Rich B wrote:
dcmdon wrote:
"Look, the criminals don't even apply for pistol permits, its not the guys with the permits I worry about. Be safe".
Which is exactly why the permit process is so useless and unnecessary.
I disagree with our permit process being useless.
Oh so many years ago when I decided to get my permit, I had zero formal training in handgun use and safety.
Since the CT permit process requires the NRA training first, I did at least learn basic safety.
If I were to live in a state that did not require a permit to carry, the need or even desire to take any kind of training/safety course would probably have not happened and I would have been walking around with a gun without the benefit of the basics in handling and safety.
Now this is just my opinion and you may disagree if you want.
Let me also say that forced training is the only benefit I see with the permit process.