That is infringement any way you look at it.
I pay the $125 and it pisses me off every time I do.
I should NOT have to pay for my constitutional right, that simple.
I will admit to mixed emotions about the educational training, some people do need it, but it is not in the second amendment, therefore it is an infringement.
If they want to do something, pass a law where we can defend property as in Texas.
Our laws are not bad dealing with self defense (House and car when in car), but an addition of the Texas law would be nice.
Please remember, when the 2nd Amendment was written, folks knew enough about firearms, because they used them to put food on the table, daily!
Today, firearms, have become something to pick up with the pinkie finger extended and a vocal “ew-ee” coming from the indoctrinated hoplophobe.
Demonstration in safe handling of firearms, is required as part of acquiring a hunting license, and has been since 1980 in different states, so I see no real bother there. The training is performed by NRA-certified trainers, which can be a boon for those who have a difficulty in grasping the methods or the reasons. (At the least, it is NOT the trainee’s husband, wife boyfriend or girlfriend, attempting to teach them!)