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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Guin is a junior at the University of New Mexico and is a star of the University’s Venture Lab, a live/work/play area for students interested in being entrepreneurs, which is located inside theLobo Rainforest in downtown Albuquerque.
“When I was in middle school, there are pictures of me ditching books out of my backpack and then filling it with candy bars to sell it,” said Guin.
In his time at UNM, Guin has created two successful companies.
“The first one is ‘Pencil-In’. It’s a mobile application where we’ve invented the world’s first photo to calendar entry method,” said Guin.
Essentially, you take a picture of any printed out schedule or event and it instantly adds it to your phone’s calendar.
The second is a company called Shutter Bombs, which makes colorful smoke bombs for photographers.
Guin says Albuquerque is the perfect place for start-ups.
“There hasn’t been anything out of my reach in Albuquerque. I’ve been able to do everything that I’ve needed to do with ease here,” said Guin.
Guin’s successes were highlighted last week in a PBS NewsHour documentary, which focused on how to save New Mexico’s “sluggish” economy.
“It’s a place that’s still down in the dumps a decade after the recession began,” said Judy Woodruff in the documentary.
People in the documentary say the kick-start our economy needs is more young entrepreneurs, like Guin.
“Every mayor in the country is worried about where young people are moving,” said former Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry in the documentary, which was filmed in November.
In the story, Berry was positive, focusing on the growing industries in New Mexico. On Friday however, Mayor Tim Keller was more realistic.
“I want us to be honest with ourselves. We have many challenges and we can’t ignore those,” said Keller.
Keller wants to see the economy grew to help people at every stage of life but says he’s committed to helping young people across the city.
“We’ve got to address our economy from all sides and that means looking at creating jobs for people at every life stage, but it is true that where we really lag behind is folks early on,” said Keller.
Guin is committed to growing his companies in Albuquerque.
“Why not Albuquerque? I think that’s the question,” said Guin.
Guin knows seeing a state-wide impact will take time.
“But what we’re doing now is going to be good for the future,” said Guin.
Guin hopes one day his success can help the state that he loves.
“It’s a beautiful city. It’s growing every day to become better. We’re trying to crack down on the crime, we’re trying to help the economy and as soon as all that happens this place is going to be unreal,” said Guin.
Source: http://krqe.com/2018/02/02/young-albuquerque-entrepreneur-featured-in-national-documentary/
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Are Shutter Bombs smoke grenades legal?
Shutter Bombs smoke grenades are legal for adults 18 and older. The Enola Gaye products sold on shutterbombs.com are classified as Division 1.4G or 1.4S pyrotechnic dangerous goods for federal transport purposes, which is why they ship exclusively via FedEx Hazmat Ground rather than air. No permit is required to use them on private property in most US jurisdictions. California residents should note that seasonal fire ordinances may apply depending on local county rules, so checking with your county before use is the responsible step. Public lands, including national parks and BLM land, may require a permit. No state-level prohibition applies across the contiguous US except Massachusetts for adults purchasing and using these products responsibly. Alaska, Hawaii, and international destinations are outside the current shipping footprint entirely. Always verify your local municipal rules before igniting any pyrotechnic device.
Why was Shutter Bombs featured in local news?
Shutter Bombs earned local news attention by building a focused, consumer-friendly brand around Enola Gaye smoke grenades, products originally developed for military and tactical applications, and bringing them directly to photographers, videographers, and event planners across the US. The story resonated with local media because it represents a genuinely modern business: a niche product with deep roots in professional production work finding explosive demand (literally and figuratively) among everyday content creators and social media photographers. The WP40 Wire Pull, with its 90-second burn time, delivers cinematic smoke clouds that were once inaccessible outside film sets. Shutter Bombs made that same quality available to any adult with a camera and a creative vision. That combination of accessibility, visual spectacle, and entrepreneurial focus on an underserved photography market made for a compelling local business feature.
What makes Shutter Bombs' business model newsworthy?
The business story at the core of Shutter Bombs is the transformation of a historically military tool into a mainstream creative product. Enola Gaye smoke grenades, including formats like the Twin Vent II with dual vents for an immediate wide cloud, were engineered for tactical and training applications. Shutter Bombs recognized that photographers, event planners, gender reveal organizers, and social media creators wanted exactly the same quality and reliability in a retail package. The result is a business that sits at the crossroads of pyrotechnic engineering, consumer photography, and the creator economy, three sectors with very little overlap until recently. Add in the logistical complexity of hazmat ground shipping, and you have an operation that is genuinely harder to replicate than it looks, which is exactly the kind of business journalists find worth covering.
Has Shutter Bombs been featured in any major media outlets?
Shutter Bombs has built a media footprint that extends well beyond local news coverage. The brand has been featured on PBS NewsHour, which speaks to the broader cultural and commercial significance of bringing professional-grade pyrotechnics to consumer photographers. The WP40 Wire Pull, the most popular format in the lineup with a 90-second burn, delivers the kind of sustained, dense smoke cloud that productions demand. That credibility, earned at the professional level and made available to everyday creators without a commercial license or special account, is a large part of what makes the Shutter Bombs story compelling to media outlets of every size.
Can I buy smoke bombs for the same quality used in professional media productions?
The exact Enola Gaye grenades used on professional film sets, in music video productions, and at major sporting events are available to any adult on shutterbombs.com, with no commercial license, professional account, or special approval required. The WP40 Wire Pull, the most popular unit in the lineup, delivers a 90-second burn, producing the dense, sustained color clouds you see in high-end productions. The Twin Vent II adds a dual-vent design for an immediately wide cloud at activation, a format favored when fast, broad coverage matters more than gradual buildup. Professional quality, consumer access, and a guarantee that backs every single unit make shutterbombs.com the right source for your next shoot.
Where can I buy Shutter Bombs smoke grenades?
Shop directly at shutterbombs.com. We sell official Enola Gaye smoke grenades in 9 colors with multi-pack discounts.
Are Shutter Bombs smoke grenades legal?
Yes. Our Enola Gaye products are CE Approved (EU) and ATF Compliant (US). We ship to the 48 contiguous states except Massachusetts.
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