Las Cruces CCW

Las Cruces CCW exists because too many concealed carry instructors teach things that can land you in jail. The whole operation is owned and operated by active law enforcement officers who actually live in Las Cruces—not traveling instructors running classes out of hotels.

• •Instructors are current active law enforcement. This matters because Florida law requires law enforcement fingerprinting for CCW permits. Unlike most competitors, Las Cruces CCW can fingerprint you for Arizona and Florida licenses on the spot. You won't be hunting around trying to find a police department willing to do it.

• •They teach beginner-focused classes, not tactical training. Some instructors load CCW classes with advanced tactical scenarios that intimidate newcomers and don't belong in a licensing course. Las Cruces CCW treats the 15-hour NM requirement as exactly what it is: a licensing class. Tactical training is a separate conversation.

• •Deep dive into New Mexico law—actual depth. They review real-life surveillance video of situations you might face, showing what to do and what not to do. The classroom portion happens live via Zoom, then hands-on range training happens in person. This makes the 15-hour requirement bearable and interactive.

• •NM DPS Certificate (required for New Mexico residents)
• •Multi-state certificate (applies to additional states)
• •Fingerprinting for AZ and FL permits ($9 per card)
• •Expert answers to law enforcement interaction questions
• •Guarantee: If you don't pass, your remedial class is $10 (if you register within 90 days)

• •Format: 15 hours required for new permits
• •4 segments: firearm safety, New Mexico law deep-dive, video instruction with real scenarios, range qualification
• •Classroom: Live Zoom (from home)
• •Range: In-person instruction

• •Qualification Standard: 25 rounds total
• •15 rounds at 3 yards
• •10 rounds at 7 yards
• •12"×18" target
• •72% score needed to pass

• •Cost: $139 per class (other fees below are optional services)

• •You don't need to prepare much. Just register online in advance. If you want the Florida permit, order your fingerprint card from the State of Florida ahead of time (it's free). Bring it to class. If you forget, they have extras for $2.

• •Food and drink are allowed in class. Breaks are frequent. They've installed a hearing aid-compatible sound bar to accommodate hearing-impaired students. If you need any special accommodations, just ask.

• •Female perspective included. Portions of training address carrying and legal considerations from a woman's perspective.

• •No refunds, but flexible rescheduling. If you can't make your scheduled class, contact them and they'll move your payment to another date within a year.

New Mexico residents technically only need the NM CCW to carry in New Mexico. But if you ever plan to leave the state—even for a vacation—you're exposed without reciprocal permits. Arizona and Florida have the broadest reciprocity agreements. That's why Las Cruces CCW pushes getting all three: you're covered if you travel, and you don't have to guess which states honor which permits.

• •Contact: (575) 323-0777
• •Gift certificates available for friends or family

"We started LasCrucesCCW.com because of the sheer amount of crazy things being taught by other New Mexico concealed carry instructors that can land you in jail. It's much better to be taught by instructors that are current active law enforcement officers when your freedom is at stake."