LOCAL GUN CLUBS SEE INCREASE IN GUN OWNERSHIP WITHIN BLACK COMMUNITY

Local NAACP Spokesperson Is Even Mildly Supportive

DENVER — As the lead instructor for Colorado’s first Black-owned gun club, 1770 Armory, Anubis Heru says they offer an inclusive space for everyone.

“1770 is a space where people of all places and races can come here and train safely and understand how to use firearms,” he said.

Over the last several years, Heru says the gun club has noticed more of an interest from the Black community when it comes to gun ownership and training.

“We've seen a significant increase of individuals who want to come and learn because, you know, we felt like, "Hey, man, like, we don't want to be sitting ducks. We don't want to be soft targets,"” the lead instructor said.