OC for ME
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We once a quarter maintained proficency. Not really what I'd call 'regular training'. Sling a gunbelt on the hip to stand watch and that is about all we did. Only time the pistol or shotgun was loaded was on the range and then for only the minimum number of rounds to stay qualified. Most folks in the military get the same exposure to guns.agreed - kind of
it is the people that never train but just think all they have to do is put it in their pocket should not be carrying
if you are going to carry then at least do the world a favor and train how to use it and keep regular training schedules
this is why you never see the military just hand you a gun and put you in the field and say good luck
either take the time to properly train or never carry
as for the being a target thing - i see when i carry my ak 47 bayonet even these drunks that pan handle will leave me alone and a lot use asking for a cigarette or dollar as the get close to you excuse to rob you
when not carrying my bayonet i never get far and it is one pan handle after another
If you know how to load, point, fire and then clean without killing yourself or another unitentionally you are just as qualified as most cops and most soldiers/sailors/airmen.
I'm glad folks choose to carry at all. Then again, most folks are prepared for the home but choose to go unprotected once they leave the home. No biggie this is what liberty and personal responsibility is all about.