Master safe firearm handling and legal concealed carry in New Mexico with a focused 2-hour course at Calibers Shooters Sports Center. Learn essential skills that meet state regulations and boost your confidence.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness is required; participants should be able to stand and handle a firearm safely.
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Calibers Shooters Sports Center
Master safe firearm handling and legal concealed carry in New Mexico with a focused 2-hour course at Calibers Shooters Sports Center. Learn essential skills that meet state regulations and boost your confidence.
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.
Bring Valid Identification
Ensure you bring valid state-issued ID for registration and compliance verification.
Review Firearm Basics Ahead
Familiarize yourself with your firearm’s operation before the course to maximize hands-on practice time.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Dress in comfortable, casual clothes for ease during handling exercises and classroom sessions.
Understand State Laws
Spend time reviewing New Mexico’s concealed carry laws to fully grasp legal responsibilities discussed in class.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear casual, weather-appropriate attire to stay comfortable during classroom and range exercises.
Eye Protection
Safety glasses protect your eyes during live fire exercises on the shooting range.
Ear Protection
Bring earplugs or earmuffs to shield your hearing from gunfire noise.
Firearm (Optional)
If you own a firearm, bring it to practice handling; rentals are usually available if you do not.