I agree with the police wanting demonstrated proficiency as a requirement for license. This keeps Joe Schmoe from just buying one on a whim one Saturday. People who are serious about carrying firearms will go to the necessary lengths. Those who are content to keep it in the nightstand won't bother.
I must say I completely agree with Taft's decision to look for consensus amongst law enforcement since they are the ones who have to deal with the having an armed populace.
This isn't surprising,since you were 100% wrong with everything in your post that came before this. I just want you to explain ONE little detail to me,ok? HOW is it that unarmed citizens don't "have to deal with a armed populance"? Are citizens somehow exempt from being shot at,stabbed,robbed,raped,or attacked with pipes,chains,knives,etc in your delusional dream world?
If you think cops are the only ones who have to deal with things liket his,how about tell us about the last time you heard of a armed and uniformed cop having his patrol car hijacked,being raped,robbed at gunpoint,etc,etc,etc.