SeanMTX, I agree with your statement.."I'm of the opinion that anyone who shows up to a CCW class should be proficient in their weapon they are qualifying with. You don't have to be Charles Bronson, but I'd expect they know how their weapon works and how the hell to hit a target from 7 yards." I live in Virginia where you have to take an approved concealed carry class then take your certificate to the circuit court clerks office when you apply for your concealed handgun permit followed by finger printing, State Police background check, signing of application by local Sheriff and finally approval by the Judge of the Circuit Court. I don't have a problem with this. If you're not a felon or have a criminal background then you're approved. Having thought about it, I don't know why Virginia allows open carry without a permit. What's the difference? Covering my gun with a shirt makes me safer? You can try and compare carrying a gun to operating a chain saw or driving a car but that's like comparing apples and oranges. You can also try and justify carrying with no training by saying you should be held responsible for every bullet you fire. That's fine but holding the gun carrier responsible doesn't do anything to help the person you accidentally injured or killed due to you being incompetent in handling a gun. I don't see having to show basic gun handling and shooting skills as an infringement on my 2nd amendments rights.
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