The Don
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When I first heard about OC I was, like many people hearing about it for the first time with whom I've spoken, (pleasantly) surprised to learn no permits were required. As things will hopefully change on the Concealed Carry front come November, I've been thinking about permits again. So my question isn't about CC permits, or OC permits, but permits for carrying in general.
Initially I wasn't opposed to permits and even some sort of training class/certification/occasional recertification in order to carry. I've slowly been coming around to the side that no permits/training/etc should be required at all so long as you're a citizen who can legally own a handgun. And I totally see that side of the argument.
I guess right now I'm sort of on the fence between those two positions. I'd like to hear arguments (civil arguments, please) for both sides.
Where I'm at right now is that permits/training/etc shouldn't be required, but personally training and even re-training every year/couple years/five years is something I'd do just for my own comfort, etc. Training that would include both instructed shooting time (though I know shooting on our own is something we need to do - I don't want to get into that argument) and information about changes in the laws, etc. Again, not required, but something I'd do for my own personal satisfaction.
Or should permits and training be two separate issues? Permits aren't necessary, but a Concealed Carry course of some kind is? But then, isn't that a de facto permit?
I'd like to know what others thoughts on this whole issue is...
Initially I wasn't opposed to permits and even some sort of training class/certification/occasional recertification in order to carry. I've slowly been coming around to the side that no permits/training/etc should be required at all so long as you're a citizen who can legally own a handgun. And I totally see that side of the argument.
I guess right now I'm sort of on the fence between those two positions. I'd like to hear arguments (civil arguments, please) for both sides.
Where I'm at right now is that permits/training/etc shouldn't be required, but personally training and even re-training every year/couple years/five years is something I'd do just for my own comfort, etc. Training that would include both instructed shooting time (though I know shooting on our own is something we need to do - I don't want to get into that argument) and information about changes in the laws, etc. Again, not required, but something I'd do for my own personal satisfaction.
Or should permits and training be two separate issues? Permits aren't necessary, but a Concealed Carry course of some kind is? But then, isn't that a de facto permit?
I'd like to know what others thoughts on this whole issue is...