ALBUQUERQUE OTHER FIELD GUIDE
Inside Albuquerque’s Two-Day Concealed Carry Course: A Practical, Law-Focused Primer
A two-day, 15-hour concealed carry class in Albuquerque that combines classroom instruction and live-fire qualification to meet New Mexico’s initial training requirement.
Inside Albuquerque’s Two-Day Concealed Carry Course: A Practical, Law-Focused Primer.
Calibers Shooters Sports Center runs a focused, two-day concealed carry course in Albuquerque that delivers 15 hours of combined classroom and range training. The curriculum covers New Mexico gun law and the Concealed Handgun Carry Act of 2003, use-of-force principles, permitted and prohibited carry locations, safe storage and firearm maintenance, plus shooting fundamentals and the required live-fire qualification.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two days, 15 hours of classroom and range work
This program packs New Mexico’s initial concealed carry training into two days, pairing legal and safety instruction with practical shooting fundamentals to prepare applicants for permit qualification.
Grounding in state statute and permitted carry locations
The course follows the Concealed Handgun Carry Act of 2003 and covers state gun laws, use-of-force considerations, and where carry is permitted or prohibited within New Mexico.
Live-fire qualification included
Alongside classroom lessons on safe storage and firearm maintenance, the course includes the required on-range qualification so students complete both legal and practical requirements.
What the day feels like
What the two-day course feels like
Expect a measured mix of lecture and hands-on work: classroom sessions that parse statutes and safety, followed by range time to practice fundamentals and complete the state-required qualification. The structure is designed to give new permit applicants the legal knowledge and practical skills needed for responsible concealed carry.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and what to consider before you enroll.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Follow the operator’s guidance on any required personal equipment; participants should plan clothing that complies with the course dress guideline and avoids low-cut shirts.
A specific restriction: please do not wear low-cut shirts during the course.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Concealed Carry course?
The course is 15 hours delivered over two days.
Does this course satisfy New Mexico’s initial training requirement for concealed carry?
Yes — the two-day, 15-hour class fulfills New Mexico’s initial concealed carry training requirement.
What topics are covered in the training?
Topics include state gun laws and the Concealed Handgun Carry Act of 2003, use-of-force principles, permitted and prohibited carry locations, safe storage and firearm maintenance, and shooting fundamentals.
Is there a live-fire component or qualification?
Yes — the course combines classroom instruction with the required live-fire qualification on the range.
Who operates the course in Albuquerque?
The course is offered by Calibers Shooters Sports Center.
Are there any clothing restrictions?
Yes — the course requests that participants do not wear low-cut shirts.