The Ben Avery Shooting Facility
From Wild About Arizona by Arizona Game and Fish Department
January 30, 2026 · 12 min · Season 6 · Episode 601
About this episode
This episode features an interview with Chris DeChant, the Operations Manager of the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, discussing its history and significance.
Founded in 1957, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) is one of the largest publicly operated shooting facilities in the country. Our world-class shooting range is a City of Phoenix Point of Pride. It has received a Five Star rating from the National Association of Shooting Ranges. This means that it is the best of the best at providing a quality recreation experience and is the first government facility to receive this designation. Learn more about the facility today in our podcastas we speak with Chris DeChant the Ben Avery Shooting Facility Operations Manager. Learn more at www.azgfd.gov/basf
People in this episode
Host: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Guest: Chris DeChant
Topics covered
- shooting facility
- recreation
- Arizona
- outdoor activities
- safety
- community
Keywords
- Ben Avery Shooting Facility
- shooting range
- Arizona Game and Fish
- outdoor recreation
- safety ratings
- community facility
- Chris DeChant
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Arizona Game and Fish Department, National Association of Shooting Ranges
Places: City of Phoenix
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