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How Does the Pittman-Robertson Act Benefit You?
Enacted in 1937, the Pittman-Robertson Act channels funds from excise taxes on firearms, archery equipment, and ammunition into wildlife conservation and public shooting range development. These excise taxes are paid by the manufacturers. This essential legislation, supported by the Office of Conservation Investment, partners with state agencies and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to enhance public shooting facilities, ensuring safe, inclusive, and accessible shooting opportunities nationwide.
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HOW YOUR FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION PURCHASES HELP FUND AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGES: A DEEP DIVE
How It Works:
Funding and Benefits
Your purchases do more than improve your shooting experience—they support the entire shooting sports community by helping to fund the development of public ranges and the conservation of our natural habitats, securing the future of wildlife and providing safe spaces for shooting enthusiasts.
Shooting Range Spotlight:
Local Success Story
Take a closer look at how Ben Avery Shooting Facility provides a safe and educational environment for shooters of all ages and skills. From beginner courses to advanced competitions, this shooting range, funded by the Pittman-Robertson Act, is a beacon of responsible shooting and conservation leadership.
Founded in 1957, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF), formerly the Black Canyon Shooting Range, 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.
WSFR Funded Target Shooting Ranges
in the United States
Funds from the Wildlife Restoration program, sourced from manufacturers’ excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment, contribute to the construction, operation, and maintenance of over 800 public target shooting ranges across the United States. Use this interactive map to discover these shooting ranges; simply click on any dot to learn more about a specific location.
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HOW YOUR FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION PURCHASES HELP FUND AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGES: A DEEP DIVE
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