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New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez

NM Gov gets perfect score on CCL renewals

(GunReports.com) -- New Mexico's pistol-packin' Gov. Susana Martinez received perfect scores on recertification for her concealed-carry permit over the weekend in Las Cruces. She scored 100 percent with both .38- and .45-caliber handguns, her staff said. Martinez's permit to carry a concealed handgun, originally obtained in 2009, was extended for another two years.

She was a district attorney and a Republican candidate for governor when she first went through training and qualified to carry a concealed weapon. Her spokesman, Greg Blair, said Martinez's personal and professional experiences motivated her to arm herself.

Not only was she a prosecutor, but her husband, Chuck Franco, was undersheriff of Dona Ana County.

"Since she and Chuck both made careers out of taking on dangerous and violent criminals, she decided to get her concealed-carry permit for personal protection, especially when traveling alone or at night on the campaign trail," Blair said.

As governor, Martinez has a security detail, but she still chooses to carry a weapon, Blair said.

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Comment by: Robert L | August 29, 2011

WE THE PEOPLE here in New Mexico enjoy some of the best shooting ranges/training facilities and rights to bear arms in the US.

And...One BADASS Governor! Way to go Susana!!!! And keep up the good work!

Kindest Regards...

In God We Trust...

Comment by: Geometric1 | September 1, 2011

Now, that's the sort of politician that we can appreciate.....sorta like our own Rick Perry. We, who reside in the South and Southwest, are indeed fortunate to live in Second Amendment friendly states.

Comment by: canovack | September 1, 2011

way to go .. -- but she better score 100% given she has been involved in law enforcement for many years, the target distances - 3yds, 7yds... The 2 yr. re-cert class of 8 hours was a bear this year. I scored 100% with severe muscle spasms in my shoulder, 102.5 degree heat, wind blowing horizotal dirt, streams of sweat running in my eyes, with no shade during the 3 hour outdoor range class with both 45 & 357... The majority of the class over 70 yrs old with all manner of disabilities & aches & pains also scored 100% ... Folks out here take their shooting seriously... beware the ignorant fool who breaks in the door cause they will have close to a 100% chance of scoring a hit. At that distance a 45 or 357 makes a big exit hole...

Comment by: retired87068 | September 1, 2011

retired87068..."At that distance a 45 or 357 makes a big exit hole" You bet it does!!LOL!!! ...we all here in NM DO take our shooting seriously! I'm at the Hobbs Gun Club range at least one day every weekend...too bad most LE down here thinks going to the range is "work"??!!

Kindest Regards...

In God We Trust...

Comment by: Geometric1 | September 1, 2011

Congratulations to Governor Martinez! We do indeed need more of these "qualified" politicians. However, here in FL we do not need to go through such rigorous training, just a class and a few shots on paper gets you a CCW good for seven years. I support this type of training and more(privately), for a variety of reasons. We all do. But, does anybody else here believe like me that NM's fantastic training is, dare I say...unconstitutional? Do they have lesser (double) standard for those bound to wheelchairs or other infirmaries that prohibit such taxing requirements? Don't all law abiding American have the right to self defense. Do we all need to be as good and "qualified?" I could think of other problems with these NM regulations.

I don't mean to detract from the spectacular work and representation from the NM Governor and other New Mexicans worthy of similar praise, but this just stuck a nerve in me. Sorry. I'd appreciate other thoughts on this.

Comment by: gunsdontkill | September 1, 2011

Like you, gunsdontkill, I find that my reasoning leans in the direction of Second Amendment rights that should not be qualified in any way. That said, however, would you want every moron, reprobate, predator, and/or loon to be carrying concealed? Tempered by that question, how do we insure that those who are unsuited to the responsibility of carrying lethal force aren't granted, carte blanche, the ability to walk among us doing damage whenever the thought strikes them? I know, that the criminal elements of society will always acquire their weapons no matter what the legalities might require, but do we simply stand by permitting anarchy to reign, because the Second Amendment states "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"? This is one of those tough areas where benevolent thinking also requires a degree of moderation no matter on which side of the issue we might find ourselves. Now, I know that terms like "moderation" and "reasonable restriction" are hot-button terms that we frequently hear from the anti-Second Amendment, left-wing, bleeding hearts, but in this particular issue a bit of moderation may be appropriate.

Comment by: canovack | September 2, 2011

canovack - arguably, your categories above are already carrying at a much higher rate than the general public...

I do not think the Constitution gives our government, at any level, the authority to decide who is qualified to exercise their Bill of Rights. The training described above seems fairly rigorous. I wonder how people would feel if you needed equally rigorous training to be able to write a letter to the editor or get a speedy trial?

Comment by: PVB | September 2, 2011

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Comment by: PVB | September 2, 2011

Perfect score: Completely understands the Bill of Right and it's second amendment.

Comment by: Mister E | September 2, 2011

PVB and Mister E, I agree that the Second Amendment does not provide authority to regulate gun ownership. I said that in my post above. What haven't received answers are the two questions I asked in that post.

Comment by: canovack | September 2, 2011

I appreciate the thoughts on this. I certainly don't want any reprobate carrying a weapon, but we know that they do. Therefore, I carry. I study my firearms, practice firearm safety, try to learn the best techniques and tactics, and practice dry and live fire as much as possible, which regrettably is not very much due to my nearly unmanageable busy life raising three children, one of whom is autistic and may never be independent. Financially speaking, I cannot afford any type of professional training (thanks to our politicians), especially since my area of Florida does not have the facilities due to the unfriendly regulatory codes and would require long distance travel to even find such facilities. While we concern ourselves with making it too easy for the law abiding American citizen to get a permit, which is already unconstitutional in my opinion, the recent explosions in CCW's and firearm sales has resulted in significantly less crime, not more. I'm not sure how carry permits or carrying concealed equates to anarchy. I rather think that denying God given rights to a people and fiscal policies that result in food shortage causes anarchy. I don't think that anything can ever be assured, ok, ok, maybe death and taxes.. I also think we are experiencing a government which is quickly becoming what the framers understood to be inevitable and we need all patriots to be armed. How can we allow the entity of government which we are growing more fearful of, decide who shall carry? The government must be fearful of the people, not the other way around. We are all great Americans. The government has pitted us against ourselves and has taught us to not trust eachother. It's time to knock that crap off.

Comment by: gunsdontkill | September 2, 2011

Well stated, gunsdontkill. What I see in your post, is essentially what I feel in my heart and in my intellect. As one advocate and defender of the Second Amendment, I realize that I do not hold all, or even some, of the answers to the problems and ills of America's society. I do, however, take a degree of comfort in maintaining my firearms, ammunition, and preparations for the defense of myself and those I love, as times become more uncertain and challenging to our American beliefs and principles.

Comment by: canovack | September 3, 2011

Amen canovack, I understand. In the past, I've taken some time and liberty on this forum to poke some fun at my compadres. I ought to thank them (you) for their service and say I'm glad we're on the same team.

Comment by: gunsdontkill | September 3, 2011

Well said all! I was reflecting the other day on the motives of gun control, and remembered reading that the first documented case of gun control was within months of the invention of the first pistol and first assassination attempt. I think that was back in the 1400's! Soooo, even in its infancy, gun control was about nobility protecting themselves from the serfs.

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