Desert Roses to host shotgun shooting sports field day

PHOENIX — The Desert Roses women’s shotgun program at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center will be heading north Aug. 20 to host a shotgun shooting sports field day at the Prescott Valley Trap and Skeet Club in Dewey.

This in an introductory event, designed to teach women shooters of all skill levels about firearm safety and the fundamentals of marksmanship. Participants also will learn about the history of shotguns, firearm framework, ammunition, basic shooting technique, and a shooting sports overview, followed by an afternoon in the field with individual and group instruction from Ben Avery Clay Target Center range masters.

The event is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A $10 registration fee includes eye and ear protection, loaner shotguns, ammunition and targets.

The Prescott Valley Trap and Skeet Club is located at 10800 AZ-69, Dewey, AZ 86327.

AZGFDFor information about Desert Roses, visit www.azgfd.com/shooting/BASF/Classes/. Also, view a video about the program that recently appeared on 3TV/CBS 5 at https://tinyurl.com/ya3mm4cm.

For more information about the Ben Avery Clay Target Center, visit www.azgfd.com/shooting or call (623) 434-8119.