[submarinerswife]

I’ll probably get blasted for this but I don’t care.

Certain states are more relaxed on CCW requirements than others. SC and GA for example. That’s why we don’t have reciprocity between our two states.

I personally think some people out there need to know the law and how to load, aim and shoot straight before they become a danger to the public. We have a lot of really dumb people out there who think they know everything because they like cop shows. I consider these idiots dangerous, more so with a loaded gun in public.

Training is so important.

[T-Bird45]

“I’ll probably get blasted for this but I don’t care.”

OK - I’ll oblige you however I don’t consider it a “blast”, just presenting an alternate view.

“Training is so important.”

There are plenty of states that don’t have that as a pre-requisite for receiving a carry permit and there’s little evidence that their law has resulted in “danger to the public.” Can you provide further support of your assertion by using data from one of these “Wild West” states that don’t require training?

Also, please quote the requirement in the language of our founding documents that requires training to exercise any of the rights mentioned. This would include speech, public assembly, publication/press, religion, etc. I anxiously await my further edification on these matters.

[William Tell]

submarinerswife said: "Training is so important."

So is liberty.

The Second Amendment was included in the Constitution to deny the government the power to dictate who is armed and what arms they keep and bear.

History provides the solid justification. The training you want should start in kindergarten and continue until high school graduation. Adults should be presumed capable of training themselves and should be held completely responsible for the consequences of insufficient training.

Your attitude regarding training is exactly why I am not presently allowed to carry my Sig P238. I'm looking at an entire day of travel and training, after much preparation, and the payment of an as of yet unknown amount of money in order to get this pistol added to my permit. And you support this nonsense?

[Ken H]

Vermont has no license requirements for open or concealed carry, yet it has one the lowest murder rates in the country.