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First Shots: Two Hours at Calibers to Learn Safe Shooting in Albuquerque
A two-hour, NSSF-developed introduction hosted at Calibers Indoor Shooting Ranges that teaches firearm safety and basic shooting fundamentals for beginners.
First Shots: Two Hours at Calibers to Learn Safe Shooting in Albuquerque.
The NSSF First Shots course is a focused, two-hour introduction to firearm safety and shooting fundamentals, delivered by qualified instructors at Calibers Indoor Shooting Ranges in Albuquerque. Designed to give newcomers a safe, structured first taste of shooting sports, the program blends classroom fundamentals with hands-on range time and clear next steps for continued training.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A concise, two-hour beginner curriculum
First Shots condenses core topics—firearm safety, parts and operation, loading and unloading, and shooting fundamentals—into a single two-hour session so beginners can gain essential knowledge and hands-on experience in a short, approachable format.
Guided, instructor-led hands-on time
Qualified instructors lead participants through classroom instruction and supervised range practice, pairing explanation of concepts with in-the-field repetition to build confidence with firearms and range procedures.
An entry point to ongoing training
First Shots is intended as an introduction that opens the door to further training and enjoyment of shooting sports, including guidance on how and where to continue learning after the course.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
The session moves deliberately from classroom basics into supervised range practice: an instructor-led safety briefing and review of gun parts and ownership, demonstrations of loading and unloading, instruction on shooting fundamentals, then hands-on time on the firing line under close supervision—packaging core skills into a compact, practical introduction.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and what limits participation.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Closed-toe shoes are required; eye and ear protection are required (they can be purchased prior to class). If using Calibers rental firearms, ammunition must be purchased from Calibers on the day of the class. Avoid low-cut shirts.
The course runs approximately two hours and combines classroom instruction with supervised range time.
The course was developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and is hosted by Calibers Indoor Shooting Ranges / Calibers Shooters Sports Center.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the First Shots course?
The course duration is two hours.
What safety equipment do I need to bring?
Eye and ear protection are required; they can be purchased prior to class if you do not bring them.
Can I rent a firearm for the class?
Calibers rental firearms are an option, but if you use a rental firearm, ammunition must be purchased from Calibers on the day of your class.
Who developed and hosts the First Shots program?
The program was developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and is hosted by Calibers Indoor Shooting Ranges / Calibers Shooters Sports Center.
Are there clothing rules for the range portion of the course?
Closed-toe shoes are required and participants are asked not to wear low-cut shirts.
What will I learn during the course?
The course covers firearm safety, gun ownership basics, gun parts and pieces, loading and unloading, shooting fundamentals, hands-on instruction, and information on how and where to continue training.