Amanda Fry

Amanda Fry is a medically retired law enforcement officer with a master's degree in criminal justice and law enforcement. She recently finished filming a law enforcement television series debuting in the winter of 2017.

Articles by Amanda Fry

• Road to recovery: People along the way

  Tuesday, October 24, 2017

  A year has passed since I re-entered the shooting world after my law enforcement career-ending hand injury. I struggled through my first USPSA competitions trying to find my new normal. Nearly a year later, I can tell you that not much has changed except for my attitude. My hand still hurts and shooting is still difficult, but I look forward to shooting every weekend.

• Road to recovery: Miles to go

  Thursday, December 01, 2016

  My attitude toward the shooting world has definitely changed since my first article. Instead of dreading the matches when my husband invites me, I am now filled with gusto and enthusiasm. So many people have been encouraging and praising my efforts that my goal to focus on my shooting skills has become concrete, and I have fallen in love with the shooting community.

• Road to recovery: First shots

  Tuesday, October 11, 2016

  My life-long dream was to serve as a police officer, just as my parents, uncles and brother had done before me. My mother was the first female chief of police in New Mexico and the first Hispanic female chief of police in the United States. She instilled in me a great longing to serve and protect.