Enhance your understanding of responsible firearm handling and safety with our expertly designed online gun safety course. Filmed in a professional production studio with a retired police instructor, our Introduction to Handgun Safety course provides an engaging and informative learning experience about gun safety from the comfort of your home. This course is tailored for individuals seeking to gain essential knowledge on firearm handling, safety, and legal compliance, making it ideal for new gun owners or anyone looking to refresh their skills.

What You Need To Know

• The course is called Introduction to Handgun Safety
• Quick, simple, engaging, and convenient.
• Accepted by many New Mexico courts and other organizations for verifiable gun safety training.
• Course is free, optional traceable certificate available for purchase upon successful completion.
• Revisit the course content whenever you like to brush up.

Whether you're new to firearms, seeking court-mandated gun safety training, or aiming to become a more responsible gun owner, our online gun safety class provides a comprehensive and flexible learning platform that fits into your busy schedule.

This is the course accepted by many New Mexico Courts and other organizations to satisfy legal requirements.  Press the green button to sign up and get started for free!

Please note: This gun safety class online does not qualify you to obtain an New Mexico concealed handgun permit. The course is designed to satisfy gun safety training requirements for New Mexico courts, private security companies, adoption agencies, insurance companies, gun clubs, and a variety of other types of organizations.

Why Choose Our New Mexico Firearm Safety Course?

• Expert Instruction: Taught by a retired law enforcement officer, ensuring that all information is accurate and practical.
• Flexible Learning: Access our course on any device—computer, tablet, or smartphone—at your convenience, making learning possible wherever you are.
• Free Online Gun Safety Course with Certificate: Enjoy our comprehensive firearms safety course for free, without advertisements. You have the opportunity to purchase a certificate upon successful completion for $89.99.
• Comprehensive Content: Covering key topics such as gun handling fundamentals, safe transportation and storage practices, and defensive firing techniques, this online gun safety class enhances your preparedness and safety.

New Mexico Court Required Gun Safety Training

Many New Mexico courts and prosecutor's offices accept online safety certificates for required training, but policies vary by jurisdiction. If you plan to use a certificate for a court requirement, check with the requesting office ahead of purchase to confirm acceptance. For general safety refreshers, or new firearm owners, the course offers a practical, time‑efficient way to build safer habits.

If you represent a court or other requiring authority, please visit our Courts and Other Requiring Authorities page to learn everything you need to know about the mechanics of the course.  Introduction to Handgun Safety is trusted by hundreds of accepting authorities, including court juirisdictions, state governments, movie studios, adoption agencies, gun clubs, and secondary schools.  Our system allows for real time validation of presented ceretificates, so you can be sure that the presented certificate is legitimate.

Some of the course pedagogical & functional highlights:

• A comprehensive study guide to allow students to follow along and take notes.
• Students can revisit course content any time they like.
• Six carefully structured video sections, each followed by a brief 10-question quiz, randomly drawn from a rotating quiz bank.
• A comprehensive, 30 question final exam to ensure mastery.
• Identity verification through financial instrument tie-in.
• The ability for authorities to quickly verify the validity of certificates through a back-end module.

Course Cost and Structure

• Cost: The Introduction to Handgun Safety  is free of charge to take. Simply register to begin your learning journey.
• Completion Certificate: If you wish to obtain a completion certificate, you can purchase it at the end of the course for $89.99—one of the most affordable options available!

How the Class Works

Our online firearm safety course is structured for your convenience and ease of use:

• Accessible Anytime: Use any device to access the course at any moment. No software downloads are needed—just a web browser.
• Progress Tracking: Start and stop at your convenience; our system remembers where you left off.
• Engaging Format: The course consists of six video sections, each followed by a short multiple-choice quiz to reinforce your understanding.
• Comprehensive Review: After all modules, you’ll complete a final comprehensive exam to ensure mastery of the material.

Most learners finish the entire course in approximately 90 minutes, providing a time-efficient way to build important firearm safety skills.

Start Your Journey Toward Safer Gun Ownership Today!

Whether your goal is to become a more responsible gun owner, to improve your self-defense techniques, or simply to fulfill legal or court requirements, American Firearms Training is here to support you through high-quality, convenient firearm training classes.

Our gun safety class online is available at your fingertips, and with most people completing it in around 90 minutes, you can start today to enhance your knowledge and skills for safe firearm handling.

Good luck, stay safe, and shoot responsibly!