Equal gender presence marks New Mexico CCW classes
Former Air Force police officer Mike Gibson teaches CCW courses with Sentinel Firearms Training in Rio Rancho. Enrollment is roughly equal between men and women, and students learn safety and awareness as essential components, not reliance on a gun alone. Jill, a recent student, describes personal reasons for obtaining a carry permit and notes a shift toward self defense amid ongoing concerns about violence. Fees and background checks accompany permit applications, with fingerprinting required after class completion.
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Private gun use in self defense overstated say VPC study
Violence Policy Center analysis of federal data finds that private citizens rarely use guns to kill criminals or stop crimes. In 2013 just 211 justifiable firearm homicides occurred, while 7,838 criminal firearm homicides happened, with 20 states reporting zero justifiable cases.
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Silent Assassin Krystle Jim Blazes Trail From ARHS to Rio Rancho
Krystle Jim, once dubbed the silent assassin, rose from Kirtland and ARHS to star at Rio Rancho High School and later excel in college basketball. Now an assistant coach at Cibola High, she reflects on growth, culture shifts, and the journey from reservations to halls of fame.
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