when i teach/instruct someone who wants to obtain a CCW, i spend a min. of 3 hrs range time with them.
there are some folks who have no business owning a gun, let along carrying one. some i have encountered who fall into the later catagory i suggest they find another way to defend themself.
to some this is being elitest. the ones i made this comment to thanked me for my time and did not pursue it any further.
i am a strong advocate of firearms training/instruction. and feel a X hr class, plus minimal range time is good for basics. however carrying should require much more hands on then that.