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Zia Rifle & Pistol Club

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Airgun-confirmed venue. Direct evidence of airgun acceptance at this range — though policies can still change, so check current hours/rules before traveling.

About this range Strong evidence

Zia Rifle and Pistol Club is a member-owned non-profit shooting facility founded in 1959, operating from a leased range in Montessa Park south of Albuquerque. The club features East and West outdoor range areas plus a 6-point indoor range, supporting Junior Olympic air rifle programs, 4-H rifle/shotgun/pistol training, BSA Scout merit-badge instruction, ARA Rimfire Benchrest Silhouette, and pistol-caliber lever gun silhouette. The Junior Division loans equipment to local 4-H programs and supports JR ROTC athletes through the USA Shooting Junior Olympic pipeline. NRA-affiliated. Members-only access with periodic orientation classes for new applications. Active women's-only pistol and personal protection programs twice yearly. One of the longest-running continuously-operating shooting clubs in the New Mexico high desert.

Airgun policy at this range STATE-LEVEL TIER C (implied permit): NMDGF ranges open to all firearms. Listed in the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish state shooting ranges directory (Private). NM agency-listed ranges typically permit airguns under standard rifle/pistol rules. Phone canvass recommended. | USAS State Junior Olympic Air Rifle + Air Pistol host 2024-2025 (Zia R&P Club, Albuquerque — Joel Martin match director — Dec 28, Jan 25, Feb 15).
Restrictions / notes https://www.google.com/maps/dir//35.0155953706,-106.590939998/@35.0155953706,-106.590939998,2030m/data=!3m1!1e3
Disciplines

What gets shot here

10m / PrecisionBenchrestSilhouette

archery, pistol, rifle, rimfire, sporting clays, tactical, trap; Air Rifle, Air Pistol (USAS State JO 2024-2025 host — 3 dates)

Venue type

About the venue

NM Department of Game & Fish-listed shooting range (Private ownership)

New Mexico state policy · NOT specific to this range
Tier C

Implied permit — state framework is airgun-friendly but rules are silent.

NMDGF ranges open to all firearms

Evidence NM has no significant state-level airgun restrictions. NMDGF ranges open to all firearms.

State-level restrictions Standard rules.

This describes New Mexico state-level airgun law. Rules at this specific range may be stricter — always confirm with the range directly before traveling.

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Last verified 2026-05-03
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Important

Always call ahead.

Range policies change — sometimes mid-season. Indoor lanes update caliber rules, clubs revise membership requirements, and public ranges suspend airgun access without warning. Confirm current policy by phone or website before you make the trip.