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DFWTT wrote:Yea, maybe it's a non-issue and yes there are not a lot of reported ND's. But with responsibility stressed at every turn, as it should be, how can this subject be looked upon as unimportant? I'm definitely sure that there should be NO more regulations placed on the CHL applicant. Some personal responsibility lies with the applicant though in at least becoming familiar with a firearm prior to making the decision to carry one? Agree?

So if you're not willing to place more restrictions upon people, how are you planning on stressing people get more training?

Most places I"ve seen that offer CHLs also offer "intro pistol" or "basic handgun" classes as well. If the opportunities are there, and people don't take them, what can you do?

I guess I'm confused at the topic in general. The opportunities for training are out there, so that's not the problem. If you're uncomfortable with the level of experience CHL holders have and aren't willing to impose more restrictions, I don't know what to tell you.

As I stated, seems to be largely a non issue to me.

Judging by the low low numbers of CHL related accidents and problems every year, you're worrying over nothing.

Some of those inexperienced may be journalists or people with reason to be in the State capital wanting to use our express line....

Some people take the class and never send off paperwork (I had a friend do that), or never carry even when they get their plastic.

I just don't see all that many incidents that should cause any hand wringing about how undertrained we are.

Heck, I go to the range a lot more often than most of the cops I've ever talked to, and we let them carry almost everywhere.