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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...

Advantages of Reloading Your Own Ammo
There are a number of benefits to reloading your own ammo as opposed to purchasing cartridges for your rifle. Many experienced hunters and shooters are aware of these benefits. If you are new to the experience of reloading your own ammo, but are interested in gaining...

Different Types of Gun Suppressors in Albuquerque
Gun suppressors are a very handy accessory that can be used to significantly dampen the sound made by many handguns, rifles or shotguns when fired. The different types of suppressors vary by how much sound they dampen, which guns they can attach to, how much they...

Black Powder Rifles & Supplies in Albuquerque
Black powder enthusiasts in New Mexico have great options open to them for enjoying the target-shooting aspect of the sport or participating in the annual black powder hunting season. To be ready for these excellent pursuits, you should take advantage of having one of...

Different Types of Pistols in Albuquerque
To the untrained eye, some special pistols can look more like rifles, because from end to end, they are much longer than a typical handgun. However, the technical definition of a pistol is really a handgun whose chamber is integral with the barrel, i.e., it can be...

Finding the Best Holster for Your Sidearm
Before we get into specific types of holsters for your carry gun, there are a few general ideas to keep in mind. The first is that you should look for a holster which is well-crafted and made of high quality materials, like all those you'll find at the Los Ranchos Gun...