Enhance your rifle skills and firearm knowledge with a comprehensive AR-15 course in Albuquerque. Learn safety, maintenance, and defense techniques through expert instruction and live range practice.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in general good health with basic physical mobility to handle rifle handling and standing during range drills.
Wildlife
History
Albuquerque has a rich history of firearms training rooted in its military and ranching culture, influencing modern shooting sports.
Conservation
Calibers Shooters emphasizes lead reclamation and range maintenance programs to minimize environmental impact in desert ecosystems.
Calibers Shooters Sports Center
Enhance your rifle skills and firearm knowledge with a comprehensive AR-15 course in Albuquerque. Learn safety, maintenance, and defense techniques through expert instruction and live range practice.
Calibers Shooters Sports Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, provides a range of classroom and live-fire training along with indoor range experiences. The facility offers structured courses such as the USCCA Home Defense Course, New Mexico Concealed Carry courses (Section 1, 7, and 8), CCW refresher classes for 2- and 4-year renewals, and beginner programs including Introduction to Handguns and the NSSF First Shots course.
Classes combine classroom instruction and live-fire practice at an indoor shooting range. Several courses include rental firearms and guided range time, and the facility maintains climate-controlled classroom space for comfortable instruction. The Date Night Package and Members Only Range Reservation provide recreational options alongside formal training.
Calibers emphasizes practical skills delivered by qualified instructors in hands-on sessions and live-fire qualifications. Legal and safety topics are covered where relevant, including discussions of self-defense law, deadly force, carrying regulations, and nonviolent dispute resolution in courses that meet New Mexico permit requirements. The center supports permit renewals with combined classroom and range training and assistance with renewal applications when specified.
Located in Albuquerque, Calibers Shooters Sports Center serves local residents seeking concealed carry education, home defense training, beginner shooting introductions, and range time. Course lengths range from short introductions to multi-hour refresher programs, allowing students to select options that match their needs and experience level.
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Central New Mexico shooting center
Class Lengths
1–4 hours
Options from short to full refresher
Experiences Offered
10
Range courses and packages available
Instruction
Qualified instructors
Hands-on live fire and training
Book USCCA Home Defense, CCW renewals, NSSF First Shots, or a Date Night package and secure a spot at this Albuquerque shooting center.
Prioritize Safety First
Always follow instructor directions and adhere to all range safety rules to ensure a secure experience.
Dress Appropriately
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and cotton clothing to help with comfort and reduce flammable risk.
Bring Eye and Ear Protection
While the range provides protections, bringing your own ensures proper fit and hygiene during shooting sessions.
Stay Hydrated
New Mexico’s dry desert climate means you should drink water before and after the course to stay hydrated.
Closed-Toe Shoes
Protects your feet and ensures safety on the firing range.
Safety Glasses
Protects your eyes from debris during shooting.
Ear Protection
Necessary to protect ears from loud firearm noise.
Water Bottle
Hydration is key, especially during warm weather sessions.
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