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by Middle Age Russ
Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Is The CHL Proficiency Test Sufficient?
Replies: 83
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Re: Is The CHL Proficiency Test Sufficient?

As has been said before, it all depends on what is meant by the term sufficient in the question. The CHL Proficiency test is sufficient to meet the dictates of the law. It is not sufficient to guarantee any real-world proficiency in time of need (nor is any other test short of a real-world need to use your handgun). Given that guns are simply tools, such a test is an affront to the Liberty-minded and to the clear meaning and purpose of the Second Amendment. You don't see any requirement for proficiency testing if you choose to carry a hammer or use a nail-gun or chainsaw, so why is a handgun any different? A person can do a good deal of damage with any of these in a short period of time.

I firmly believe that everyone should become proficient in the use of their tools, and in using them safely, but this test proves very little and the arguments against it seem as numerous and compelling as the arguments for it.

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