I have a shipmate I know pretty well. He's been thinking that he'd like to have a gun with the recent crime spree in his neighborhood. He just wants to protect himself and his family.
Here's the catch, he's Arab.
He's an American citizen in his mid 40's who's never been in trouble with the law. He's honest and responsible. He's open and easy going. Frankly, as well as I know him, he's the kind of guy I want to have a gun. He's just worried that being Arab would make it very difficult for him.
I advised him that he should get a CPL first so that he can show that he's ok when he tries to make a purchase. I also suggested he take a course to learn how to use his firearm properly and safely.
So here's my questions:
1. Being he lives in Tacoma, where should he go that he'll have a good shot at getting treated fairly when shopping for a gun?
2. Where is a good course for a beginner?
3. What are some good ways for him to keep his firearm accessible in the house but out of the hands of his children.
4. Was I right in suggesting he get a CPL first?
Thanks
Here's the catch, he's Arab.
He's an American citizen in his mid 40's who's never been in trouble with the law. He's honest and responsible. He's open and easy going. Frankly, as well as I know him, he's the kind of guy I want to have a gun. He's just worried that being Arab would make it very difficult for him.
I advised him that he should get a CPL first so that he can show that he's ok when he tries to make a purchase. I also suggested he take a course to learn how to use his firearm properly and safely.
So here's my questions:
1. Being he lives in Tacoma, where should he go that he'll have a good shot at getting treated fairly when shopping for a gun?
2. Where is a good course for a beginner?
3. What are some good ways for him to keep his firearm accessible in the house but out of the hands of his children.
4. Was I right in suggesting he get a CPL first?
Thanks