Arizona layer; the statewide year-round order (no exploding targets, fireworks, tracer or incendiary ammo) still applies. Notes: All BLM surface in the Tucson Field Office District sources disagree; Official sources disagree or are unclear: BLM Arizona restrictions layer says mixed by district. Verify with BLM before you go. source |
| BLM Arizona Gila District (district-wide fire restriction status) | Fire restriction zone | Check source | Official sources disagree or are unclear: BLM Arizona restrictions layer says mixed by district. Verify with BLM before you go. source |
| BLM Arizona STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HIGH FIRE DANGE | Fire restriction zone | Check source | BLM Arizona STAGE 1 fire restrictions, order AZ-400-25-01 (since 2025-05-20). Notes: These restrictions will become effective at 08:00 a.m. PST, 09:00 a.m. MST on the 28th of February 2025. They will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked. District sources disagree; Official sources disagree or are unclear: BLM Arizona restrictions layer says mixed by district. Verify with BLM before you go. source |
General rules
- Year-round on all BLM Arizona lands (order AZ910-2022-001): no exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer or incendiary ammunition.
- No target shooting within 1/4 mile of developed recreation sites, and several monuments and recreation areas are closed to target shooting (see the closures on this page).
- During Stage 1/2 fire restrictions, check the order: some BLM Arizona orders limit or ban target shooting.
- Use a safe backstop, shoot only at legal targets, and pack out all targets, shells and brass.
Notes
- BLM Arizona year-round order AZ910-2022-001 still applies on all BLM Arizona land: no exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer or incendiary ammo.
- Recreational shooting rules and closures: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/arizona/recreational-shooting
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