Enhance your personal security with the USCCA Home Defense Course in Albuquerque. Learn essential firearm safety, defensive shooting, and legal strategies in just 2.5 hours.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical fitness is required as the course is primarily classroom-based with controlled shooting practice.
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Calibers Shooters Sports Center
Enhance your personal security with the USCCA Home Defense Course in Albuquerque. Learn essential firearm safety, defensive shooting, and legal strategies in just 2.5 hours.
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.
Arrive Early for Orientation
Give yourself extra time before the course to complete any paperwork and get familiar with the facility.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Dress in layers and closed-toe shoes for safety and comfort during the practical shooting portion.
Bring Your Personal Firearm (Optional)
You can use your own handgun or request to use one provided by the center for training.
Prepare Mentally for Legal Discussions
The course covers legal and psychological aspects of home defense, which require focused attention.
Comfortable, Closed-Toe Shoes
Protects your feet during range activities and provides comfort throughout the course.
Personal Handgun and Ammunition
Bring your firearm for personalized practice or use those provided onsite.
Eye and Ear Protection
Mandatory safety gear during all shooting activities.
Layered Clothing
Allows you to adjust comfort level inside the facility and outdoors.
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