About Us

ABQ GUNS | ABOUT US 

We are a retail store front located on the west side of Albuquerque featuring quality merchandise for personal protection, concealed carry, and the overall shooting experience.  We are catering to woman, first time shooters, both active and retired Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Military and security professionals as well as opportunities for self-preservation.

A locally owned shop with certified and licensed New Mexico CCW and NRA Instructors that have the training and experience to aid you by educating and providing answers to your questions so you make an informed decision BEFORE you buy anything from us.  

We are not here to just make a sale, we are here to help you make the right decision for your needs.  

If we don’t have what you’re looking for in stock or on our web store shop.abqguns.com, we will special order it for you without any hidden fees OR we will offer a firearm transfer for only $15 each item (conditions apply.) 

OUR PEOPLE

Arnie Gallegos, Owner has over 20 years of experience with teaching personal protection inside and outside the home, is a commissioned Law Enforcement Officer with Jemez Springs Police Department for over eight years, certified NRA instructor and licensed New Mexico Concealed Carry Instructor for over ten years.

Arnie provides a unique perspective to fulfill your needs and can explain complex methodology in terms you can understand.  Above all, the ability to provide exceptional customer service.

  • Masters in Organizational Management (MAoM)
  • 10 years of personal protection and property security
  • Former college educator
  • Former network administrator
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • An avid sport shooter and hunter and maintains over 40 years’ experience with firearms of all types
  • former personal and property Security Officer
  • Security Coordinator – Special Events
  • Security Coordinator – Property
  • New Mexico Concealed Carry Instructor by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety
  • National Rifle Association (NRA) Range Safety Officer
  • National Rifle Association (NRA) Pistol Instructor
  • National Rifle Association (NRA)  Rifle Instructor

Sean Baros – Business Manager, NFA Specialist

  • Manager
  • 18 years of experience in the security industry
  • Silencer Shop Specialist
  • National Firearms Act (NFA) Compliance Officer
  • Excellent customer service you want and expect from a quality shop.     

Kelly Gallegos – Accounting Office Manager

  • Assoicate Owner
  • Purchasing agent
  • Masters degree
  • 6 years retail and back office experience
  • NICS Compliance Officer

Brad Gregerson – Weekly Sales and Support

  • 15 years experience in the firearms industry

Jack Hotelling – Weekend Sales

  • Retired Navy Veteran
  • 35 years experience in the firearms industry

Kasey Yates – Week Day Sales and Support

  • 15 years experience in firearms industry

Tyler Hollon – Weekend Sales

  • 2 years in the firearms industry

Wade Stenger – Shipping and Receiving

  • Airforce Veteran
  • Avid shooter
  • Competition shooter

Robert Davis – Internet Retail Supervisor

  • Avid Collector
  • Competitive shooter
  • 28 years retail experience

Dave Clark – Resident safety expert

  • Over 20 years experience in all types of safety counseling. 
  • A a former Firefighter, Arson investigator
  • Former Bernalillo County Sherriff Deputy
  • Dave is currently is in charge of employee training and customer service
  • Dave brings a unique perception to ABQ GUNS

Derren Owen

  • Sales and Information Manager
  • Sales Manager Firearm Shows
  • Purchasing Agent

Derren Owen Jr.

  • Avid Shooter and always willing to train with new people.
  • 12 Years Firearms Sales
  • 12 years Firearms Service

Sherri Owen

  • NICS Compliance at Firearms Shows
  • Purchasing Agent

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