So back on topic, if someone is a poor shot then they should take their time on their CHL Proficiency Test to make sure they pass. But for most gun people I know it's easy to score at least 90% on the shooting test. That's a lot better than passing so there's no real benefit to slowing down.Sangiovese wrote:You can bring cars and such into it if you want... but driver competence is a separate issue. There are a lot of things more likely to kill us than another CHL with poor skills - but that's not what we're discussing here.
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- Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:48 pm
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Re: Take your time on your CHL Profciency Test
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:08 pm
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Re: Take your time on your CHL Profciency Test
What if the text message is from your 15 year old daughter who was gagged and thrown in the trunk of a car? That's an unlikely situation but is it less likely than her standing behind some crazy guy with a knife instead of running away?Sangiovese wrote:I think that we're talking apples and oranges here. The big difference is that not knowing how to use every feature on a cell phone/vcr/etc... does not have the potential ramifications that not being proficient with your carry weapon. There is a HUGE difference between missing a text message and missing a guy charging at you with a knife. Consider the fact that my 15 year old daughter might be standing behind the guy charging with the knife and wind up taking your errant bullet... and I think it is obvious that the comparison doesn't hold water.
I agree. But looking at the news and statistics I don't see many innocents who get shot because of poor marksmanship. I do see lots of innocents who are injured or killed because of poor driving. That's an area where there should be more required training and heavier penalties for unlicensed activity.Sangiovese wrote:You have the right to defend yourself. You also have the responsibility not to endanger innocents. BOTH of these require you to be proficient with the handling and use of your firearm.