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15 hr Initial Conceal Carry License

  • Completion of the class fulfills the New Mexico 15 hr training requirement for application for a concealed handgun carry license.  

  • The cost is $150.  We offer a reduced rate of $250 for couples.  The cost includes the course, completion certificate, reference material, range fees and tax.  

4 hr Renewal

  • Completion of the class fulfills the New Mexico 4 hr training requirement for renewal application for a concealed handgun carry license.  

  • The course consists of discussion on the changes to the NM handgun laws, use of deadly force refresher, review of the application process, and shooting the qualification course.  

  • The cost is $75/person.

2 hr Refresher

  • Completion of the class fulfills the New Mexico 2 hr training requirement for the training required at the midpoint of your concealed handgun carry license.  

  • The course consists of reshooting the shooting qualification course.  

  • The cost is $50/person.  

 

General Course Information

Initial 15 hour training classes are usually conducted over a weekend at the City Shooting Park Range (Saturday & Sunday, 9:00am – 4:30pm).  

Course topics include:

(1) Mental conditioning and situational awareness\

(2) Knowledge of and safe handling of double-action revolvers and semiautomatic handguns;

(3) The Modern technique of the pistol;

(4) Techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to control a violent confrontation;

(5) Live fire of a handgun;

(6) Techniques and methods for concealed carry;

 (7) Federal, state and local criminal and civil laws pertaining to the purchase, ownership, transportation, use and possession of handguns; (the NM concealed carry license application process is covered in detail) 

Our classes feature both live instruction and nationally recognized video to give you a thorough and entertaining classroom experience. We've had many satisfied students and we are committed to total course excellence.

Equipment list for 15 hr course

  • Pen or pencil and a small notebook.  You will be given a number of handouts.

    Brown bag lunch (and snacks if you desire) on both days as there are no restaurants close by and we will work through lunch on both days. 

  • Concealed handgun carry application package.  Prior to the first day of class pick up and bring to class a concealed handgun carry application package from the Department of Public Safety, located at:

    Special Investigation Division/Concealed Carry Unit

    6301 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 310 (Darth Vadar building south of Coronado mall)

Or download from the DPS website at http://www.dps.nm.org/lawEnforcement/ccw/docs/completeAct05.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please print out the statues and rules along with the application and the authorization for release of information form.

  • HANDGUN: Your personal firearm(s) that you plan to qualify with and all available magazines and speed-loaders.  This should be a safe and serviceable firearm.  If you do not own a handgun, don’t worry!  The course is designed to help you determine which handgun is best suited for you.  The NM concealed carry law distinguishes between a revolver and a semiautomatic with regards to qualification.  If you wish to have both a semi and a revolver on your license, you will need to qualify with both types of handguns.  NM law also states that you are legal to carry anything smaller in diameter than the caliber you qualify with, so you only have to qualify with the largest caliber revolver and/or semiautomatic you wish to have on your license.  You do not have to qualify with both types of handguns if you so wish.  Please do not bring live ammunition to the classroom, only unloaded firearms!

  • AMMUNITION: You will need to bring 50 rounds of the appropriate ammunition for each caliber and handgun.  This quantity will cover all contingencies.  The DPS qualification course consists of 25 rounds total (10 rounds at seven yards and 15 rounds at three yards) at a 12 inches by 18 inches target (yes, that’s huge).  You must score a 72% to pass.  Please do not bring ammunition into the classroom!

  • HOLSTER:  Along with your firearm, please bring the holster(s) or other method of concealment you plan on utilizing for concealed carry.  Once again, the course is designed to help you choose the method that is best for you, so, if you don’t own a holster or other concealed carry equipment, don’t rush out and buy anything!  The instructor has a number of holsters and other concealed carry products for you to try out.  

  • "EYES & EARS"   Eye and ear protection...enough said.