Burro Canyon Shooting Park

Located just north of Azusa, the Burro Canyon Shooting Park offers a picturesque shooting environment amidst winding roads and the scenic beauty of the Angeles National Forest. This destination stands out for both professional marksmen and enthusiasts looking to enhance their shooting skills.

Key Features:

1. Operating Hours: Open seven days a week, 9 am to 5 pm.
2. Ammunition Restrictions: No Steel Core, Steel Jacket, or Bi-Metal Ammunition allowed due to fire safety concerns.
3. Pricing:
   • Public Range: $20/day.
   • Private Range: $40/person (minimum charge of $160).
   • Sporting Clays Range: $45/hour, which includes one box of clays.
   • Half-price for children under 15.
4. Facilities & Services: Offers ammunition sales, clay targets and thrower sales/rentals, beverages and snacks, law enforcement training ranges, and private citizen training ranges. Most major credit cards are accepted.
5. Private Ranges: 19 available, varying from 45 to just under 110 yards. Accessible on a first-come, first-served basis for members.
6. Range Details:
   • Rifle range max distance: 210 yards.
   • Pistol range max distance: 75 yards.
7. Training: Professional firearms training is available. They promote the motto, “Be Safe, Be Confident, Get Trained!”
8. Membership: Benefits include free shooting on operational days, bringing one guest, and using a private range if available. Annual membership is priced at $325.

Pros Highlighted by Reviewers:

• Serene drive with beautiful views.
• Separate pistol and rifle ranges available.
• Offers private ranges suitable for groups and large gatherings.
• Professional and courteous staff.
• Availability of lanes even during peak hours.
• Well-maintained, clean safe areas.
• An environment promoting the importance of the 2nd amendment and safety.

Cons Highlighted by Reviewers:

• Roads around Burro Canyon are unpaved, and there’s no cell service beyond Azusa.
• Some reviewers found the environment and range officers to be rather strict and hostile, particularly with regulations.