Concealed Carry Classes - The Firearms Forum

Steve02C5 · 05-12-2013, 09:07 AM

I, like the majority of the TFF members I would think, grew up around guns, family who were big time shooters and hunters, etc. I shot on an NRA rifle team back in the day at our National Guard Armory, where I learned gun safety, and how to shoot.

Having said that, I feel first-timer CHL classes shouldn't be shortened as per the most recent TX law has --I do favor reduced hours for CHL renewals. I've been to gun shows where it's obvious people are buying their first gun and have no clue about how are they operated or safety --especially Orientals. I mention them because most of them are not from a gun culture and have no clue. I work with several and know this to be true --they admit it.

My fear is those who fall into first time gun owners with a CHL are the ones who are more likely to err in judgment and give anti-gunners more ammunition, no pun intended. They should take the 2 day course like the rest of us had to.

IMHO, of course.

carver · 05-12-2013, 09:26 AM

Steve, I agree with you on this. Everyone that carries a gun, or owns a gun, should take at least one course in gun safety, and at least one course on how, and when, to use a gun for defensive pourposes. A concealed carry course will teach you these needed tools, even if you don't want to carry concealed. I also think that it is the responsibility of every person that choses to carry a gun to get some training on a firearms course for SD. Both day, and night time training. As the laws change they should stay informed by taking a course every few years. If I may play the devil's advocate for a moment though, I would like to point out that I don't think it should be mandatory. Nor do I believe that the state has the right under the constitution, and bill of rights, to make you pay a fee to carry a gun, concealed, or otherwise. If you choose to ignore the getting well trained part, well then, I guess you get what you deserve.

Steve02C5 · 05-12-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by carver

Steve, I agree with you on this. Everyone that carries a gun, or owns a gun, should take at least one course in gun safety, and at least one course on how, and when, to use a gun for defensive pourposes. A concealed carry course will teach you these needed tools, even if you don't want to carry concealed... If you choose to ignore the getting well trained part, well then, I guess you get what you deserve.

I agree 100% carver, as long as I'm not on the receiving end of them getting what they deserve. Know what I mean.

Double D · 05-12-2013, 12:05 PM

Every law outside of the second amendment is illegal. Requiring someone to have a permit is illegal. Requiring them to receive training is illegal. Its a shame where we have ended up.

bigdad5 · 05-12-2013, 01:06 PM

I dont dare comment on this topic i might be here for days putting in my 3 cents. Just reading my profile will give enough insite as to where i stand. good shooting.

bigdad5

soundguy · 05-12-2013, 02:16 PM

i like the fact we take a handgun safety / law course to get CHL.

I would not support any move for a renewal class or any kind of CEU type things. too much junk like that and hoops to go thru already with other licenses.

get it and stay informed. if you keep your renewals up.. you are meeting the prior need for handgun exp / safety.

it's not like you are gonna wake up a year after taking the safety course and FORGET all the stuff.

we need less govt. not more govt.... ( yes we need govt.. but just enough.. not too much

)

Double D · 05-12-2013, 02:32 PM

EVERYBODY that carries a firearm, should be properly trained. They should seek out training and continue to train on a constant basis. But no government has the right to force training on anyone. The right to keep and bear arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. It is a God given right to keep and bear arms and any laws imposed are infringements on the 2nd amendment. Sorry if some dont agree. Its not me you dont agree with, the 2nd amendment spells it out clearly. I didnt write it, I just agree with it.

05-12-2013, 09:07 AM	#1
Steve02C5 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Renaissance Festival, TX Contributor Posts: 256	Concealed Carry Classes I, like the majority of the TFF members I would think, grew up around guns, family who were big time shooters and hunters, etc. I shot on an NRA rifle team back in the day at our National Guard Armory, where I learned gun safety, and how to shoot. Having said that, I feel first-timer CHL classes shouldn't be shortened as per the most recent TX law has --I do favor reduced hours for CHL renewals. I've been to gun shows where it's obvious people are buying their first gun and have no clue about how are they operated or safety --especially Orientals. I mention them because most of them are not from a gun culture and have no clue. I work with several and know this to be true --they admit it. My fear is those who fall into first time gun owners with a CHL are the ones who are more likely to err in judgment and give anti-gunners more ammunition, no pun intended. They should take the 2 day course like the rest of us had to. IMHO, of course. __________________ NRA Benefactor Member Sheriffs Assoc. of Texas Life Member -->

05-12-2013, 09:26 AM	#2
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,254	Re: Concealed Carry Classes Steve, I agree with you on this. Everyone that carries a gun, or owns a gun, should take at least one course in gun safety, and at least one course on how, and when, to use a gun for defensive pourposes. A concealed carry course will teach you these needed tools, even if you don't want to carry concealed. I also think that it is the responsibility of every person that choses to carry a gun to get some training on a firearms course for SD. Both day, and night time training. As the laws change they should stay informed by taking a course every few years. If I may play the devil's advocate for a moment though, I would like to point out that I don't think it should be mandatory. Nor do I believe that the state has the right under the constitution, and bill of rights, to make you pay a fee to carry a gun, concealed, or otherwise. If you choose to ignore the getting well trained part, well then, I guess you get what you deserve. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

05-12-2013, 12:05 PM	#4
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,075	Re: Concealed Carry Classes Every law outside of the second amendment is illegal. Requiring someone to have a permit is illegal. Requiring them to receive training is illegal. Its a shame where we have ended up. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

05-12-2013, 01:06 PM	#5
bigdad5 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mike Wood , Ogdensburg NY. Posts: 86	Re: Concealed Carry Classes I dont dare comment on this topic i might be here for days putting in my 3 cents. Just reading my profile will give enough insite as to where i stand. good shooting. bigdad5

05-12-2013, 02:16 PM	#6
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,441	Re: Concealed Carry Classes i like the fact we take a handgun safety / law course to get CHL. I would not support any move for a renewal class or any kind of CEU type things. too much junk like that and hoops to go thru already with other licenses. get it and stay informed. if you keep your renewals up.. you are meeting the prior need for handgun exp / safety. it's not like you are gonna wake up a year after taking the safety course and FORGET all the stuff. we need less govt. not more govt.... ( yes we need govt.. but just enough.. not too much )

05-12-2013, 02:32 PM	#7
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,075	Re: Concealed Carry Classes EVERYBODY that carries a firearm, should be properly trained. They should seek out training and continue to train on a constant basis. But no government has the right to force training on anyone. The right to keep and bear arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. It is a God given right to keep and bear arms and any laws imposed are infringements on the 2nd amendment. Sorry if some dont agree. Its not me you dont agree with, the 2nd amendment spells it out clearly. I didnt write it, I just agree with it. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.