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Firearms instructors in New Mexico
- Beginner class length
- 4 hoursnational median of 561 classes; too few in New Mexico
- Beginner class price
- $125national median of 519 classes; too few in New Mexico
Firearms instructors in New Mexico
38 firearms instructors in New Mexico.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Defense Screening Solutions | Not listed | Not listed |
| ABQ Guns Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Archangel Defense Readiness Academy | Handgun Basics480 minFirst Aid, CPR, AED Training & KitsReal Estate Agent Safety 3 more coursesComprehensive Firearms TrainingNM Concealed Carry Course900 minOne-on-One Firearm Instruction60 min | $25Real Estate Agent Safety · Real estate agents · In person |
| BARELA FIREARMS Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bear Arms | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bosque Tactical | NRA Rifle Course900 minNew Mexico CCW900 minIntro to Handguns900 min | $150Intro to Handguns · In person |
| Bulldog Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calibers Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calibers Indoor Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Combat Arms, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Crane Guns & Ammo Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Concealed Carry / NRA Basic Pistol Class | Not listed |
| CRW Training Group | Not listed | Not listed |
| Desert Thunder Academy | New Mexico Concealed Carry Course900 min | $199.99New Mexico Concealed Carry Course · Women and men aspiring to obtain a New Mexico license to carry · Hybrid |
| Four Corners Tactical Shooters Academy | Not listed | Not listed |
| Los Alamos Sportsmen's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| MAGS Indoor Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mesilla Valley Shotgun Sports, Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nemesis Firearms Also: gunsmith, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| NRA Whittington Center Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| NRA Whittington Center Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Omni Arms Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Omni Tactical USA Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pro Defense NM | Not listed | Not listed |
| Quiet Professional Defense | Handgun 1300 minHandgun 2300 min | $275Handgun 1 · People new to firearms · In person |
| Right to Bear Arms Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Initial CCW Class (New Mexico Concealed Carry) | $200Initial CCW Class (New Mexico Concealed Carry) · In person |
| Sanchez Tactical | Not listed | Not listed |
| Security Concepts, Inc. Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Son Ova Gun FFL Arms Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Southwest Firearms | Not listed | Not listed |
| Strykers Shooting World Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Valor Tactical Group | Not listed | Not listed |
| Workhorse Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Workhorse Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| World Safety Organization | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zia Firearms Training | Concealed Handgun Carry Class900 min | $150Concealed Handgun Carry Class · In person |
| Zia Rifle & Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zia Rifle & Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zia Rifle & Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in New Mexico
Fewer than 10 training providers in New Mexico list a beginner class price, too few for a state figure. Nationally, the median is $125, from 519 classes.
| New Mexico | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | Too few listings | $125519 classes |
| Beginner class length | Too few listings | 4 hours561 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $95128 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | Too few listings | $127300 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $16096 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $10090 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125124 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | Too few listings | $130591 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 21, 2026. Read the first-class guide
New Mexico firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 38 firearms instructors in New Mexico, 0.8% of the national total and the 33rd most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Albuquerque has the most (16), followed by Las Cruces (6).
- firearms instructors listed
- 38
- of the national total
- 0.8%
- of 50 states by count
- 33rd
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.