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One Shot at a Time
An Introduction to Hunting and Rifle Selection “One shot at a time,” a simple phrase I’ve repeated more than once. It’s a hunting reference, meaning you normally have one opportunity at a time to dispatch an animal accurately and humanely. It also carries a larger...

Securely Armed: Safely Storing Your Firearms
A mother of two young children recently came into Los Ranchos Gun Shop. She knew that a gun had the potential to be an excellent tool for keeping her and her children safe, but she was also keenly aware of the great responsibility that comes with owning such a...

Concealed Carry In New Mexico: The Basics
Maybe you’ve heard the term “concealed carry” already, or maybe it’s a new one to you. You might have even seen a man or woman with what you suspect to be a gun under their clothing while out and about and wondered, “is that something I can do?” or “where would I even...

Personal Defense Is Personal
Personal defense is just that—personal. When you’re considering purchasing your first firearm for personal defense, it’s important to remember that your needs are unique. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to the experience of choosing personal protection...

Firearm Accessories and After-Market Parts
When you're looking for firearms accessories in Albuquerque, NM, there's really only one place to go where you can be assured of purchasing the highest-quality parts available—and that's Los Ranchos Gun Shop. Of course, we also stock the best firearms in Albuquerque,...

Firearms Transfer in New Mexico
A firearms transfer is the act of physically transferring ownership or possession of a gun. In New Mexico, a new gun can only be transferred to a consumer through a gun dealer that has a Federal Firearms License (FFL). An FFL license is issued by the U.S. Bureau of...

Holiday Gun Shopping
There's no better time of year to make that important purchase of a hunting shotgun or a home defense shotgun than during the holiday season. Everyone who lives in the Albuquerque area either knows someone who hunts or has a need to defend their home against...

Benefits of Owning A Gun Safe in Albuquerque
Owning a gun safe in Albuquerque is all about safety and security for the gun owner, and that should be recognized as a major issue for everyone who keeps one or more guns on the premises. Gun safes come in many different sizes and shapes, starting with a handgun...

Albuquerque Gun Shop Talks About Tips for Hunting in New Mexico
There is a huge variety of possibilities for hunting in New Mexico, with everything from duck hunting and upland game hunting to prairie dogs and coyotes—even big-game hunting for elk, deer, antelope, and sheep. Big-game hunting is one of the most popular of these...

Purchasing Your First Firearm – What You Need to Know
When you're purchasing firearms in Albuquerque, you should be prepared with some basic knowledge that will ensure you end up with a gun that's right for you and that you meet the legal requirements for gun ownership. At Los Ranchos Gun Shop, we do everything we can to...