NM INITIAL CONCEALED CARRY
- Sat, Jun. 27, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sun, Jun. 28, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, Jun. 27, 2026
- $175
- In-Class Time13 Hour(s)
- Range Time2 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
This two-day course meets all New Mexico DPS requirements for the initial concealed handgun carry license. Using USCCA's Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals curriculum, the course combines classroom instruction with live-fire range time covering everything you need to carry confidently and responsibly.
You'll learn how handguns work, how to handle and store them safely, how to shoot accurately under stress, and how New Mexico law defines when and how force may be used in self-defense. We'll also cover what happens in the immediate aftermath of a defensive encounter, because knowing how to act after matters as much as knowing how to respond in the moment.
Topics include safe handling and operation of handguns, shooting fundamentals, live-fire qualification, situational awareness and conflict avoidance, New Mexico and federal firearms laws, legal use of force, and violent encounter response and aftermath.
Upon successful completion you'll receive a certificate of completion from a NM DPS-approved instructor, which you submit with your concealed carry license application.
Course details: Two days, classroom and range. Live fire required. Bring your handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition.
Cancellation Policy: Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of a class date in order to receive a full refund. Classes cancelled less than 48 hours before the class will not be refunded.
What We'll Teach
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Lessons:
- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Gear and Gadgets
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
- Basic and Advanced Skills
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
Upcoming Class Dates for
NM Initial Concealed Carry
5 Upcoming
Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- FMJ
- Long Pants
- Thick Belt
- Close-toed Shoes
- Brimmed Hat
- Revolver
- Handgun
- Water / Beverage
- Lunch
- Pen & Notebook
- Bug Spray
- Sunscreen
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Holster
- Range Bag
What is Provided
- Water / Beverage
- Targets
- Bug Spray
- Sunscreen
- Speed Loader
Training Powered By:
We Educate. We Train. We Save Lives.
- Ongoing training to keep your family safe
- Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors