[Windflier]

...people should have to train regularly to be allowed to "pack" outside their homes.

"...the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

[pogo101]

Well, the militia could be “well-regulated.” I admit I’m not sure whether the militias of 1791 — namely the whole of the (adult male non-felon) population — bore any requirement of training. Probably not, on the one hand ... but on the other hand that may have been because it would be unthinkable that a lad would grow up then with no rifle training at all. Obviously today I’m okay with a basic training requirement for CCW permits. I understand you aren’t, and that’s ok. Long’s I get my permit ... which in CA puts me SOL!