How long is a private lesson?

The standard booking is one hour, designed for focused instruction, diagnostics, and a practice plan.

Do I have to buy ammunition on-site?

If you use a Calibers rental firearm, ammunition must be purchased from Calibers on the day of the class.

Are there minimum age requirements?

Minimum age is not listed in the item summary; contact Calibers directly to confirm youth participation and any guardian requirements.

Closed-toe shoes and modest, non-low-cut shirts are required for safety during range time.

Can I bring friends or family?

Yes—lessons can be individual or a small group of friends or family you invite; the instructor will tailor the curriculum accordingly.

What skill levels are accepted?

Lessons accommodate beginners through experienced shooters: choose an introduction, familiarization, or targeted coaching session based on your needs.

Private One-Hour Firearms Lesson with Dalea Nodal in Albuquerque

At 9320 Coors Blvd NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dalea's Private Lessons (West) offers focused, one-hour firearms instruction through Calibers’ one-on-one program. Whether you’ve never held a pistol or you’re sharpening rifle fundamentals, instructor Dalea Nodal builds a session around your goals. A USCCA-certified teacher and chapter leader for Armed Women of America, Dalea blends methodical coaching with patient, personalized feedback drawn from a background that ranges from lab research to community self-defense instruction.

Lessons can cover pistol, rifle, or shotgun platforms and are offered privately or for a small group of friends or family you invite. That flexibility makes this a practical stop for visitors who need a safe familiarization with a newly purchased firearm, hunters tuning sight and stance before season, or travelers seeking to improve marksmanship before a competitive event. Sessions emphasize fundamentals—safe handling, sight alignment, trigger control—and practical habit correction rather than rote drills. If you rent a Calibers firearm, note that ammunition must be purchased on-site the day of class, and closed-toe shoes and modest attire are required for range time.

What sets these lessons apart is the tailored curriculum and the instructor’s community focus. Dalea is also an assistant instructor at Smart Girl Self Defense; her lessons often include confidence-building elements and clear, incremental goals. The small-group option keeps instruction intimate and focused, while the one-on-one hour moves quickly through diagnostics, live coaching, and a concise practice plan you can replicate after class. This is not a large classroom; it's coaching that adapts in real time to your strengths and gaps.

Practicalities: meet at Calibers’ West location at the address above. Expect an hourlong block that can be booked for introductions, try-to-buy evaluations, or targeted skill work. Bring any personal firearm you want to become familiar with, photo ID, and plan for on-site ammo purchase if using rentals. The range’s safety rules prohibit open-toed shoes and low-cut shirts for obvious reasons.

For travelers staying in Albuquerque, a private lesson here is a useful complement to outdoor pursuits in New Mexico—think sighting in before a hunt, improving rifle fundamentals for high-desert ridge shooting, or simply gaining confidence in safe firearm use. Lessons prioritize respect for the equipment and the people around it, and leave you with a clear plan for ongoing practice. Dalea’s steady teaching style and the program’s tailored format make this an efficient, practical, and empowering way to learn or refine firearm skills in Albuquerque. Booking is straightforward through the Calibers booking portal; lessons are available at short notice and can be scheduled to fit travel itineraries, making this a convenient, instructor-led option for both locals and visitors who want focused, safe, and measurable progress in an hour and lasting confidence gains safely.