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re: Guns &Ammo editorial supports gun control
Posted on 11/7/13 at 11:04 am to 10MTNTiger
Posted on 11/7/13 at 11:04 am to 10MTNTiger
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Interesting to know that you believe your personal feelings on the matter should dictate the fundamental rights of other citizens of this nation. Your logic puts you in good standing with many dictators, monarchs, and politicians that all know what is better for simple peasants.
I get what you're saying but this is something I struggle with. I think you SHOULD be trained at least a little bit MORE to get a carry license. EVERYONE should have a gun but not everyone should be carrying. Just my opinion based on what I've seen at gun ranges, etc.
To give you an example, when I went to my CCW course, I couldn't help but notice how many people in the class couldn't put a round into a target 5 yards away with a 22. A 5 inch barrel 22 (Ruger Mark III). Think about that for a second...
It's a little frightening to think that person would be carrying and could be potentially firing rounds in public.
With that said, I know that most situations where a gun is used, it's used within a few feet so maybe that's a moot point.
No license to own, definitely a license (or at least SOME training) to carry. Which is the way it is now anyways.
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Posted on 11/7/13 at 1:20 pm to gatorrocks
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I think you SHOULD be trained at least a little bit MORE to get a carry license.
The issue I have here is that these supposed problems have not shown up in constitutional carry states. I would agree with you if statistics backed it up.
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I couldn't help but notice how many people in the class couldn't put a round into a target 5 yards away with a 22. A 5 inch barrel 22 (Ruger Mark III). Think about that for a second...
They may not be a great shooter and it's refreshing that you brought up that point of close distance fights.
As an instructor, I will not fail someone for being a bad shot. I would hate to be the person who says, "Well, you can't shoot well enough so you don't get a permit to potentially save your life." That is not my position to make that decision.
Now, I will fail someone for being blatantly unsafe. As long as you are 100% safe, you can be as terrible of a shot as all hell and I still think you have the right to protect yourself.
EDIT: I personally believe your decision-making skills are more important than how well you shoot if you carry concealed. Call me crazy, but your thought process before that gun leaves the holster is the most important thing.
This post was edited on 11/7/13 at 1:22 pm
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