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Is target shooting allowed in BLM Arizona Phoenix District right now?
Open Generally yes, with rules
No seasonal fire restrictions; 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 (BLM Arizona fire restrictions page, BLM Arizona restrictions layer).
No seasonal fire restrictions; 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 (BLM Arizona fire restrictions page, BLM Arizona restrictions layer).
Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 6:34 PM MT
Official source: BLM Arizona Phoenix 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 fire restrictions page: no fire restrictions
- BLM Arizona restrictions layer: no fire restrictions
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldy Mountain | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm (only); managed: BLM. Amenities: Trash Containers (only). source |
| Box Canyon | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: BLM. Amenities: Restrooms, Trash Containers. source |
| Church Camp Road | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm (only); managed: BLM. Amenities: Restrooms, Trash Containers. source |
| Constellation Park | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: Partner Owned. Amenities: Unknown. source |
| Gila Bend Public Shooting Range | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: Partner Owned. Amenities: Shade Stuctures, Benches. source |
| Joe Foss Shooting Complex | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: Partner Owned. Amenities: Restrooms, Shade Structures, Benches, Trash Containers. source |
| Saddleback Mountain | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm (only); managed: BLM. Amenities: Trash Containers (only). source |
| Virgil Ellis Rifle and Pistol Range | Shooting range | Open | Existing range; Firearm, Sport Shooting; managed: Partner Owned. Amenities: Restrooms, Shade Structures. source |
| Agua Fria | Shooting closure | Closed | Agua Fria National Monument is closed to recreational target shooting (2010 Agua Fria NM Resource Management Plan). Hunting is still allowed. source |
| Miller Road / White Tanks area - BLM shooting closure | Shooting closure | Closed | BLM Arizona: the Miller Road / White Tanks area (west Phoenix valley) is closed to recreational shooting. Use the BLM map for the boundary. (Pin is approximate. Entry verified 2026-10-19.) source |
| Sonoran Desert | Shooting closure | Restricted | Sonoran Desert National Monument: under the 2024 plan amendment, recreational target shooting is prohibited on about 480,000 acres and allowed only on about 5,300 acres (about 1%). A new plan amendment was in progress as of Oct 2026 (no decision). Use the BLM map to find the open area. source |
| Table Mesa Recreation Area (portions) - BLM shooting closure | Shooting closure | Closed | BLM Arizona: portions of the Table Mesa Recreation Area (off I-17, Hassayampa Field Office) are closed to recreational shooting. Use the BLM map for the boundary. (Pin is approximate. Entry verified 2026-10-19.) source |
| BLM Arizona Phoenix District (district-wide fire restriction status) | Fire restriction zone | Open | No seasonal fire restrictions; 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 (BLM Arizona fire restrictions page, BLM Arizona restrictions layer). 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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