[phasma proeliator]

Definitely take the course - being armed and un-trained is not a good idea. Part of the responsibility in owning/carrying a handgun is knowing how and when to use it (and when not to).

Attitude is a huge part of self-defense and you must be confident in yourself and your firearm so that when the moment arises - if it ever does- you can act without hesitation and without mistake.

[BruceS]

Part of the responsibility in owning/carrying a handgun is knowing how and when to use it

Absolutely right! Now if we can only get the left to realize all Constitutional rights were meant to be used that way (with personal responsibility). Maybe they would start thinking before using free speech or the vote. Then again, probably not.

[.38sw]

I will sign up for the combat pistol course. I know basic firearm handling, and target shoot at the local range at least twice a month, sometimes more, but I know that that isn't sufficient.