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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Posted by TBoy

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Posted on 11/7/13 at 1:50 pm to bapple

Jesus, people. The position many of you take is absurd. You want insane people, violent criminals, and convicted felons to be packing concealed weapons. You want kids to be packing concealed weapons. No regulations at all. When the kids play cowboys and indians, they should be able to go to the corner, pick up some Sprite and some live ammo for their games. No regulations at all. When a known felon is stopped by the police and he has a pistol in his belt he should be congratulated for exercising his fundamental rights and given a lift or something. No restrictions at all. That a pretty farked up world you want.

The rational discussion is what are society's minimum rules when it comes to instruments of deadly force. The writer of the article thinks a little training is ok. I'm sure most people agree. But to take the position that there should be no restrictions, no regulations, no limitations is beyond reckless.

Notice that I have not advocated gun control.

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