Do you oppose Senate Bill 13-195? If so, why?

[cysoto]

and yet we dont hear about people carrying concealed or open carry shooting themselves or others.

I will have to respectfully disagree with this statement. I know more than one CCW holder who have had a negligent discharge; one of them injured himself in the process. I don't know if more or better training would have prevented these incidents but they are a clear indicator that, when handling firearms, a mistake on our part can have serious consequences.

[cysoto]

Cy, I am a proponent of as much training as someone can afford and attend.

I agree 100% and I wish that most gun owners would understand the value of proper training which I don't believe that anyone can get from an on-line class.

[blacklabel]

What part if my comment made you think it was a bad thing?

You know what they say about assuming...

[cstone]

Im just against the government mandating it.

How do you feel about the government mandating the consumption of chocolate?

[Kraven251]

Since a class is already required, I would prefer it to be an interactive class to be able to address questions and allow the instructor to assess the student. Not that I have heard of it happening but an instructor could decline to give someone their certificate.

[WETWRKS]

If I understand your questions correctly, you are implying that the Second Amendment guarantees the right of the individual to carry concealed weapons; is that right?

I don't believe the founding fathers cared if a weapon was carried concealed or openly. They said that your right to be armed shall not be infringed. That includes in public...concealed or openly.

[blacklabel]

Since a class is already required, I would prefer it to be an interactive class to be able to address questions and allow the instructor to assess the student. Not that I have heard of it happening but an instructor could decline to give someone their certificate.

If the requirement must exist, I prefer that it be as accessible and inexpensive as possible. The requirement for training, background check etc. is simply a coat tax. I can carry my handgun openly but if I put my coat over it, I must pay a fee/tax.

I believe that anyone willing to carry a firearm is best off taking a thorough training class but certainly do not feel it is a requirement.

[hurley842002]

I don't believe the founding fathers cared if a weapon was carried concealed or openly. They said that your right to be armed shall not be infringed. That includes in public...concealed or openly.

This, whatever bullshit brainwashed concept of the 2nd these Libs have given to some of the alleged pro 2a folks is ridiculous!

[Kraven251]

If the requirement must exist, I prefer that it be as accessible and inexpensive as possible. The requirement for training, background check etc. is simply a coat tax. I can carry my handgun openly but if I put my coat over it, I must pay a fee/tax.

I believe that anyone willing to carry a firearm is best off taking a thorough training class but certainly do not feel it is a requirement.

Agree completely.

[merl]

re open carry: Now that Deadly Weapon has been redefined, be vary careful how you answer the cop that comes to see you after the MWAG call. You might be disturbing the peace.