Riclin Firearms Training, LLC

An Interesting Thought… Here are a couple of interesting comments from the GetofftheX forum. As you watch the news and see what is happening in our world today, give these thoughts some consideration…

“Resist! We each have a duty to ourselves, our loved ones, our neighbors, our community, our city, our state and our country to resist criminals. Reasoning with a thug who believes that his failures are because of people just like you is not likely to be helpful…Resist!

How will you respond if you are confronted by evil as some of us have been in the past and some of us will be in the future? If you have not decided ahead of time what you will do, you will likely do nothing. Those who fight back often win and survive. Those who surrender never win and often die a horrible death. Have you made your decision? Remember, no decision is a decision to do nothing.”

Private or Individualized Training… More people have been scheduling individual or small group classes to meet their specific training needs. If your particular training needs are not being met by our regular classes, or you desire some on-on-one instruction to improve your shooting skills, please let me know. I’m willing to travel to your locale if we can work out the logistics.

February Concealed Carry Class… February 11 & 12…this is our regular monthly concealed carry class. Completion of this class meets the training requirement for a New Mexico Concealed Handgun License and enables you to apply for that license. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for the class, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Defensive Carbine Class… Held on January 19 was a big success. After sighting in their carbines, participants did a variety of close quarters defensive drills including moving while shooting, shooting from their strong and weak sides, utilizing cover, shooting around above and under barricades, ‘slicing the pie,’ and finally some longer range shooting to see how accurate their carbines were out to 350 yards.

Defensive Shotgun Class… Will be on Thursday March 8. This class will teach the basics of using your shotgun in defensive situations. For more information, or to sign up for the class, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040. Note…this is not a beginner’s class. If you are not comfortable shooting your shotgun, contact me about a basic shotgun class.

Ladies Concealed Carry Retreat… The First Annual Ladies Concealed Carry Retreat will be held on March 24 & 25, 2012 at the beautiful Sacramento Assembly, south of Cloudcroft. Sponsored jointly by Riclin Firearms Training, LLC and SAFE, LLC, this will be a 2 day retreat with 4 shooting sessions and some other fun and interesting activities designed to improve your defensive shooting skills as well as to assist you in applying those skills in defensive situations. Meals and lodging are included. There are 12 slots available for this first retreat. This retreat is not intended for beginners. Participants must have a New Mexico concealed carry license or equivalent training.

Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. For further information contact me at 575.430.3040 or riclin@tularosa.net or Coralie Carrier at 575.644.1692 or safeinlc@aol.com.

Refresher Class… Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your license to see if you need to take a Refresher (2 years after the issue date of your license) or a Renewal (2 months prior to the expiration date on your license).

Alamogordo Ladies Concealed Carry Group… The next meeting of the Alamogordo Ladies Concealed Carry Group will be February 16, 2012, at Casa de Suenos restaurant in Tularosa. We will be meeting at 6:00 for dinner and a brief program. If you know someone interested in concealed carry but hasn’t made a final decision, invite them to the join us.

Las Cruces Ladies Concealed Carry Group… This ladies group will be meeting on February 15, 2012 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm at the Command Bunker at 415 S. Valley in Las Cruces. All ladies are welcome. Whether you are in Las Cruces that day, or make a trip over just for the meeting, you will find this a very interesting group of ladies.

Cloudcroft Ladies Concealed Carry Group… The next meeting of the Cloudcroft Ladies Concealed Carry Group will be on February 13 at 6:00 in the Village Council Chambers. Police Chief Matt Flotte will be the speaker. If you know someone interested in concealed carry but hasn’t made a final decision, invite them to the join us as well.

Basic Firearms Training Classes… If you are interested in learning the basics of the handgun, rifle or shotgun, then these introductory classes will get you started and will open you to the exciting world of recreational or defensive shooting. These classes are taught on request, so if you are interested please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Specialty Classes… We now offer a variety of specialty classes, including…

• Night Classes…learn to shoot at night…this is when most defensive situations occur and shooting at night is much different than shooting in the daylight
• Defensive Shotgun…learn to use your shotgun in a close quarters self defense situation
• Defensive Carbine…learn to use your AR, AK, 10/22 or lever action rifle in a close quarters self defense situation
• Advanced Defensive Handgun Class…advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques
• Women’s Advanced Defensive Handgun Class…advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques oriented towards women’s unique situations
• Shooting from the Ground…learn to shoot effectively from the ground in the event that you end up on the ground in a defensive situation
• Concealed Carry Drills Class…a review of the various drills from the Riclin Concealed Carry Class.

If you are interested in taking one of these classes, please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040 and we can discuss putting a class together. My teaching schedule is very flexible and can certainly accommodate the training and scheduling needs of you or your group.

Interesting Comment on Whether or Not You Should Carry While at Home… “If I’m dressed, I’m completely dressed.” Stated by Kathy on the United States Concealed Carry Association Forum in response to the question “Do you carry while at home?”

Going Out To Eat… When you are heading out to eat, go to the following web site to determine if the restaurant you are going to has a Restaurant license which allows them to sell only beer and wine http://164.64.87.25/MyLicenseVerification/Search.aspx?facility=Y.

Supporters… Thank you to all our supporters (and my apologies to any I have forgotten).

• Mac at Mesquite Firearms (575.437.4867)
• David at the Postal Annex in Ruidoso (575.973.1049)
• Kerry at Western Auto (575.437.0660)
• James at Basin Firearms (575.430.0541)
• Wyatt at the Gun Rack (575.443.1528)
• Larry at Fire Power Gun and Pawn of Ruidoso (575.257.3943)
• Robert at the Wal Mart (575.434.5870) Sporting Good Department
• Concealcarrychat.com… http://www.concealcarrychat.com
• Cressie at Mountain Magic in Cloudcroft (575.682.2348)

Please patronize these fine businesses that cater to and support shooters.

Tip of the Month… You need to practice shooting in all sorts of awkward positions. It is very unlikely you will have the opportunity to assume a perfect Weaver or Isosceles stance to engage the bad guy. The position you use will be the one you happen to be in when the bad guy attacks. You need to be able to shoot from any position…sitting, standing, walking, lying down…you never know.

In closing… As you consider the thoughts at the beginning of this newsletter, think also about your defensive skill level. Do you feel adequately trained to deal with a violent confrontation? If not, consider some additional training. I’d be happy to help if I can!

Richard Barbaras
Owner/Instructor

An Interesting Thought… A carry permit is but a small piece of plastic…but a HUGE leap in Personal and Civic Responsibility. Awareness is your first defense, avoidance your first tactic… From the signature of a member of the USCAA Concealed Carry Forum…there is a lot of truth to this statement…think about it.

January Concealed Carry Class… January 14 & 15…this is our regular monthly concealed carry class. Completion of this class meets the training requirement for a New Mexico Concealed Handgun License and enables you to apply for that license. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for the class, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Ladies Concealed Carry Retreat… The First Annual Ladies Concealed Carry Retreat will be held on March 24 & 25, 2012 at the beautiful Sacramento Assembly, south of Cloudcroft. Sponsored jointly by Riclin Firearms Training, LLC and SAFE, LLC, this will be a 2 day retreat with 4 shooting sessions and some other fun and interesting activities designed to improve your defensive shooting skills as well as to assist you in applying those skills in defensive situations. Meals and lodging are included. There are 12 slots available for this first retreat. This retreat is not intended for beginners. Participants must have a New Mexico concealed carry license or equivalent training.

Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. For further information contact me at 575.430.3040 or riclin@tularosa.net or Coralie Carrier at 575.644.1692 or safeinlc@aol.com.

Refresher Class… Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your license to see if you need to take a Refresher (2 years after the issue date of your license) or a Renewal (2 months prior to the expiration date on your license).

Defensive Carbine Class… Has been rescheduled to Thursday January 19 starting at 8:00 am. This class will teach the basics of using your carbine (AR 15, AK 47, lever action rifle, Ruger 10/.22, etc) in defensive situations. For more information, or to sign up for the class, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Alamogordo Ladies Concealed Carry Group… The next meeting of the Alamogordo Ladies Concealed Carry Group will be January 12, 2012, 6:30 pm – 8 pm, at a place to be announced. All ladies are welcome. If you know someone interested in concealed carry but hasn’t made a final decision, invite them to the join us.

Las Cruces Ladies Concealed Carry Group… This ladies group will be meeting on January 18, 2012 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm at the Command Bunker at 415 S. Valley in Las Cruces. All ladies are welcome. Whether you are in Las Cruces that day, or make a trip over just for the meeting, you will find this a very interesting group of ladies.

Cloudcroft Ladies Concealed Carry Group… The initial meeting of the Cloudcroft Ladies Concealed Carry Group went very well, with several ladies expressing interest in the group continuing to meet. The next meeting will be on January 9, with the time and place to be announced.

Basic Firearms Training Classes… If you are interested in learning the basics of the handgun, rifle or shotgun, then these introductory classes will get you started and will open you to the exciting world of recreational or defensive shooting. These classes are taught on request, so if you are interested please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

New Classes for 2012… In addition to the Specialty Classes listed below we are offering two new classes in 2012…

• Shooting from the Ground…a defensive situation can end up with you on the ground…learn a variety of different ground shooting techniques, including shooting as you get off the ground
• Concealed Carry Drills Review Class…a review of the basic defensive shooting drills taught in the Riclin Firearms Training, LLC Concealed Carry Class…students from other concealed carry classes are welcome as well

If you are interested in either of these classes please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Specialty Classes… We now offer a variety of specialty classes, including…

• Night Classes…learn to shoot at night…this is when most defensive situations occur and shooting at night is much different than shooting in the daylight
• Defensive Shotgun…learn to use your shotgun in a close quarters self defense situation
• Defensive Carbine…learn to use your AR, AK, 10/22 or lever action rifle in a close quarters self defense situation
• Advanced Defensive Handgun Class…advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques
• Women’s Advanced Defensive Handgun Class…advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques oriented towards women’s unique situations

If you are interested in taking one of these classes, please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040 and we can discuss putting a class together. My teaching schedule is very flexible and can certainly accommodate the training and scheduling needs of you or your group.

Private, Individual or Specialized Classes… If your particular training needs are not being met by our regular classes, or you desire some on-on-one instruction to improve your shooting skills, please let me know. I’m willing to travel to your locale if we can work out the logistics.

Going Out To Eat… To determine if a particular restaurant has Restaurant license (which according to the NM Alcohol and Gaming Division means they can only sell beer and wine) go to http://164.64.87.25/MyLicenseVerification/Search.aspx?facility=Y.

Supporters… Thank you to all our supporters (and my apologies to any I have forgotten).

• Mac at Mesquite Firearms (575.437.4867)
• David at the Postal Annex in Ruidoso (575.973.1049)
• Kerry at Western Auto (575.437.0660)
• James at Basin Firearms (575.430.0541)
• Wyatt at the Gun Rack (575.443.1528)
• Larry at Fire Power Gun and Pawn of Ruidoso (575.257.3943)
• Robert at the Wal Mart (575.434.5870) Sporting Good Department
• Concealcarrychat.com… http://www.concealcarrychat.com
• Cressie at Mountain Magic in Cloudcroft (575.682.2348)

Please patronize these fine businesses that cater to and support shooters.

Tip of the Month… Practice shooting at longer ranges. Most people practice defensive shooting at relatively shot ranges…generally 7 yards or less. Try shooting for accuracy at 10 yards, then 15, then 20, etc. The greater the distance the more important the basic marksmanship fundamentals are. And as you improve your basic shooting fundamentals at longer ranges, you will find that your shooting will improve at shorter ranges as well.

In closing… Welcome to the new year. I am planning some interesting things for 2012…and am looking forward to training with you in 2012. Be safe!

Richard Barbaras
Owner/Instructor

An Interesting Thought… It’s funny, but how many of us take solace in having our carry permit, having our weapon, having ammo (and a stock of ammo), having and “Idea” about what you’d do if you had to, BUT never have time to practice! The responsibility of carrying a firearm dictates that you stay proficient…a gun is a tool like any other. If you do not practice a skill set, i.e. shot placement, presentation, cover and or concealment, etc, your body and mind will not know what to do when the time comes. Granted, it’s our right to carry…but it’s our obligation to be, and stay, proficient! A very interesting thought from a reader…think about what he has to say.

Wisconsin Added… Effective 11/8/2011 Wisconsin now accepts the New Mexico concealed carry license. This brings to 28 the number of states that accept the New Mexico license.

Tip of the Month… The holiday season is upon us and many of you will be traveling. If you are going to be traveling with your handgun be sure to go to www.handgunlaw.us for current information on the various states’ concealed carry laws. As of 11/23/2011, according to that web site, the following states will accept your New Mexico concealed carry license…AK, AR, AZ, CO, DE, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, OK, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY. Please note that this list has been recently updated by the NM Department of Public Safety. And remember, while traveling, you must comply with the concealed carry laws of the state that you happen to be in.

Give the Gift of Training this Holiday Season… Consider giving a gift certificate for training as a Christmas gift to your friends and loved ones. Gift certificates are available for any of our training classes as well as for individual instruction. To purchase a gift certificate, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Going Out To Eat… To determine if a particular restaurant has Restaurant license (which according to the NM Alcohol and Gaming Division means they can only sell beer and wine) go to http://164.64.87.25/MyLicenseVerification/Search.aspx?facility=Y.

December Concealed Carry Class… December 10 & 11…this is our regular monthly concealed carry class. Completion of this class meets the training requirement for a New Mexico Concealed Handgun License and enables you to apply for that license. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for the class, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Ladies Concealed Carry Retreat… The First Annual Ladies Concealed Carry Retreat will be held on March 24 & 25, 2012 at the beautiful Sacramento Assembly, south of Cloudcroft. Sponsored jointly by Riclin Firearms Training, LLC and SAFE, LLC, this will be a 2 day retreat with 4 shooting sessions and some other fun and interesting activities designed to improve your defensive shooting skills as well as to assist you in applying those skills in defensive situations. Meals and lodging are included. There are 12 slots available for this first retreat. This retreat is not intended for beginners. Participants must have a New Mexico concealed carry license or equivalent training.

Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. For further information contact me at 575.430.3040 or riclin@tularosa.net or Coralie Carrier at 575.644.1692 or safeinlc@aol.com.

Refresher Class… There will be a Refresher class on December 8 at 9:00 am. Contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040 if you would like to sign up for this class or would like to schedule a Renewal or Refresher class on another date. And don’t forget to check the expiration date on your license to see if you need to take a Refresher (2 years after the issue date of your license) or a Renewal (2 months prior to the expiration date on your license).

Defensive Carbine Class… There will be a Defensive Carbine Class on Thursday December 15 starting at 8:00 am. This class will teach the basics of using your carbine (AR 15, AK 47, lever action rifle, Ruger 10/.22, etc) in defensive situations. For more information, or to sign up for the class, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Alamogordo Ladies Concealed Carry Group… The next meeting of the Alamogordo Ladies Concealed Carry Group will be Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 6:30 pm – 8 pm, at the Cuba Avenue Church of Christ. All ladies are welcome. If you know someone interested in concealed carry but hasn’t made a final decision, invite them to the join us.

Las Cruces Ladies Concealed Carry Group… This ladies group will be meeting on January 18, 2012 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm at the Command Bunker at 415 S. Valley in Las Cruces. All ladies are welcome. Whether you are in Las Cruces that day, or make a trip over just for the meeting, you will find this a very interesting group of ladies.

Cloudcroft Ladies Concealed Carry Group… The initial meeting of the Cloudcroft Ladies Concealed Carry Group went very well, with several ladies expressing interest in the group continuing to meet. The next meeting will be on January 9, with the time and place to be announced.

Basic Firearms Training Classes… If you are interested in learning the basics of the handgun, rifle or shotgun, then these introductory classes will get you started and will open you to the exciting world of recreational or defensive shooting. These classes are taught on request, so if you are interested please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Private, Individual or Specialized Classes… If your particular training needs are not being met by our regular classes, or you desire some on-on-one instruction to improve your shooting skills, please let me know. I’m willing to travel to your locale if we can work out the logistics.

Specialty Classes… We now offer a variety of specialty classes, including…
•    Night Classes (learn to shoot at night…this is when most defensive situations occur and shooting at night is much different than shooting in the daylight)
•    Defensive Shotgun (learn to use your shotgun in a close quarters self defense situation)
•    Defensive Carbine, (learn to use your AR, AK, 10/22 or lever action rifle in a close quarters self defense situation)
•    Advanced Defensive Handgun Class (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques)
•    Women’s Advanced Defensive Handgun Class, (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques oriented towards women’s unique situations)

If you are interested in taking one of these classes, please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040 and we can discuss putting a class together. My teaching schedule is very flexible and can certainly accommodate the training and scheduling needs of you or your group.

Supporters… Thank you to all our supporters (and my apologies to any I have forgotten).
•    Mac at Mesquite Firearms (575.437.4867)
•    David at the Postal Annex in Ruidoso (575.973.1049)
•    Kerry at Western Auto (575.437.0660)
•    James at Basin Firearms (575.430.0541)
•    Wyatt at the Gun Rack (575.443.1528)
•    Larry at Fire Power Gun and Pawn of Ruidoso (575.257.3943)
•    Robert at the Wal Mart (575.434.5870) Sporting Good Department
•    Concealcarrychat.com… http://www.concealcarrychat.com
•    Cressie at Mountain Magic in Cloudcroft (575.682.2348)

Please patronize these fine businesses that cater to and support shooters.

In closing… As we move into the holiday season, be extra cautious and aware as you are out and about and even while in your home. Don’t let the excitement of the season’s activities distract you from being safe. I would like to wish each and everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and I look forward to training with you in 2011.

Richard Barbaras
Owner/Instructor

An Interesting Thought…‘Use common sense. Be alert to your surroundings. And, hopefully, the weapon which you don’t conceal – your mind – will obviate the necessity to use the weapons you do conceal.’ Stated by Jerry Ahern in his book CCW: Carrying Concealed Weapons. There is a lot of truth to this simple statement. Think about it.

Arkansas Now Accepts the NM Concealed Carry License… Beginning last June, Arkansas began accepting the NM concealed handgun license. However, remember that while you are in Arkansas you must obey the Arkansas laws. For more information on the laws in Arkansas (as well as all the other states), go to www.handgunlaw.us.

Tip of the Month… Practice your reloads…both the ‘speed’ reload (when the magazine is empty and the slide locks back) and the ‘tactical’ reload (where the magazine is partly empty and you simply replace the magazine). Practice both types until you can do them smoothly. Then close your eyes and practice…you need to be able to do them in the dark as well.

September Concealed Carry Class… September 10 & 11…this is our regular monthly concealed carry class. Completion of this class meets the training requirement for a New Mexico Concealed Handgun License and enables you to apply for that license. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for the class, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Refresher and Renewal Classes… Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your license to see if you need to take a Refresher (2 years after the issue date of your license) or a Renewal (2 months prior to the expiration date on your license). Let me know if you need to take either of these classes and we’ll arrange a time to do them.

There will be a Renewal Class on Monday September 19 at 8:00 am. If you are interested in taking this class please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Advanced Handgun Class After Action Report… The Advanced/Night class on August 12 went very well. We did a lot of shooting from the ground, introduced a very interesting (exciting!?!?) wagon drill and did quite a bit of shooting after dark. All the participants fired the NM concealed carry qualification course at night (shooting at 3 yards with no light, 7 yards with lights optional) and passed.

A New Class… We are considering offering a concealed carry drills class (including a review of many of the drills we do in our basic concealed carry class) and adding a night portion as well. We have found that it never hurts to review the basic defensive shooting techniques. And this class would include an introduction to night shooting which is a very valuable skill to have considering that approximately 70% of violent confrontations occur at night or in low light conditions. The class would last approximately 4 hours and would require 200 rounds of ammunition. If you are interested in us offering this class please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Ladies Concealed Carry Group… The next meeting of the Alamogordo Ladies Concealed Carry Group will be on September 8 at the Sidney Paul Gordon Shooting Range in La Luz to do some shooting. We will begin setting up at 6:00 pm and start shooting around 6:30 pm…bring at least 100 rounds of ammunition…more if you want to stay a little later and shoot after dark. Ladies, come join us and bring a friend. If you are planning on attending please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040 so we can be sure to have enough ‘helpers.’

Las Cruces Ladies Concealed Carry Group… This ladies group will be meeting on September 14 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm at the Command Bunker at 415 S. Valley in Las Cruces. All ladies are welcome. Whether you are in Las Cruces that day, or make a trip over just for the meeting, you will find this a very interesting group of ladies.

Specialty Classes… We now offer a variety of specialty classes, including…

• Night Classes (learn to shoot at night…this is when most defensive situations occur and shooting at night is much different than shooting in the daylight)
• Defensive Shotgun (learn to use your shotgun in a close quarters self defense situation)
• Defensive Carbine, (learn to use your AR, AK, 10/22 or lever action rifle in a close quarters self defense situation)
• Advanced Defensive Handgun Class (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques)
• Women’s Advanced Defensive Handgun Class, (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques oriented towards women’s unique situations)

If you are interested in taking one of these classes, please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040 and we can discuss putting a class together. My teaching schedule is very flexible and can certainly accommodate the training and scheduling needs of you or your group.

Basic Firearms Training Classes… If you are interested in learning the basics of the handgun, rifle or shotgun, then these introductory classes will get you started and will open you to the exciting world of recreational or defensive shooting. These classes are taught on request, so if you are interested please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Private, Individual or Specialized Classes… If your particular training needs are not being met by our regular classes, or you desire some on-on-one instruction to improve your shooting skills, please let me know. I’m willing to travel to your locale if we can work out the logistics.

Supporters… Thank you to all our supporters (and my apologies to any I have forgotten).  I’d especially like to welcome back Mac McMorris of Mesquite Firearms, Inc located at 7207A Hwy 54/70. Mac will give Riclin students a discount with a card that I will give you. Stop by and see him!

• Mac at Mesquite Firearms (575.437.4867)
• David at the Postal Annex in Ruidoso (575.973.1049)
• Clint at Ricochet Shooting Sports, (575.434.GUNS)
• James at Basin Firearms (575.430.0541)
• Wyatt at the Gun Rack (575.443.1528)
• Larry at Fire Power Gun and Pawn of Ruidoso (575.257.3943)
• Robert at the Wal Mart (575.434.5870) Sporting Good Department
• Concealcarrychat.com… http://www.concealcarrychat.com
• Cressie at Mountain Magic in Cloudcroft (575.682.2348)

Please patronize these fine businesses that cater to and support shooters.

Going Out To Eat… To determine if a particular restaurant has Restaurant license (which according to the NM Alcohol and Gaming Division means they can only sell beer and wine) go to http://164.64.87.25/MyLicenseVerification/Search.aspx?facility=Y.

In closing… Two things…first, the Ladies Concealed Cary Group has been a great success. In the last 8 months the ladies have participated in a variety of activities and developed friendships. A special Thank You to the Otero Practical Shooting Association for their support. And second, if you are interested in the Concealed Carry Drills/Night Shooting class discussed above please let me know. If there is enough interest we will certainly schedule a class.

Richard Barbaras

Owner/Instructor

An Interesting Thought… Be careful who is in the next room if you ever start shooting in your home! This statement came after an interesting test of bullet performance in sheet rock. Several walls were created by spacing 12 sheets of sheet rock 3 ½ inches apart. Since a wall in a house is two sheets of sheet rock, we had the equivalent of 6 rooms. Handgun bullets were fired into the ‘walls’ to see how many rooms would be penetrated. Even the .22 long rifle fired from a short barrel handgun penetrated 9 sheets (4½ rooms). Most standard defensive handguns penetrated all 12 sheets (6 rooms) with either hard ball or hollow point ammunition. The least amount of penetration was 7½ shot from a 12 gauge shotgun which penetrated only 4 sheets (2 rooms). It was an interesting demonstration that most bullets will penetrate much further that you think, and while not a real scientific test, certainly food for thought.

Tip of the Month… If you are planning on flying with your handgun, check out this web site:
http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1304715. Look for Mac’s Guide to Flying with a Firearm. This is a very good article on flying with your firearm and well worth reading if you will be flying with your handgun.

Advanced Handgun Class… Friday August 12 from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm or so. This class will introduce advanced defensive handgun techniques including very close range shooting, shooting from the ground, shooting on the move, moving targets, and an introduction to shooting at night. You will need a handgun, holster, extra magazines or speed loaders, approximately 250 rounds of ammunition, a flashlight you can operate with one hand, and a ground cloth or sheet you can lay on. I realize that this is a Friday but we have to do it this way to gain access to the range at night. If you have any questions, or can fit this class into your schedule, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

August Concealed Carry Class…August 13 & 14… this is our regular monthly concealed carry class. Completion of this class meets the training requirement for a New Mexico Concealed Handgun License and enables you to apply for that license. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for the class, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

The Ladies Advanced Defensive Handgun Class on July 23 at the Butterfield Trail Shooting Range in Las Cruces was a great success. In addition to doing a variety of realistic defensive drills, including a charging bad guy, and getting some experience shooting at night both with and without a flashlight, the ladies also had the opportunity to shoot in the rain. It was an interesting class.

Ladies Concealed Carry Group… The next meeting of the Alamogordo group will be on August 11 at the Cuba Avenue Church of Christ at 6:30 pm. Ladies, please come and join us and bring a friend.

Las Cruces Ladies Concealed Carry Group… This ladies group will be meeting on August 17 from 6:30 – 8 at the Command Bunker at 415 S. Valley in Las Cruces. All ladies are welcome. Whether you are in Las Cruces that day, or make a trip over just for the meeting, you will find this a very interesting group of ladies.

Specialty Classes… We now offer a variety of specialty classes, including…
•    Night Classes (learn to shoot at night…this is when most defensive situations occur and shooting at night is much different than shooting in the daylight)
•    Defensive Shotgun (learn to use your shotgun in a close quarters self defense situation)
•    Defensive Carbine, (learn to use your AR, AK, 10/22 or lever action rifle in a close quarters self defense situation)
•    Advanced Defensive Handgun Class (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques)
•    Women’s Advanced Defensive Handgun Class, (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques oriented towards women’s unique situations)

If you are interested in taking one of these classes, please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040 and we can discuss putting a class together. My teaching schedule is very flexible and can certainly accommodate your training and scheduling needs.

Basic Firearms Training Classes… If you are interested in learning the basics of the handgun, rifle or shotgun, then these introductory classes will get you started and will open you to the exciting world of recreational or defensive shooting. These classes are taught on request, so if you are interested please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Private, Individual or Specialized Classes… If your particular training needs are not being met by our regular classes, or you desire some on-on-one instruction to improve your shooting skills, please let me know. I’m willing to travel to your locale if we can work out the logistics.

Refresher and Renewal Classes… Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your license to see if you need to take a Refresher (2 years after the issue date of your license) or a Renewal (2 months prior to the expiration date on your license). Let me know if you need to take either of these classes and we’ll arrange a time to do them.

Refresher and Renewal Classes… Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your license to see if you need to take a Refresher (2 years after the issue date of your license) or a Renewal (2 months prior to the expiration date on your license). Let me know if you need to take either of these classes and we’ll arrange a time to do them. Note that there will be a Refresher Class on Monday August 8 at 8:00 am if anyone is interested.

Supporters…Thank you to all our supporters (and my apologies to any I have forgotten).
•    David at the Postal Annex in Ruidoso (575.973.1049)
•    Clint at Ricochet Shooting Sports, (575.434.GUNS)
•    James at Basin Firearms (575.430.0541)
•    Wyatt at the Gun Rack (575.443.1528)
•    Larry at Fire Power Gun and Pawn of Ruidoso (575.257.3943)
•    Robert at the Wal Mart (575.434.5870) Sporting Good Department
•    Concealcarrychat.com… http://www.concealcarrychat.com
•    Cressie at Mountain Magic in Cloudcroft (575.682.2348)

Please patronize these fine businesses that cater to and support shooters.

Going Out To Eat… To determine if a particular restaurant has Restaurant license (which according to the NM Alcohol and Gaming Division means they can only sell beer and wine) go to http://164.64.87.25/MyLicenseVerification/Search.aspx?facility=Y.

In closing… I’d like to thank everyone for their continued support since I retired from my ‘real’ job a year ago and am focusing on firearms training. I have had some interesting students (some with unique needs) and have been able to visit some interesting places. Thanks again for your interest and support!

Richard Barbaras
Owner/Instructor

An Interesting Thought… A superior man, when resting in safety, forgets not that peril is ever present. When in a state of security, he forgets not that ruin is only a breath away. When all is orderly, he forgets not that chaos ever hovers over him. Thus, his state and clans are preserved. Attributed to Confucius. This is a reminder that the world is not a safe place, and if you watch the news, it isn’t getting any safer. You always need to prepared and ready to respond to any situation that poses a threat to you and your loved ones. Think about it!

Tip of the Month… When you travel, make use of www.handgunlaw.us to learn what the laws, rules and regulation are for the states you will be traveling in. I recently traveled to Montana (which meant driving through Colorado and Wyoming as well) and was able to figure out where I could and couldn’t carry in those three states. Steve and Gary are doing us all a great service by developing and maintaining this very useful site.

July Concealed Carry Class…July 9 & 10…this is our regular monthly concealed carry class. Completion of this class meets the training requirement for a New Mexico Concealed Handgun License and enables you to apply for that license. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for the class, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

Ladies Advanced Defensive Handgun Class… July 23 at the Butterfield Trail Shooting Range in Las Cruces. We will start in the late afternoon with defensive drills and scenarios and continue after dark (remember, the vast majority of assaults on women occur after dark) to give you the opportunity to do the drills in the daylight and the dark. This class will greatly expand your defensive abilities with the handgun.

Ladies Concealed Carry Group… The dinner at Si Senor’s on June 9 was well attended. Everyone seemed to have a good time socializing and meeting spouses and guests. We will plan on doing another social event in the future.

The Ladies Only IPSC match sponsored by the Otero Practical Pistol Association (OPSA) on June 18 went very well. Seventeen ladies attended and had a very good time. There were four stages, including the ‘infamous’ Texas Star. Many thanks to the volunteers from OPSA who made this match a success!

The next meeting of the group will be on July 14 at the Cuba Avenue Church of Christ at 6:30 pm. Ladies, please come and join us and bring a friend.

Las Cruces Ladies Concealed Carry Group…This ladies group will be meeting on July 20 from 6:30 – 8 at the Command Bunker at 415 S. Valley in Las Cruces. All ladies are welcome. Whether you are in Las Cruces that day, or make a trip over just for the meeting, you will find this a very interesting group of ladies.

Specialty Classes… We now offer a variety of specialty classes, including…

• Night Classes (learn to shoot at night…this is when most defensive situations occur and shooting at night is much different than shooting in the daylight)
• Defensive Shotgun (learn to use your shotgun in a close quarters self defense situation)
• Defensive Carbine, (learn to use your AR, AK, 10/22 or lever action rifle in a close quarters self defense situation)
• Advanced Defensive Handgun Class (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques)
• Women’s Advanced Defensive Handgun Class, (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques oriented towards women’s unique situations)

If you are interested in taking one of these classes, please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040 and we can discuss putting a class together. My teaching schedule is very flexible and can certainly accommodate your training and scheduling needs.

Private, Individual or Specialized Classes… If your particular training needs are not being met by our regular classes, or you desire some on-on-one instruction to improve your shooting skills, please let me know. I’m willing to travel to your locale if we can work out the logistics.

Refresher and Renewal Classes… Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your license to see if you need to take a Refresher (2 years after the issue date of your license) or a Renewal (2 months prior to the expiration date on your license). Let me know if you need to take either of these classes and we’ll arrange a time to do them. Note…I will be doing a Renewal class on July 7. Contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040 if you would like to take this class.

Supporters… Thank you to all our supporters (and my apologies to any I have forgotten).

• David at the Postal Annex in Ruidoso (575.973.1049)
• Clint at Ricochet Shooting Sports, (575.434.GUNS)
• James at Basin Firearms (575.430.0541)
• Wyatt at the Gun Rack (575.443.1528)
• Larry at Fire Power Gun and Pawn of Ruidoso (575.257.3943)
• Robert at the Wal Mart (575.434.5870) Sporting Good Department
• Concealcarrychat.com… http://www.concealcarrychat.com
• Cressie at Mountain Magic in Cloudcroft (575.682.2348)

Please patronize these fine businesses that cater to and support shooters.

Going Out To Eat… To determine if a particular restaurant has Restaurant license (which according to the NM Alcohol and Gaming Division means they can only sell beer and wine) go to http://164.64.87.25/MyLicenseVerification/Search.aspx?facility=Y.

In closing… It is hot outside, but we are training in the heat anyway. Look at the heat as an opportunity…you really should train in all weather conditions…you never know when you may need the skills you develop while training. Stay safe!

Richard Barbaras

Owner/Instructor

An Interesting Thought… I found this comment on a forum somewhere and thought it was a very good analogy…so here it is, with apologies for not remembering exactly where I found it…Regarding the feeling of it not being necessary to carry a concealed handgun I always use this analogy…although I’ve been driving for almost 40 years and have only needed to use a spare tire once in that time, I would never drive a mile without having a spare and I bet most of you agree. Most of us will never use our guns in a self defense situation but like a spare tire that you rarely if ever use your every day carry gun is a tool that more than likely you’ll never use but if you ever need it you’ll be glad that you had it. Carry your guns! For me it is a part of getting dressed…underwear, pants, belt, holster, gun, same thing every day and hopefully, like that spare tire in the car, I’ll never need to put the gun to use.

Tip of the Month… Practice with the pistol that you carry. And I don’t mean just stand there and shoot. I mean practice the way you spend your day. For example, most of us spend a lot of time sitting down every day. Therefore you should practice drawing while sitting down. This can be done at home as part of your dry fire routine (and remember the safety rules apply to dry firing as well). Practice while sitting at a table, in an easy chair, in an office chair…anywhere you are liable to sit. Then on your next trip to the range do some shooting while you are seated…you will be surprised how well you do and will see your confidence increase. And remember, like your spare tire, you never know when you may need it!

June Concealed Carry Class… June 11 & 12…this is our regular monthly concealed carry class. Completion of this class meets the training requirement for a New Mexico Concealed Handgun License and enables you to apply for that license. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for the class, contact me or call 575.430.3040.

Ladies Concealed Carry Group… We have two upcoming events. First is the next meeting on June 9 at 6:00 at Si Senor’s. This will be a social event and you are welcome to bring your spouse. Please email me to let me know you will be attending. The second event will be a Ladies Only IPSC match on June 18 to introduce the ladies to the exciting world of competition shooting. This event will be sponsored by the Otero Practical Shooting Association and will be held at the Sidney Paul Gordon Shooting Range in La Luz. All ladies are welcome. Come and join us and bring a friend. You will need your pistol, holster, extra magazines/speed loaders and about 100 rounds of ammunition. I can guarantee you will have a good time.

Las Cruces Ladies Concealed Carry Group… A group similar to our Alamogordo Ladies Concealed Carry Group has formed in Las Cruces. They meet on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 – 8 at the Command Bunker at 415 S. Valley. Their next meeting will be June 15.  All ladies are welcome.

Specialty Classes… We now offer a variety of specialty classes, including…

• Night Classes (learn to shoot at night…this is when most defensive situations occur and shooting at night is much different than shooting in the daylight)
• Defensive Shotgun (learn to use your shotgun in a close quarters self defense situation)
• Defensive Carbine, (learn to use your AR, AK, 10/22 or lever action rifle in a close quarters self defense situation)
• Advanced Defensive Handgun Class (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques)
• Women’s Advanced Defensive Handgun Class, (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques oriented towards women’s unique situations)

If you are interested in taking one of these classes, please contact me or call 575.430.3040 and we can discuss putting a class together. My teaching schedule is very flexible and can certainly accommodate your training and scheduling needs.

Private, Individual or Specialized Classes… If your particular training needs are not being met by our regular classes, or you desire some on-on-one instruction to improve your shooting skills, please let me know. I’m willing to travel to your locale if we can work out the logistics.

Refresher and Renewal Classes… Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your license to see if you need to take a Refresher (2 years after the issue date of your license) or a Renewal (2 months prior to the expiration date on your license). Let me know if you need to take either of these classes and we’ll arrange a time to do them.

Supporters… Thank you to all our supporters (and my apologies to any I have forgotten).

• David at the Postal Annex in Ruidoso (575.973.1049)
• Clint at Ricochet Shooting Sports, (575.434.GUNS)
• James at Basin Firearms (575.430.0541)
• Wyatt at the Gun Rack (575.443.1528)
• Larry at Fire Power Gun and Pawn of Ruidoso (575.257.3943)
• Robert at the Wal Mart (575.434.5870) Sporting Good Department
• Concealcarrychat
• Cressie at Mountain Magic in Cloudcroft (575.682.2348)

Please patronize these fine businesses that cater to and support shooters.

Going Out To Eat… To determine if a particular restaurant has Restaurant license (which according to the NM Alcohol and Gaming Division means they can only sell beer and wine) go to http://164.64.87.25/MyLicenseVerification/Search.aspx?facility=Y.

In closing… The wind should be dying down and it will be a bit more pleasant at the range. I hope to see you there. And remember, if you are interested in any of our classes just let me know!

Richard Barbaras

Owner/Instructor

An Interesting Thought… Most wisdom does not arise from intellect, but rather from experience and the ability to recognize the world around you for what it is, rather than what you wish it to be. - Phil Messina, President, Modern Warrior Inc. Think about that thought…there is a lot of wisdom in it.

Tip of the Month… a reading assignment…read Principles of Personal Defense by Jeff Cooper. It is an excellent guide to the mental conditioning aspects of self defense and will give you a lot to think about. Available from Amazon.com.

May Concealed Carry Class… May 14 & 15…this is our regular monthly concealed carry class. Completion of this class meets the training requirement for a New Mexico Concealed Handgun License and enables you to apply for that license. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up for the class, contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040.

For the Ladies…the Ladies Concealed Carry Group has been a great success so far. In addition to the four monthly meetings so far, we had a Ladies CCW Shooting Clinic on February 19 and a Gun Cleaning Clinic on March 28. Both of these were well attended. Look for more clinics in the future. The Otero Practical Shooting Association will be putting on a Ladies Only IPSC match on June 18 to introduce the ladies to the exciting world of competition shooting. The next meeting of the group will be Thursday May 12 at the Cuba Avenue Church of Christ in Alamogordo at 6:30 pm. Bring a friend! All ladies are welcome!

Specialty Classes… We now offer a variety of specialty classes, including…

• Night Classes (learn to shoot at night…this is when most defensive situations occur and shooting at night is much different than shooting in the daylight)
• Defensive Shotgun (learn to use your shotgun in a close quarters self defense situation)
• Defensive Carbine, (learn to use your AR, AK, 10/22 or lever action rifle in a close quarters self defense situation)
• Advanced Defensive Handgun Class (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques)
• Women’s Advanced Defensive Handgun Class, (advanced defensive handgun shooting techniques oriented towards women’s unique situations)

If you are interested in taking one of these classes, please contact me at riclin@tularosa.net or by phone at 575.430.3040 and we can discuss putting a class together. My teaching schedule is very flexible and can certainly accommodate your training and scheduling needs.

Private, Individual or Specialized Classes… If your particular training needs are not being met by our regular classes, or you desire some on-on-one instruction to improve your shooting skills, please let me know. I’m willing to travel to your locale if we can work out the logistics.

Refresher and Renewal Classes… Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your license to see if you need to take a Refresher (2 years after the issue date of your license) or a Renewal (2 months prior to the expiration date on your license). In addition to scheduling these classes periodically, I am also teaching them on request if we can work out the logistics so give me a call at 575.430.3040 or send an email to riclin@tularosa.net when you need this class.

Supporters… Thank you to all our supporters (and my apologies to any I have forgotten).

• David at the Postal Annex in Ruidoso (575.973.1049)
• Clint at Ricochet Shooting Sports, (575.434.GUNS)
• James at Basin Firearms (575.430.0541)
• Wyatt at the Gun Rack (575.443.1528)
• Larry at Fire Power Gun and Pawn of Ruidoso (575.257.3943)
• Robert at the Wal Mart (575.434.5870) Sporting Good Department
• Concealcarrychat.com… http://www.concealcarrychat.com
• Cressie at Mountain Magic in Cloudcroft (575.682.2348)

Please patronize these fine businesses that cater to and support shooters.

Going Out To Eat… To determine if a particular restaurant has Restaurant license (which according to the NM Alcohol and Gaming Division means they can only sell beer and wine) go to http://164.64.87.25/MyLicenseVerification/Search.aspx?facility=Y. Remember, you may not consume alcohol while you are in possession of your concealed firearm. And if you see any restaurants with signs indicating that you are not welcome with your concealed handgun, please let me know.

In closing… As I mention above, if you are interested in any of our specialty class, let me know. I’d be glad to work with you.

Richard Barbaras

Owner/Instructor