Do the instructors have a choice?Unless, of course, the instructors believe in what they're doing, in which case they won't let you make a mockery of the process anyway.
So shooting a ridiculously large caliber gun to make a point is pointless.
Do the instructors have a choice?Unless, of course, the instructors believe in what they're doing, in which case they won't let you make a mockery of the process anyway.
So shooting a ridiculously large caliber gun to make a point is pointless.
The people who really need to see how silly the law aren't at the range. Theyre either politicians or voters. The instructors probably agree with you.
Unless, of course, the instructors believe in what they're doing, in which case they won't let you make a mockery of the process anyway.
So shooting a ridiculously large caliber gun to make a point is pointless.
In all likelihood thats true. However I could see some moron in an office somewhere reviewing the data and seeing some huge caliber and having a freak out moment just to find out about it’s a pirate pistol.
It would be interesting to see the statistics of what percentage qualified with what caliber. I have to think there would be a few .50 caliber quals, and I suspect if one could find the individuals and ask the “just because I can” reasoning would be the most prevalent.I'd be very tempted to buy a .50 AE to qualify just because.
What would going out of your way entail.
I wouldn't buy a 45 just to do it, but if I had a buddy that had one I could borrow I'd certainly buy a box of ammo and do that.
If I were in that situation I would probably qualify with my 480 Ruger BFR just to cover bases even though I'd never carry it.
Well, thinking this, when I was earning to drive ,my dad made me drive his car 73 Chrysler New Yorker, aka Aircraft Carrier. I learned to maneuver that 20 feet of car and parallel park in a 25ft space. Perfectly. Same concept I think. And yes even though it's our right, and a ltc isn't fair, kinda makes sense if you look at it practicly.25 yards, Army L target, 30 shots, 30 minutes, score of 190 to pass.
i do find it odd that the qualification is to shoot at a ridiculous distance that is very rare in self defense shootings and is also a military style range testing criteria given it's an Army target, yet this is simply to carry a handgun for protection against non-military threats.
I gotta be honest. I personally don't have any problem with states putting performance requirements on their CCW licenses. We used to be required to requal every 2 years. I've been in a buncha of classes and watched a lot of people shoot, and in some cases it's terrifying. The thought of them loose on the street without at least this level of training gives me nightmares. Their getting through the classes and quals says they can hit an 8"x11" piece of paper for 75% of the time at 10 and 15 feet. Some solace at least.
With 30 minutes allotted to fire 30 shots, they could use a sundial…As far as I'm aware, the OP never mentioned a state, but RI is the only state that has those specific requirements, so I drew my conclusion from that.
They don't need to be impressed, they just need to operate the stop watch.
Amen to that!I don't know about the qualification requirement, though in Michigan we have to take a class and it required I shoot 50 rounds but the class was a private individual, not the state.
I do think qualification should be required before one can use the range. Too many goofballs on firing ranges IMO.
Well, thinking this, when I was earning to drive ,my dad made me drive his car 73 Chrysler New Yorker, aka Aircraft Carrier. I learned to maneuver that 20 feet of car and parallel park in a 25ft space. Perfectly. Same concept I think. And yes even though it's our right, and a ltc isn't fair, kinda makes sense if you look at it practicly.
What can you carry that's bigger than .45 that isn't completely ridiculous?
My state has the same qualification requirements, and so I do qualify with a .45 and a .44. ….
I gotta be honest. I personally don't have any problem with states putting performance requirements on their CCW licenses. We used to be required to requal every 2 years. I've been in a buncha of classes and watched a lot of people shoot, and in some cases it's terrifying. The thought of them loose on the street without at least this level of training gives me nightmares. Their getting through the classes and quals says they can hit an 8"x11" piece of paper for 75% of the time at 10 and 15 feet. Some solace at least.
I haven't gotten started on it, I was asking so I could figure out what I would attempt to qualify with and since everyone is saying .45, I have to choose between a Hi Point, 4 inch Redhawk, or I could try with my 8 inch Pietta NMA conversion.So how about an update @TTv2 did you ever get your CCW license?
I haven't gotten started on it, I was asking so I could figure out what I would attempt to qualify with and since everyone is saying .45, I have to choose between a Hi Point, 4 inch Redhawk, or I could try with my 8 inch Pietta NMA conversion.
Which, if I do that, I think I'd rather qualify with the 12 inch Buffalo instead.
Don't over think it too much, most states qualifications are ridiculessly easy. I was testing for our Ks qual back in 2007 and would have passed easily with my seecamp 32acp it's a tiny DAO with no sights.I haven't gotten started on it, I was asking so I could figure out what I would attempt to qualify with
I haven't gotten started on it, I was asking so I could figure out what I would attempt to qualify with and since everyone is saying .45, I have to choose between a Hi Point, 4 inch Redhawk, or I could try with my 8 inch Pietta NMA conversion.
Which, if I do that, I think I'd rather qualify with the 12 inch Buffalo instead.
And even then a 10mm hand-cannon is all you really need. … So the OP should just carry a 10mm every day to ensure that all situations are covered.So. If you qualify with a .45 1911, you are good with .45 LC. .41 and .44 Magnum? If so, I’d see no reason to qualify with anything larger unless you actually wander around grizzly country.