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Article: Record number take concealed weapon class.
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- The Brownsville Herald (Brownsville, TX)
- Article date:
- January 22, 2007
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Byline: Juan MuNoz
Jan. 22--More than 70 people attended a concealed weapons license course Saturday at American Firing Range Inc., hoping to soon be able to carry a handgun at all times. Some enrolled in the course for additional experience, while others sought self-protection. "If it's available to you, you should do it," said Jaime Escobedo, president of American Firing Range Inc. "Its like insurance, you never know when you will use it," he said. Sixty-six men and 12 women attended the course, making it the biggest class ever taught in Brownsville's history, Escobedo said. He explained that usually the 10-hour course is one day long. ...