If you’re new to handguns, your first lesson should feel safe, structured, and confidence-building. Here’s what we cover in a beginner handgun basics lesson at Hive Defense Academy. Hive Defense Academy serves all of New Mexico with a focus on Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Corrales, Bernalillo, Belen, and Los Lunas. Safety first (always) We start with the core safety rules, safe handling, and how to verify a firearm is unloaded. If you’re bringing your own firearm, we’ll confirm it’
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