named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship
Annual multi-day precision pistol championship featuring NRA Conventional and International events, attracting competitors from across the country.
High Power Division
Hosts NRA/CMP-sanctioned rifle matches including XTC (three-position), Prone/F-class, and CMP Games matches at 200, 300, and 500 yards; offers monthly hunting rifle practice shoots.
Junior/Collegiate Air Pistol Program
Youth program restarting in 2022 to train junior shooters in air pistol competition; accepts donations and volunteer support.
Pistol Division
Runs Precision/Bullseye and International (Olympic-style) pistol matches at 25 and 50 yards; includes .22LR, centerfire, and .45 caliber events following NRA rules.
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Organized Shooting Matches and Competitions 17 activities
- Conduct regular precision and high power shooting matchesHosts monthly NRA/CMP-style 3-position High Power, Prone/F-Class, and specialty shooting events year-round, including 50 or 80-round matches on the first Saturday of each month and Prone/F-Class events at 500 yards (and occasionally 300 yards) on the second Saturday.
- Conducting High Power Rifle CompetitionsRuns conventional NRA/CMP style 3-position High Power, Prone/F-class matches, and specialty shoots, typically one event per month year-round, including 50 or 80 round matches and slow fire only events at 300 or 500 yards.
- Conducting High Power Rifle CompetitionsRuns conventional NRA/CMP style 3-position High Power, Prone/F-class matches, and specialty shoots, typically one event per month year-round, including 50 or 80 round matches and slow-fire events at 300 and 500 yards. Also offers dedicated practice sessions for NRA High Power.
- Conducting Pistol CompetitionsOperates a Pistol Division focusing on precision pistol competitions, both rimfire and centerfire, following NRA Precision Pistol and CMP Service Pistol rules, and has been conducting Precision/Bullseye matches since 1937.
- Conducting Practical Firearms CompetitionsOperates a Practical Firearms Division that focuses on practical uses of firearms, including pistol, rifle, or shotgun, through scenario-based competitions.
- Conducting Practical Firearms CompetitionsOperates a Practical Firearms Division that focuses on practical uses of firearms, including pistol, rifle, or shotgun, through scenario-based competitions.
- Conducting Precision Pistol CompetitionsOperates a Pistol Division focusing on precision pistol competitions, both rimfire and centerfire, following NRA Precision Pistol and CMP Service Pistol rules, and has been conducting these matches since 1937.
- Maintain and operate a full-service shooting range facilityOperates a shooting range with 40 firing points and turning targets at the 25-yard line, supporting a variety of shooting disciplines and member activities.
- Operate a High Power DivisionOperates a High Power Division that focuses on centerfire rifle competitions, including hunting rifles and Military Service Rifles, and runs conventional NRA/CMP style 3-position High Power, Prone/F-class matches and specialty shoots, typically one event in each discipline per month year-round.
- Operate a Pistol DivisionOperates a Pistol Division that focuses on precision pistol competitions, both rimfire and centerfire, following rules from organizations like NRA Precision Pistol and CMP Service Pistol, and has been conducting Precision/Bullseye matches since 1937.
- Operate a Practical Firearms DivisionOperates a Practical Firearms Division that focuses on practical uses of firearms, including pistol, rifle, or shotgun, through scenario-based competitions.
- Operate specialized firearms competition divisionsRuns three dedicated divisions for competitive shooting: a High Power Division for centerfire rifle competitions, a Practical Firearms Division for scenario-based pistol, rifle, and shotgun events, and a Pistol Division for precision pistol matches following NRA and CMP rules.
- Operating a Shooting RangeOperates a shooting range with 40 firing points, turning targets at 25 yards, and a 200-yard line for general rifle shooting, providing benches, backstops, gongs, and a clay pigeon thrower for members and guests.
- Operating a Shooting RangeOperates a shooting range with 40 firing points, turning targets at 25 yards, and a 200-yard line for general rifle shooting, providing benches, backstops, gongs, and a clay pigeon thrower for members and guests.
- Organizing Hunting Rifle ShootsOrganizes a monthly Hunting Rifle Shoot for hunters to train and practice skills with sporting or hunting style rifles at animal targets from field positions, with scores kept for progress tracking.
- Provide a Shooting Range for MembersOperates a shooting range with 40 firing points and turning targets at the 25-yard line, allowing members to use the 200 yd line for general rifle shooting when no scheduled events are ongoing, providing benches, backstops at 100 and 200 yards, gongs at 200 yards, and a clay pigeon thrower.
- Provide dedicated practice and training opportunities for membersOffers regular member-focused shooting practice including weekly NRA High Power Practice every Friday morning at longer ranges, monthly Hunting Rifle Shoots for skill development with sporting rifles, and open access to the 200-yard line for general rifle shooting with provided equipment and targets.
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Youth and Adaptive Air Pistol & Air Rifle Programs 4 activities
- Run a Junior Air Pistol ProgramRuns a junior air pistol program, which was restarted in 2022.
- Run a junior air pistol training programOffers a junior air pistol program aimed at youth development in precision shooting, which was restarted in 2022.
- Running a Junior Air Pistol ProgramRestarted a junior air pistol program in 2022.
- Running a Junior Air Pistol ProgramRestarted a junior air pistol program in 2022.
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Firearms Training & Safety Instruction 1 activity
- Organize Monthly Hunting Rifle ShootsOrganizes a monthly Hunting Rifle Shoot for hunters to train and practice skills with sporting or hunting style rifles at animal targets from field positions, with scores kept for progress tracking.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Host annual Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship shooting competitionOrganizes and hosts the annual Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship, a major shooting event with participant attendance, volunteer-supported range setup and maintenance, and publication of official results; events have been held in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and are scheduled for 2026.
- Host the Arizona Desert Midwinter ChampionshipHosts the annual Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship, an international shooting competition, including various pistol and rifle events, with participant attendance and volunteer support for range setup and maintenance. The organization has hosted this championship for many years, including 2022, 2023, 2024, and has scheduled it for 2025 and 2026.
- Hosting the Arizona Desert Midwinter ChampionshipAnnually hosts the Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship, an international shooting competition, including various pistol and rifle events, and publishes official results. This involves significant participant attendance and volunteer support for range setup and maintenance.
- Hosting the Arizona Desert Midwinter ChampionshipAnnually hosts the Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship, an international shooting competition, including various pistol and rifle events, and publishes official results. This involves significant participant attendance and volunteer support for range setup and maintenance.
- Organizing Hunting Rifle ShootsOrganizes a monthly Hunting Rifle Shoot for hunters to train and practice skills with sporting or hunting style rifles at animal targets from field positions, with scores kept for progress tracking.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$399K
Contributions & grants$231K58%
Program service revenue$163K41%
Investment income$3680%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$292K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$101K
Grants paid out$314
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$696K
Cash$579K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$696K
Liquid reserves23.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 12
- BILL BARRON — PRESIDENT
- BOB BORDER — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE MCKINSTRY — VICE PRESIDENT
- EUGENE BERMAN — DIRECTOR
- LONNIE ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
- MARK MURAOKA — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL HUTCHISON — DIRECTOR
- MIKE REED — TREASURER
- MIKE YATES — DIRECTOR
- PETER KREHBIEL — DIRECTOR
- PHILLIP MEYERS — SECRETARY
- RICHARD SHEPPERD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Partner — Holds matches in the spirit of the Games or As Issued matches that CMP holds throughout the country.
- MidwayUSA Foundation Funder — Accepts donations for the junior pistol team through the MidwayUSA Foundation.
- NRA Government — Range is NRA affiliated and NRA certified, and all matches are shot according to NRA rules.
- NRA Partner — Sanctions the 3-position High Power matches.
- USAMU Blue Partner — Participating team in the 2023 Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship, winning multiple conventional category team events.
- USAMU Blue Partner — Participating team in the 2024 Arizona Desert Midwinter Championship.
- Ultradot USA Partner — Donated a scope for the prize table at the 2022 Phoenix Desert Midwinter Championship.