Concealed Handgun Carry Course

Our Concealed Handgun Carry Course will consist of 15 hours of classroom instruction and firing range time. You must attend the entire class to receive a certificate which must be submitted to DPS as part of your application. There is a 25 round handgun competency test that must be achieved to qualify for a certificate. This is a bare minimum and you are responsible to obtain and maintain proficiency with the firearm you intend to carry. You must be 21 years of age and a New Mexico resident.

  • Basic Firearms Safety
  • Understanding the Criminal Mindset
  • Combating Fear in a Life Threatening Situation
  • Strategies for Personal Security Inside and Outside the Home
  • Non-lethal Force Options for Self Defense
  • Understanding the Criminal/Civil Justice System
  • Justification for the use of Physical or Lethal Force
  • What constitutes “Self Defense” when using a firearm?
  • Where you can legally carry a firearm in New Mexico
  • Handling contact with law Enforcement while carrying a firearm
  • Interstate Travel with Firearms and Reciprocity

The cost of the class is $180 and does not include ammunition, firearms or the cost of the license fees with DPS. Range fees are included.

The new book “Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals” by Michael Martin compliments the course materials and is highly recommended reading. It may be purchased at a reduced cost during the class for $20.

ENROLLMENT- Limited to the first 10 students who sign up and pay. To confirm you reservation and reserve your seat full payment is due with your registration. Payments may be made by cash, check or credit card no later than 10 days before class. Please call for a registration form.

Instructor Bio: USCCA Instructor, Suarez International Certified for CRG 1 & 2, Force on Force, Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun, NRA Instructor for Pistol and Personal Protection in the Home, Range Safety Officer, Home Firearm Safety, New Mexico DPS Concealed Carry Instructor, Glock Armorer, Kalashnikov Armorer, Training in the following disciplines: handgun, carbine, Kalashnikov Rifle Gun fighting, Trauma Medicine, Force on Force, Point Shooting Progressions, Terrorist/Active Shooter, Pistol Gun fighting, Sniper, High Risk Operator, Target Focus Training, Advanced Rifle Gun Fighting and Combat Focused Shooting.

If you have questions or to register, please call David Beaty at 505-670-3131. We look forward to seeing you in class.

NRA Pistol Courses are available as well.