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Ammunition Control for Safety

By restricting ammunition types at shooting ranges, improve range safety and extend target lifespan, because certain ammunition reduces ricochet risk and prevents damage to steel targets. This strategy involves enforcing the use of specific, safer ammunition—such as patched round ball—to minimize the risk of ricochets and preserve range infrastructure. It distinguishes itself from broader safety training or education initiatives by focusing on physical harm reduction through controlled access to appropriate ammunition, directly addressing safety at the equipment level.

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  • Airgun Shooting Matches and Programs RIO SALADO SPORTSMANS CLUB INC
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    Hosts a variety of airgun shooting matches including Benchrest, Field Target, 10 Meter, and specialized events like the Southwest Benchrest Invitational and The Extreme Benchrest, along with the Rimfire Precision Series for long-range positional shooting.
  • Black Powder Shooting Program RIO SALADO SPORTSMANS CLUB INC
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    Offers regular black powder shooting activities, including monthly access to the High Power range for black powder cartridge rifle shooters, one-on-one mentorship for beginners, and loaner firearms for those without equipment, ensuring safe participation and skill development.
  • Firearms Safety and Marksmanship Training RIO SALADO SPORTSMANS CLUB INC
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    Provides private and group training in gun safety and marksmanship for rifle, pistol, shotgun, and home firearms safety, including a 4-hour Practical Shooting Starter Course with live-fire challenges designed to introduce new shooters to competitive shooting.
  • Public Shooting Range Operations RIO SALADO SPORTSMANS CLUB INC
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    Operates a public shooting range 361 days per year with daily hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, featuring 48 covered shooting positions, target frames at multiple distances, and steel targets at 200 and 300 yards, in partnership with Arizona Game and Fish.
  • Range User Support and Equipment Services RIO SALADO SPORTSMANS CLUB INC
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    Supports shooters by selling essential shooting supplies such as eye and ear protection, targets, and open bolt indicators, and offering rental equipment including spotting scopes and lead sleds.
  • Weekly and Special Shooting Matches RIO SALADO SPORTSMANS CLUB INC
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    Hosts a weekly shooting match every Monday evening and conducts additional special matches in July and August, providing structured competitive shooting opportunities for members and visitors.
  • Women’s Shooting Programs RIO SALADO SPORTSMANS CLUB INC
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    Hosts an annual Ladies Day event with safety instruction and live-fire practice in pistol, shotgun, and rifle shooting led by female instructors, and offers monthly pistol practice matches for women with prior gun safety training.
  • Youth and Junior Shooting Development RIO SALADO SPORTSMANS CLUB INC
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    Supports young adults through a Junior Division that provides structured opportunities for firearm safety education, marksmanship training, and competitive shooting in a supervised, safe environment.