Posted on 12/15/2012 6:22:01 PM PST by marktwain
How much useful info is there to fill up a 8-hour gun safety course? You can give them scenario after scenario and picture after picture, but it all comes down to the basic rules - Treat very gun as if it was loaded and ready to shoot - if handled carelessly, a gun can discharge and hit an unintended victim - finger off the trigger when not intending to fire the weapon. be familiar with the weapon and all features. Give them the basics and show a few gory pictures of cases where folks violated the rules and paid for it. Could be a free on-line deal and be completed in 20 minutes and maybe require a documented trip to a range where the person fired at least 10 shots. And that only if the person has not had any contact/experience with firearms ( a 5-minute session to verify if there is any question) - if they have participated in any gun activities and are familiar with them, it’s just a waste of their time and money,
“Um...correct me if I’m wrong, but having lived there, I’m pretty sure the ‘Toothless Hill Country Folk’ are already doin’ this!”
I live here and have all my teeth!!!! TYVM
I hope you are back in Wisconsin!
In North Carolina, we allow open carry without permits.
Our training class has a required test showing you are able to hit a target at differing distances and at differing rates of fire.
Having just completed my CCW class, I think that the information in the class on law and protecting yourself after a shooting (that is only the beginning) and on the range for a novice, is invaluable. Having a very competent instruction makes all the difference in how you will conduct yourself in certain situations. Trainig, training, training .....I am all for it.
The 90 period, finger prints and back ground check for SC to make sure that I am worthy of the permit, is what I have a problem with.
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