The situation in Mexico has serious consequences for our Rights, and even our lives here in AZ and all along the Mexican border. We cannot emphasize enough how much it is in our interest to have a free, safe and prosperous Mexico as our neighbor. Many of us have family, friends there and they are our neighbor.

We strongly support the Human Rights of the Mexican people to be able to defend themselves. That means the Mexican people should once again have the rights and resources to possess, bear and use modern and effective firearms. As over 70 years of corrupt federal government and it's attending gun control have shown, the bumper sticker is so true. "If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns". Mexico is a textbook example of the failures of gun control. While some very limited firearms are permitted on paper, and in practice, the real effect has been to disarm the good people of Mexico.
That was done by the very corrupt political party that ran a country rich in natural resources and people, into the ground to prevent a revolution, not to "control crime" as was the pretense.

As the archived reports will show, the defenseless people of Mexico have suffered way too much. They deserve much better. We need to help.

Given the gravity of the ongoing drug war in Mexico our neighbor to the south, ASR&PA has been working to monitor the border situation and it's many effects on our state and our members:

Including drug and human trafficking, with related issues of murders, kidnappings, home invasions, extortion, destruction of wildlife habitat, illegal immigration, white slavery, money laundering, expenses of incarceration and medical treatments, the list goes on and on. Also de facto cession of areas of the state to the DTO's; fugitives, cash, firearms and ammunition running south. Most of these issues could be significantly reduced by simply securing the border.

To get it out of the way, ASR&PA does support legal immigration, trade, and travel between our countries. Especially so that we and our Mexican neighbors can once again freely and safely travel to our neighboring countries for competition, training, hunting and just enjoy good company.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

AZMEX UPDATE 3-9-04

September 3, 2004 at 6:00PM MST
Lupita Murillo Reports
Labor Day campers near US/Mexico border: Be cautious

Labor Day marks the end of summer vacations and many will be heading to camp grounds.

Some will be camping near the border, but the recent murder of a hunter has authorities warning campers to be cautious.

Steve Montano often camped alone in the Santa Rita mountains. His hobby turned tragic last weekend when he was shot several times.

No arrests have been made.

Pima County Sheriff's Homicide unit continues to investigate the possibilities. It may have been drug or people smugglers or thrill seekers.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is issuing a warning, especially in areas along the border.

Lorraine Buck says, "Be aware, if you are going camping, hiking or a day trip, to be aware that there is an issue in that area with illegal immigration."

It's those same routes that illegal drug traffickers use to smuggle their goods, so authorites want the campers to use caution and basic safety, such as

    * never go alone
    * make a plan and follow it
    * share that information with another person
    * let them know when you'll be returning
    * take a cell phone
    * take plenty of water and extra food. 

Buck says, "Because of the circumstances we know is occurring througn the networks of law enforcment agencies, we just felt it was a good idea we needed to give people as much information so they can have a safe holiday."

If you witness illegal activity, don't intercede. Contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call 911 or (520) 88-CRIME
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