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Hardwood83:
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--- Quote from: Mudinyeri on June 23, 2010, 08:52:15 PM ---
--- Quote from: Wilson on June 23, 2010, 08:25:12 PM ---The signs indicate all concealed handguns but allowances are made for police officers. Wouldn't it be nice for them to recognize the training we who hold permits have gone through?
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Not to be a jerk, but are you seriously comparing the one day of "training" required for a CCW permit to the training that LEO's go through on a continual basis?
I know there was at least one person in my CCW class that I didn't fell very comfortable knowing that they would potentially have a CCW permit. I won't go into the reasons why, but as a guy who spent time in the Army, went through specialized training in the Army and has continued to seek out specialized training afterward and practices defensive shooting on a regular basis I don't think the one day class required for CCW permits is enough to make a statement like the one above.
Sorry. Like I said, not trying to be a jerk.
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No kidding...I think there were about 20 people in my CCW class. About a handful of them acted like they've never shot a pistol before. I was completely uncomfortable being around them while they were performing the shooting portion of the class. However, to be fair, they passed the shooting test and written test and could now be walking around out there with a weapon. That's a little scary.... Eek....
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Do you think individuals should have more training as a practical/proficiency matter? Or do you think only those meeting some specified criteria should be armed?
2 E L O:
--- Quote from: Hardwood83 on June 25, 2010, 10:29:58 AM ---Do you think individuals should have more training as a practical/proficiency matter? Or do you think only those meeting some specified criteria should be armed?
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I think it should definitely be more difficult for a person to get a CCW....not from a legal criteria (clean record, no weapons charges, etc.) but more from a training/proficiency matter as you mentioned.
I think more practical/scenario training should be required as well as just basic firearm proficiency. Honestly, a couple of the guys in my CCW class looked like they've never, ever shot a handgun...or ANY type of gun for that matter. I actually felt a little sorry for the instructor having to teach them some basics DURING the "proficiency" test...
I didn't want to be anywhere near them while they were performing their shooting test. And I definitely wouldn't want to be in the same area as them if SHTF and they're carrying and decide to use their weapon. They would probably be more dangerous than the perp....
rluening:
I agree completely. Look at Vermont and Alaska, who have no training. Blood running in the street!
Actually, that makes me wonder... which enumerated rights require additional training and education? Who gets to decide?
/rl
Dan W:
All the data I have seen seems to point out the fact that states that have little or no training requirement have a nearly identical safety record compared to states that have the highest levels of training requirements.
Wilson:
What on earth was I thinking! ???
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