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AAllen:
--- Quote from: Mudinyeri on June 30, 2010, 09:16:05 AM ---After being pressed, I've only suggested that we, as firearms owners, could be pro-active for a change and actually self-regulate. We, as a collective, could propose training and practice guidelines for those of us who want more advanced privileges (or rights).
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I think we are reaching a point where we can start to form an agreement. Training is not bad, but it does not need to be mandated. We as firearms owners have a responsibility to get training ourselves (even if it is just range time and practice) and encourage others to receive training in accordance with their interests and abilities. We also have an obligation to recruit and develop new shooters, so our traditions will live on.
In that line what the Board has done is to create an education committee to start developing training opportunities that would act as a reach out to new owners or those considering the ownership of firearms. This would teach basic firearm safety, things that apply to all firearms and firearm owners no matter what your discipline. One of the goals of this training is to encourage people to become interested in becoming firearm owners/shooters wither hunting or some other sport shooting, or for self defense purposes. Another purpose is to direct people to training opportunities that are in line with their goals, budgets, and area of interest. The idea is to make this an introduction to firearms class that can be given freely to anyone who may be interested on a regular basis, and hopefully can strengthen and grow our community of responsible firearm owners.
Another idea for a course development is to reach out to those at greatest risk of becoming irresponsible firearm users and show them the problems associated with improper firearm use. This also would direct those who wish to become responsible firearm owners, and their families, toward educational opportunities were they can learn about safe firearm handling, storage, and proper use. This would include not only just shooter education but opportunities for participating in mentored or coached activities that involve the use of firearms.
There is still 2 openings on this committee and I am looking for people with firearm training experience who would be interested in developing this training and finding ways to bring it to those who need it, in an manner that is cost (both financially and time) efficient for those who receive it. These ideas are starting points and we do not want to get into competition with firearm instructors who are delivering a product to shooters already, what we want is to develop new ways to reach people to encourage them to get more training, voluntarily and in the manner that works best for them.
Mudinyeri:
Wow! That's fantastic!
My firearm training experience is very practical in nature. I have no NRA certifications or the like, but I'll volunteer for the committee if you'll consider me.
Feel free to ping me through PM if you'd like to know more about my background and (potential) qualifications.
Dan W:
--- Quote ---We, as a collective, could propose training and practice guidelines for those of us who want more advanced privileges (or rights)
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You left out physical fitness guidelines, annual mental evaluations, and dietary restrictions.
Ooops forgot the ;D
Mudinyeri:
--- Quote from: Dan W on June 30, 2010, 09:20:23 PM ---
--- Quote ---We, as a collective, could propose training and practice guidelines for those of us who want more advanced privileges (or rights)
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You left out physical fitness guidelines, annual mental evaluations, and dietary restrictions.
Ooops forgot the ;D
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Just like the service ... hmm.
SemperFiGuy:
Reply to AAllen, re: Education Committee
I'd like to be considered for one of the two open positions on this committee.
You are invited to contact me directly by Forum email to obtain any additional information that might help you in the consideration process.
sfg
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