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In an era marked by heightened uncertainty and concerns over safety following natural disasters and potential pandemics, there has been a noticeable surge in gun ownership and interest in firearm training. This trend is particularly prevalent in urban areas, where individuals feel increasingly vulnerable to crime and unrest.
**ERIC STIEBER, a participant in a week-long handgun course at **Gunssite Academy**, a renowned firearms training facility near Prescott, Arizona, emphasized this sentiment: **”There’s a lot of chaos that happens, especially in big cities. People don’t want to be victims anymore.”**
Data reveals that over **40% of U.S. households own a gun**, with firearm sales outpacing those of new vehicles annually. However, merely owning a gun does not equate to proficiency. **KEVIN REGAN, a Maryland real estate executive, aptly noted: **”Buying a piano doesn’t make you **Billy Joel**, and owning a gun doesn’t make you **Wyatt Earp**. You need to practice.”**
This sentiment is echoed by **DR. BILL MORGANARI PAULBUZ MILLS**, Gunssite’s owner, highlighted that **over 10% of participants are women**, reflecting a growing demographic seeking self-defense skills. **CINDY HARTINBUZ MILLSERIC STIEBER
