Marty-
I would definitely support Training if it gave the residents of WA a greater number of States accepting our CPL. But here comes the rub.
Training is viewed by many to be an infringement on their right but I am not among them. I to have an issue with Training when it comes to the curriculum. WHO is going to decide? Who is going to provide this training? What will it cost? Where and When will it be available?
A training requirement could be viewed by some parts of our lawmaking bodies as an opportunity to limit carry of firearms. Just limit it to a few areas of availability, times of year, make it high cost, and guess what, nobody seeks it and no CPL's are issued.
Then there is the question of "Vested Interest". There is a training industry already established in the State. Anyone here we know? Is the training requirement going to be crafted to benefit these few or will it be offered through Gun Clubs, Police Departments, or Private Instructors (all with proper certification of course)? What will be the level of training? Simple like "This is how you load it and the bullet comes out here" or full "Tactical Zombie Hunting" like some seem to think is necessary?
I would support a course that is available no less thantwice per month in every county. It would include basic gun safety, training on the legal use of a firearm in Self Defense, and spends no longer than 4 hours total. Some may say this is too little but it sure is more than required today. Cost should be limited to no more than the current cost of a CPL and the certification should be lifetime.
Keep it simple and basic. Leave the "Tactical" training for those that either need it for their jobs or those that have huge egos to maintain.
