Do I need prior experience to book a lesson?

No—Gary teaches beginners and experienced shooters; lessons are customized to your skill level.

Can I use rental firearms?

Yes. Calibers rental firearms are available; note that ammunition must be purchased onsite the day of class.

What should I wear to the lesson?

Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable, non-restrictive clothing; avoid low-cut shirts for safety reasons.

How many people can join a private session?

Lessons are designed for one-on-one instruction or a small private group you bring; contact for specific group size limits.

Are concealed carry topics covered?

Gary has extensive experience teaching New Mexico Concealed Carry courses and can cover defensive fundamentals as requested within legal and ethical bounds.

How do I book or cancel a lesson?

Use the referral booking link provided to reserve a time; cancellation policies are managed through the booking platform—check your confirmation for details.

Private Firearms Lessons with Gary in Albuquerque — Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Training

At Gary's Private Lessons (West), located at 9320 Coors Blvd NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, students step into focused, practical firearms training tailored to individual goals. Instructor Gary Antal brings over a decade of teaching experience to one-hour private lessons that cover pistol, rifle, and shotgun platforms. Whether you’re a complete beginner learning safe handling and fundamentals, a new firearm owner seeking familiarization, or a seasoned shooter aiming to tighten accuracy and defensive technique, these sessions are structured around your objectives and paced to match your competence.

The lesson begins with a safety-first orientation: stance, grip, trigger control, and range protocol are reviewed before live fire. Training can emphasize defensive applications, precision marksmanship, or troubleshooting common habits that limit consistency. Sessions are delivered one-on-one or as a small private group you bring, allowing targeted coaching and immediate feedback. If you opt to use Calibers’ rental firearms, ammunition is available for purchase onsite—plan accordingly.

Set in Albuquerque’s high desert context with the Sandia Mountains rising to the east, the local shooting community benefits from clear skies and four-season training opportunities. Gary’s experience teaching New Mexico Concealed Carry courses informs practical drills that respect legal and ethical considerations for defensive readiness. The range environment is designed for measured progression: dry-fire practice, live-fire repetition, and coached corrections that build durable skills.

What sets Gary’s lessons apart is the individualized curriculum and an approachable teaching style that emphasizes transferable habits. Rather than rote drills, expect problem-solving tailored to how you naturally shoot, followed by focused repetitions that reinforce efficient mechanics. For families or friends training together, the small-group format keeps instruction personal while offering a collaborative learning dynamic.

Practical details: closed-toe shoes are required for any range time, and avoid low-cut shirts. Sessions last approximately one hour, making them ideal for travelers, locals with busy schedules, or as part of a longer safety and skills plan. Lessons can be used as a try-to-buy exploration when considering a new platform, or as an add-on when picking up a newly acquired firearm.

The facility at 9320 Coors Blvd NW supports drills from static marksmanship to timed transitions and scheduled low-light familiarization. Students praise Gary’s patient corrections and clear goal-setting, often achieving measurable gains faster than in larger classes. Bookings are flexible for day trips or vacation schedules, and the concentrated one-hour format makes each session efficient. Gary recommends follow-up lessons and local resources to continue improving shooting skills effectively.