Frontline Prepared runs beginner-friendly pistol training across Albuquerque and the surrounding metro — small classes, no intimidation, and no assumption of prior experience. Taught by a veteran, NM DPS-certified and USCCA-certified instructor.
Start with Pistol 1 to build the fundamentals, move into Pistol 2 to sharpen consistency and defensive skills, or take the two-day Pistol Track to complete both in one weekend. Looking for a women-only class instead? See our Women's Firearms Classes. Ready to carry concealed? See our NM CCW classes.
NM DPS CCW Certified · USCCA Certified Instructor · American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED · Stop the Bleed Instructor
The entry point to the Frontline Prepared pistol training track. Covers the four universal safety rules, how handguns work, ammunition selection, malfunction recognition, and the fundamentals of grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control — then puts it all to work in a structured live-fire range session. No prior experience required. A natural stepping stone into the NM CCW Initial course.
$125
Book Now →Where Pistol 1 builds knowledge, Pistol 2 builds consistency. Covers grip mechanics and the super push, eye dominance correction, reading your own shot groups, live malfunction clearance, emergency reloads, and the complete draw stroke from holster — drilled until it's automatic. High-volume range session: bring 500 rounds. Prerequisite: Pistol 1 or NM CCW Initial.
$150
Book Now →Pistol 1 and Pistol 2 back-to-back over one weekend — the complete path from new shooter to confident, consistent shooter. Day one builds the foundation. Day two makes it automatic. Bring a minimum of 650 rounds across both days. Save $50 versus booking individually. Enroll via the Pistol 1 link — Day 2 enrollment is confirmed at registration.
$225
Book Now →No. Pistol 1 is built for first-time shooters and covers safe handling, how handguns work, and the fundamentals before you fire a single round.
Start with Pistol 1 if you've never held a handgun. Already comfortable with the basics? Pistol 2 builds consistency with malfunction clearance, reloads, and draw stroke from the holster.
Pistol 2 is a high-volume range session — bring 500 rounds. The two-day Pistol Track requires a minimum of 650 rounds across both days.
Yes. Pistol 1 and Pistol 2 are a natural stepping stone into our NM CCW Initial course if you decide to carry concealed.