About Cowtown Range
Cowtown Range stands as one of Arizona’s premier outdoor shooting facilities, perfectly positioned in Peoria with a high-desert setting that attracts marksmen from across the Phoenix metropolitan area. Established with a commitment to excellence, this facility has become the go-to destination for shooters serious about improving their skills and enjoying a professionally managed range experience.
The facility’s defining characteristic is its versatility. Rather than limiting shooters to a single configuration, Cowtown Range offers multiple distinct environments within its expansive property. Pistol shooters have access to numerous bays at varying distances, providing flexibility for everything from close-quarters draw practice to longer-distance accuracy work. For rifle enthusiasts, the dedicated long-range area features four dedicated platforms, eliminating the common problem of crowding and ensuring a quality experience regardless of how busy the range is on any given day. The availability of steel target shooting adds another dimension, allowing shooters to practice with immediate auditory feedback and faster shot cycling - features particularly valuable for serious training.
What truly distinguishes Cowtown Range is its commitment to professional instruction and member development. Kyle Davisson emerges repeatedly across member feedback as a standout instructor who combines technical expertise with the rare ability to make training engaging and accessible. The membership structure reflects a thoughtful approach to business - recognizing that different shooters have different needs. The Bronze tier provides essential access, while the Silver membership includes two training classes per month, effectively making the upgrade cost-neutral for anyone committed to regular instruction. This tiered approach removes the financial barrier many shooters face when trying to improve their fundamentals, particularly in disciplines like handgun marksmanship where professional instruction dramatically accelerates skill development.
The physical condition of the facility speaks to operational discipline. Multiple reviews specifically mention cleanliness and safety - not glamorous attributes, but absolutely foundational to a quality range experience. Whether it’s brass management, berm integrity, or range setup, the staff clearly maintains high standards. The desert location, while requiring a modest commitment from Phoenix-area shooters, provides an optimal environment for an outdoor facility. Low humidity and minimal vegetation mean fewer environmental complications with ammunition performance and ballistics.
Member satisfaction runs remarkably high, with the 4.7-star rating from 160 reviews reflecting genuine enthusiasm rather than perfunctory satisfaction. The fact that members specifically mention upgrading their tiers and continuing their membership suggests strong retention, a reliable indicator of actual value delivered rather than just initial marketing appeal.
For shooters within reach of the Phoenix area, particularly those interested in training, steel shooting, or longer-range work, Cowtown Range delivers on multiple fronts simultaneously - facility quality, professional instruction, reasonable pricing, and a community atmosphere that makes the facility itself enjoyable to visit.