I’m concerned with the lack of training opportunities for those 8 Million first time gun owners.
Went to go pick up my latest gun from the gun shop. There was a lady ahead of me picking up her new, $750 Glock. She clearly had no idea how to use it. She knew nothing about loading it or cocking the gun to put a bullet in the chamber. The manager asked her if she was going to get training; she had no interest.
At one point, she waved the (unloaded, thank God) gun around. I and another guy jumped to get out of the line of fire. He strongly recommended she get training. It got to the point where the manager said he couldn’t in good conscience sell her ammo until she got some training. She stormed out of the shop, probably to buy ammo somewhere else.
LACK of training opportunities? there are many trainers and courses out there - most not needing ammo (or very much). If you don’t look, you won’t see them.