Training
3 upcoming classes / 13 programs / 1 instructor
NRA Whittington Center
Shooting Range in Raton, NM
The NRA Whittington Center is the nation’s premier shooting facility, offering 25 ranges across 33,300 acres, expert firearms training through Whittington University, guided hunts, lodging, a museum, and youth programs near Raton, New Mexico.
- Phone
- +18004944853
- Website
- nrawc.org
- Directions
- Open map directions
Range details
10 lanes / 3700 yd max / 3 range areas
Public access listed
Quick Answers
What kind of range is it?
Public access
- Outdoor rifle, shotgun range with 10 lanes, up to 3700 yards
- Skeet with 1 field
- Trap with 1 field
- Sporting Clays with 1 field
- 3700 yard maximum listed distance
What services are available?
Retail store
Are classes listed?
3 dated classes, 10 course offerings
Classes and Training Programs
Upcoming Classes
Class Defensive
Defensive Pistol I
- Price
- $150.00
Day 1: 0730-1130 Classroom Instruction; 1130-1300 Lunch; 1300-1600 Static Fire Drills – High Ready Position - 7yd line. Day 2: 0730-1130 Static Fire Drills – Holstered Position - 7yd/12yd line; 1130-1300 Lunch; 1300-1600 Individual Movement Drills/Principles of Cover; 1600 Final Lecture.
Class CCW
New Mexico Concealed Carry Course
- Price
- $150.00
Day One: 0800 - 1700; Day Two: 0800 - 1700. Purpose is to educate New Mexico citizens on legal aspects of concealed handgun carry and safe, efficient use of handguns.
Class Defensive
Defensive Pistol Refresher Course
- Price
- $150.00
Day 1: 0730-1200 - Static Fire Drills, Principles of Cover (PoC), PoC Movement Drills on a Reactive Fire Range.
- Prerequisites
- Previous Whittington U student who has taken at least Defensive Pistol I and successfully completed it
- Equipment
- Weather appropriate clothing
Training Programs
Course Defensive
Defensive Pistol II
Intermediate to Advanced Level Defensive Sidearm instruction focusing on cognitive disconnect under emotional duress.
Course Defensive
Defensive Pistol III
Advanced Defensive Sidearm instruction building on prior courses; emphasizes advanced techniques and real-world application.
Course Defensive
Defensive Pistol Masters: No Light
Advanced training in low-light and no-light defensive pistol scenarios.
Course Defensive
Defensive Pistol Masters: Risk Assessment
Advanced training in threat assessment and decision-making under stress.
Course NRA Beginner
NRA Basic Pistol Course
- Duration
- 1 day
Fundamental pistol safety, handling, and shooting skills for beginners.
Course NRA Beginner
NRA Basic Rifle Course
- Duration
- 1 day
Fundamental rifle safety, handling, and shooting skills for beginners.
Course NRA Beginner
NRA Basic Shotgun Course
- Duration
- 1 day
Fundamental shotgun safety, handling, and shooting skills for beginners.
Course NRA Instructor
NRA-NMLRA Instructor Muzzleloading Shooting (Non-BIT)
Prepares previous NRA Muzzleloading students to become Certified NRA-NMLRA Instructors through practical exercises and certification exam.
Course
WU Archery Shooter Course
- Duration
- 1 day
Instruction in recurve and compound archery techniques for shooters of all levels.
Course
Extreme Long Range Precision Rifle
- Duration
- 3 days
Precision rifle training focused on 1000 yards and beyond, using all centerfire cartridges.
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Shooting Ranges
- Also listed as
- Firearm Instructors
- Legal name
- National Rifle Association of America
- Google rating
- 4.8 from 127 reviews
- ZIP
- 87740
Social Links
Profile Details
Range Access
- Access
- Public
- Max distance
- 3,700 yards
- Services
- Retail store
Lane Areas
Outdoor
10 lanes 3700 yards Weapons: Rifle, Shotgun
Clay Fields
Skeet
1 field 5 stations per field
Trap
1 field 5 stations per field
Sporting Clays
1 field 8 stations per field
Long Range Shooting Outdoor Shooting Ranges PRS Competition Ranges Skeet Shooting Ranges Sporting Clays Ranges Trap Shooting Ranges
Training and Classes
- Established
- 1970
- Certifications
- NRA Certified Training, USA Archery Level II Instructor/Coach
- Regions served
- New Mexico
- Service bundles
- Guided Hunts, Unguided Hunts
Instructor Roster
Robert 'Mac' McIvor
Lead Instructor
Archery Archery Shooting Technique Shot Analysis Via Video Target Panic And Trigger Control USA Archery Level II Instructor/Coach PSE Certified Instructor Lead Instructor For The WU Archery Shooter Course; Videotapes And Analyzes Student Shots To Improve Technique.
Robert 'Mac' McIvor has nearly 50 years of experience with recurve and compound bows. He is a former NASP Instructor, student of PSE Master Coach Alexander Kirillov, and a certified USA Archery Level II Instructor/Coach.
Concealed Carry Classes PRS Long Range Instruction
Map
Loading map...
Primary location: 34025 U.S. 64 West, Raton NM 87740
Map location from the published directory record.
USA Arms Reviews
Share a direct experience with NRA Whittington Center. Reviews are queued for moderation before they appear on USA Arms.
Listed In
Firearm Instructors
Sources and Updates
USA Arms builds directory profiles from published business information, public records, and owner-submitted corrections when available. Confirm hours, inventory, fees, services, and eligibility requirements directly with the business before visiting.
Sources checked include nrawc.org.
Last reviewed: July 9, 2026.
Corrections
See bad data on this listing? Flag wrong categories, incorrect public details, missing data, duplicate records, or closed businesses for review.