More People Learning How to Use Handguns

With recent border violence, more people in El Paso are looking to arm themselves with more than knowledge.

Ernest Wade teaches a gun instruction class at El Paso Community College and said he's seen a large increase in the amount of students wanting to learn how to use handguns they've recently purchased.

He also said he's seen an increase in enrollment the Law Enforcement Training Academy.

So why are more people looking to self-protect or looking to pursue careers in law enforcement? Find out tonight on Local 4 News at 5:30 and 10.