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New Mexico Concealed Handgun License (CHL)
Albuquerque and New Mexico

Services offered by Storm Tight LLC

New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) approved Concealed Handgun License (CHL) Classes

National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Instructors in Pistol and Personal Home Protection

DPS approved and NRA Certified Instructors (female & male)

NRA Range Safety Officers (female & male)

Do you want to apply for a New Mexico Concealed Handgun License (CHL)?  State of New Mexico, Department of Public Safety (DPS) approved concealed handgun license instruction is offered to residents of New Mexico and military personnel (and spouses) with Permanent Duty assignments in New Mexico.  Services include instruction and DPS required certification needed to apply for the Concealed Handgun License issued by the State of New Mexico as prescribed by the Concealed Handgun Carry Act of 2005, Chapter 29, Article 19.

• Classes are scheduled to accommodate group registrations and private instruction. 

• Fees include Instruction, Certification, and Firing Range Expenses.

• Classes are structured to accommodate group size and diversity in levels of shooting experience. 

• Classroom hours can be arranged for weekdays, weekends, daytime or evening.

• Full daytime classes start @ 9:00am and end @ 5:30pm, with appropriate breaks, including time for lunch. Half-day classes can be arranged.  Evening classes start @ 6:00pm.

• Storm Tight generally uses the City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park on the west mesa for the firing range sessions of the class. The range is open Wednesdays through Sundays, and closed Monday & Tuesdays.  Here is a link to the range's website. Albuquerque Shooting Range Park  On appropriate occasions, other firing ranges in New Mexico may be used.

Instructors, Al & Joan, are a husband and wife team that focuses on group, gender-specific, or private one-on-one instruction.  Both are NRA Certified Instructors and DPS approved to provide CHL instruction and certifications.

To clarify and explain our current services for the benefit of our established customers:  Al, as the principal of "New Mexico Guns LLC" elected to not renew his Federal Firearms License (FFL), issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF or BATFE).  It expired in the Spring of 2009.  He subsequently sold the entity, "New Mexico Guns LLC" and its' related Internet domains known as www.NewMexicoGuns.com and www.NMGuns.com to a third party, who possesses an FFL.  Requests for the sale or transfer of firearms are now being referred to the acquiring party.  They can be contacted through either of the aforementioned websites.

Al & Joan continue to offer specialized attention and scheduling of CHL related instruction and certifications.  Also available are NRA youth classes, and NRA adult courses in pistols as well as personal protection in the home.  These classes of firearm instruction would be suitable for those not seeking to obtain a concealed handgun license, but desiring to receive some basic gun-handling guidance.  Specialized services continue to be offered to non-profit organizations, senior citizen groups, the physically-challenged, and those in public, private, and home-schooling educational programs.  Be sure to inquire as to our special arrangements for individuals in full-time not-for-profit Christian ministries.

Please review our web page titled "ConcealedHandgunLicense" for more information.  And if you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Classes Currently Available for Registration

New Mexico Concealed Handgun License (CHL):

• All currently scheduled classes through February 2010 are full.

• If you have a group of four or more participants, we can add a class schedule convenient to your group.

Please use the Registration Form to enroll in the above classes.  Our classes do fill up fast.

We remove classes from the above listing and our Registration Form when capacity has been reached, which is typically 4 to 8 students to accommodate individual instruction and attention. 

If you have a group of four (4) or more, or prefer private instruction, we can add a class with scheduled dates and times convenient for you or your group.  Please contact us if you would be interested attending a future class that becomes available.

New Mexico Concealed Handgun License Mid-Term Re-Qualification:

• Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:00am

• Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:00am

• All other currently scheduled CHL Mid-Term renewal classes are full.

• If you have a group of four or more participants, we can add a class schedule convenient for your group.

Please use the Registration Form to enroll in the above classes. 

Reminder to all that currently hold a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) - Re-qualification (Firing range) According to the New Mexico Concealed Handgun Act, everyone that holds a CHL must re-qualify with each category and caliber of handgun listed on the concealed handgun license.  That re-qualification must occur between the 22nd and 26th month of the currently issued license. [New Mexico Concealed Handgun Carry Act of 2003 with Rules & Regulations as Amended in 2005, Chapter 29, Law Enforcement, Article 19, Concealed Handgun Carry, {29-19-6.H}]  Please contact us if you would be interested attending a future class that becomes available.

New Mexico Concealed Handgun License Renewal:

• Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:00am

• Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:00am

• All other currently scheduled CHL renewal classes are full.

• If you have a group of four or more participants, we can add a class schedule convenient for your group.

Please use the Registration Form to enroll in the above classes.

Reminder to all that currently hold a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) - Renewal of your 4 year CHL license - According to the New Mexico Concealed Handgun Act, everyone that holds a CHL must submit to the department, amongst other documents, in order to renew a concealed handgun license ... a certificate of completion of a four-hour refresher firearms training course approved by the department.  [New Mexico Concealed Handgun Carry Act of 2003 with Rules & Regulations as Amended in 2005, Chapter 29, Law Enforcement, Article 19, Concealed Handgun Carry, {29-19-6.F(3)}] Please contact us if you would be interested attending a future class that becomes available. 

Basic Handgun Instruction:

• Currently all scheduled classes are full.

Please use the Registration Form to enroll in the above classes.

In addition to our Concealed Handgun License (CHL) classes, we do offer basic handgun instruction.  This class is suitable for those that do not currently have an interest in obtaining a New Mexico Concealed Handgun License.  By attending the Segments #2 & #3 of our scheduled Concealed Handgun License (CHL) class, the student will receive information and instruction on the safe-handling and storing of handguns, as well as appropriate shooting techniques.   We do strongly recommend that basic handgun students attend (although it is not required) our Segment #1 session, if at all possible, as it covers New Mexico & Federal law/regulations regarding the ownership, possession, and use of firearms.  Nevertheless, attendance at our Segment #2 class is requisite before attending Segment #3 at the firing range.  See a broad course description below.  Whether you are 101 or 21 years of age, if you understand the value/need to have a basic understanding in the safe use of a handgun, this basic handgun class instruction is a good starting point ... even if you have never fired a handgun before!  If you would like to be included in our next scheduled class that is open for registration please contact us.

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New Mexico Concealed Handgun License (CHL) Class Information:

Storm Tight schedules Concealed Handgun License (CHL) classes to accommodate groups of four (4) or more (e.g., family, friends, co-workers, social acquaintances, etc.) registering to attend at the same time, or those seeking private instruction.  The group leader or private instruction party should contact us for dates and times that would be convenient to the group/individual and we will schedule a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) class.

• After a group class has been scheduled, and if the group would like to invite others to attend those sessions, we will post the dates and times here on our web site.  Other individuals (not affiliated with the group) that would like to attend those Concealed Handgun License (CHL) classes are encouraged to register once we post those available class dates.  Our classes fill up quickly.

• Private Concealed Handgun License (CHL) classes for individuals are always available.  Typically, those that would prefer more individualized instruction on the proper use and handling of a handgun find the private lessons much more rewarding.  We find this type of instruction most suitable for those with limited shooting experience, as well as spouses and family members that want to participate together.

• Our classes are set up in "segments", each of which cover a different Concealed Handgun License (CHL) subject.  Attendance at all four segments will be needed to successfully complete the minimum 15 hour Concealed Handgun License (CHL) course in accordance with New Mexico Concealed Handgun License (CHL) statutes.  These session could be made up of several evening classes and a half-day class at the firing range; two (2) full day classes, such as on consecutive days, such as a Friday & Saturday, or two consecutive Fridays or two consecutive Saturdays, etc.  There is flexibility in scheduling day and/or evening sessions to accommodate participants needs.  Contact us for more information.

• The New Mexico Concealed Handgun License Act requires a re-qualification certification for CHL holders within their 22nd and 26th month of an existing four year license.  That re-qualification certification can be arranged by registering to attend one of our posted mid-term requalification sessions or one of our posted Segment #4 sessions, either of which meet at the firing range on the scheduled date. 

• The New Mexico Concealed Handgun License Act requires that current Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders attend a four+ hour classroom and firing range certification before applying for a renewal of their CHL.   That re-qualification certification can be arranged by registering to attend one of our posted Segment # 4 sessions.  Contact us for more information.

We use a semi-private area of the firing range, which allows the students to be distanced, both visually and protectively, from other shooters that may be using other parts of the public range.

If you wish to schedule a group Concealed Handgun License (CHL) class, please contact us.

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Basic Handgun Instruction

This is a class that focuses on basic firearm instruction in the fundamentals of safe-guarding and safe-handling of a firearm.  This information and instruction is included in our Concealed Handgun License (CHL) class Segments # 2 & 3.  Those interested in basic firearm instruction, but that do not currently desire to apply for the New Mexico Concealed Handgun License, should register for our Segments # 2 & 3 classes, but not Segments # 1 & 4.  Included in this instruction, but not exclusive / limited to it by any means, will be the National Rifle Association's (NRA) First Steps Pistol Orientation material.

This course covers:

• Types of handguns (e.g., revolver, semi-automatic, double action, single action, etc.);

• Practices and procedures for safe conduct and handling of handguns, including the loading and unloading of revolvers and/or semi-automatic pistols;

• Proper techniques when handling, storing and securing handguns;

• Basics of maintaining handguns;

• Child safety precautions;

• Firing positions (e.g., Isosceles, Weaver);

• Sight alignment and sight picture;

• Trigger "press" versus "squeeze" or "pull";

• Breathing and follow-through;

• Possible firearm malfunctions (e.g., failure to feed, misfires, hang-fires, jams, stove-pipes, squib loads, etc.);

• Live firing of practice rounds;

• And much more! ...

Equipment needed for the class:

• Handguns. Either semi-automatic and/or revolver of any caliber. 

• Ammunition.  We suggest 50 to 100 rounds, and more if your budget allows, as there will be ample time for shooting to gain familiarity with the firearm(s) and to work on fundamentals essential for accuracy.

• Holsters designed to securely hold the firearms for when the student is not at the firing line and shooting.

• Eye & ear protection.

We use a semi-private area of the firing range, which allows the students to be distanced, both visually and protectively, from other shooters that may be using other parts of the public range.

Additionally, if the student decides after completing this basic handgun class that they would like to qualify for the New Mexico Concealed Handgun License (CHL), this class would satisfy at least half of the required 15+ hours needed to apply for their CHL.  The final CHL qualifying hours (i.e., Segments # 1 & 4) would need to be through Storm Tight LLC (i.e., our basic handgun training is not transferrable to another instructor that may be offering CHL classes.).   Those final CHL qualifying hours should be completed within 60 days after finishing this basic handgun class. A discounted cost for the final CHL qualifying sessions would be offered @ $25.00 for the instruction and certification plus an additional $15.00 firing range expense that would be needed to fire the category and caliber of handguns as covered under the CHL regulations.

If you have any questions or wish to register for this class, please contact us. 

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Special or private classes and instruction:

• Senior adults;

• Physically challenged;

• Females-only;

• Youth programs;

• Civic organizations;

• Social clubs;

• Religious groups;

• Public & private schools;

• Home school programs;

• etc.

Significant discounts provided to non-profit groups, such as the Boy/Girl Scouts, organized ministries, volunteer civic programs, or private and home schools that receive no tax support, etc.  Contact us for your specific needs.

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Class Fees - Please note that instruction / certification & / or firing range fees are subject to change until an applicant's Registration Form has been received and acknowledged.  The below stated fees have been up-dated and are current & valid as of Monday, February 01, 2010

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