It’s not to stop criminals. He wants every armed citizen to know what they’re doing so they don’t do something stupid. He supports the permitting process so as to at least get some good info in front of people.
His position on ccw regs has nothing to do with outright criminality.
“He supports the permitting process so as to at least get some good info in front of people.”
Requiring training, and permits themselves, are an unconstitutional infringement. Training is of course a good idea, but not government’s business to require. Government does not exist to keep you from doing something stupid.