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    Extending The Sheepdog Allegory

    http://www.practicaltacticaltraining.com/2011/11/the-two-kinds-of-sheepdogs/ I read up on sheepdogs (real sheepdogs that guard real sheep) and found some information that really fits the concealed carrier. I'd like to get your thoughts on my thoughts.
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    Mobile Reference Site

    Made another improvement to the website at http://www.practicaltacticaltraining.com/ Now, if you visit the site with your iPhone, Droid or other smart phone, it automatically redirects you to a mobile site with carry information for New Mexico including reciprocity maps, off limit places...
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    Restaurant Carry Checker Tool

    Unsure if it's legal to carry concealed in some restaurant? Now you can find out! http://www.practicaltacticaltraining.com/carrying-in-liquor-establishments-in-new-mexico/ It's basically a tool that searches for restaurants that are legal to carry in by city, county or zip code. Soon, I'll...
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    NM CHL now recognized in 27 states

    This actually happened in June, but it didn't really hit the news, so I'm letting people know about it. Arkansas and NM arrived at a reciprocity agreement, making for 27 states that recognize them. Now there are two official reciprocity agreements: AR and TX. More here...
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    Not only does LC mayor not ban guns, he carries one himself.

    http://www.practicaltacticaltraining.com/2011/09/cruces-mayor-respects-right-to-keep-and-bear-arms-and-exercises-those-rights/ Pretty nice to see somebody in government with a properly functioning brain.
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    NM Gun Rights Facebook Group

    http://www.facebook.com/groups/275469932469512/ Just wanted to let everybody here know about the new New Mexico Gun Rights Facebook group. Please join right away, and invite all of your friends. I'd like to get as many people on it as possible. Once we have a few people together, we'll start...
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    NM Gun Rights Facebook Group

    http://www.facebook.com/groups/275469932469512/ Just wanted to let everybody here know about the new New Mexico Gun Rights Facebook group. Please join right away, and invite all of your friends. I'd like to get as many people on it as possible. Once we have a few people together, we'll start...
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    Las Cruces Parks Changes Signs To Comply With State Law

    http://www.practicaltacticaltraining.com/2011/08/las-cruces-complies-with-state-law/ Short version of the story: I saw a sign prohibiting firearms in a park in Las Cruces. I was concerned that this sign might be used to harass open carriers, so I worked with the city parks staff to resolve the...
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    10% off NM CHL class for OCDO members

    http://www.practicaltacticaltraining.com/multistate-ccw/ Call the number on the site for the special. The classes are normally $99, drops to $89 for OCDO members. The class prices will go up to $109 in October, so it's a real steal for anybody interested.
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    How many here from Cruces?

    Just curious, how many on here from the City of the Garden of the Crosses?
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    Do you concealed carry part of the time?

    I was just curious how many of the people on here only OC, and how many do some concealed carry and some open carry. Plus to pick out whether it's a licensing vs. rights issue or practicality issue, I added some options.
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    Black Stripe CCW Permit?

    Somebody in another thread said that people with a black stripe permit get extra privileges. I asked in the thread and somebody said that it was for instructors. What's the deal with this?
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    Free Online NM 'Carry Without A Permit' Course

    Any time there's a gun show in Las Cruces, I set up a table to sell class seats and meet new people. Plus it gives me an excuse to spend all day at the show and stare at guns :) Unfortunately I get a lot of snide remarks from people who are against licensed carry. They think I'm part of some...
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    N.M. Use Of Force Laws

    Here's a link to an easy-to-use flowchart to aid in understanding New Mexico's use of force laws. Under the chart link are relevant statutes and jury instructions for direct reading.
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    NM CHL Turnaround Times?

    Back in March, many were getting their CHL back in 2-3 weeks. Now, I've got several students at 8 weeks and still no card in the mail. Anybody else seen the times getting longer?
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    Can somebody sum up the unamended SB93?

    I tried to read it, but it was just a list of changes to other laws. Sure, if I spent some time on it, I'd get it but having a simplified reference is nice.
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    I Wonder What Brewer's Excuse Is This Time

    http://www.azcentral.com/news/election/azelections/articles/2011/04/29/20110429arizona-guns-government-buildings-veto.html She'll be singing a different tune when she needs votes again.
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    A Clarification On Liquor Establishments

    http://www.practicaltacticaltraining.com/2011/04/a-clarification-on-liquor-establishments/ At this last weekend’s gun show, I had a gentleman come up asking me about the law concerning liquor establishments and firearms. I explained that any licensed liquor establishment (including places like...
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    NM Recognition of CO permits in jeopardy!

    Short story: NM DPS is concerned about people using TX and AZ permits instead of NM permits. They pushed for legislative changes and didn't get it so now they're doing something that could endanger reciprocity with other states. Basically they're using a novel interpretation of NM law to say...
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    NM Recognition of AZ permits in jeopardy!

    Short story: NM DPS is concerned about people using TX and AZ permits instead of NM permits. They pushed for legislative changes and didn't get it so now they're doing something that could endanger reciprocity with other states. Basically they're using a novel interpretation of NM law to say...
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