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HKsig wrote:A miss means a bystander may get shot. Not good.

rytchard wrote:

TXBO wrote:The empirical data shows that training requirements have little to no effect on crime and accident rate. John Lott has included that in his studies several times. I apologize, I've read so many of his papers, I don't have a link for you. However, he also found that longer training requirements and price have a negative effect on the number of law abiding citizens that actually carry. So in short, it reduces the number of permit holders and does nothing to reduce accidents or crime.

I believe in training. Personally, I enjoy it. However, I believe proficiency is a personal responsibility and not a matter of legislation. Especially when it comes to a enumerated inalienable right.

Points well taken. Thanks!

rytchard wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:Twenty years of experience with CHL proves there is no problem that needs fixing.

Chas.

Well, Chuck, I guess we can agree to disagree here. My opinion is based on 15 years in the Marine Corps and it is felt that the desired, not the required, firearm training should be at a level of expertise, and not that of simply familiarity. But you know, I guess you are right. A CHL is a license and not a certificate of proficiency and does not need fixing.

I stand corrected.

rytchard wrote:IMHO the test is almost ridiculously easy and the range qualification is not far behind. Think of it like when you got a driver's license for the first time. Passing simply means that you have met the minimum requirements to operate a motor vehicle. I believe the same applies here. Experience, education, training, and time are where additional important lessons are learned.

This will sound almost rude, but I am being honest....anyone who does not pass any of the above? Thank goodness as this an indicator that (at least at the time), they are most likely not a suitable candidate to legally carry a handgun.

I personally would support that not only the written test be more challenging, but the range requirements be raised to a higher level as well.

But of course it's just me saying.