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I've seen it all over the years. People will shoot at anything they can get their hands on. I get it. It’s fun to shoot stuff. The smell of freshly burned gunpowder, the explosion of debris, and of course, that satisfying crack of sound each time you let off a shot....

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...

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...