OK... I'll admit I was wrong.... I went to bed last night figuring that there would be at least one ban on this thread by morning. I owe someone a nickel.
I'm in favor of mandatory training to own a gun
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Woody
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When you make decisions/laws that impact hundreds of millions of people, for the 'protection' of a statistically insignificant percentage of that total, you have to be careful of the burden being imposed...not to mention whether it is constitutionally allowed.
Do you really think that there's always going to be an answer? It seems as though you 'feel' like more required training is the answer, but...::sigh::...nobody will listen because we haven't seen the front line horrors like you have...
Condescend much?
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sgt23preston
USMC LLA. NRA Life Member
stuff...
BUT in Woodstock's defense, Driving Requires Training & Passing Proficiency Tests...
And Merry-Land decides & regulates what it takes for us to be able drive...
BUT in Woodstock's defense, Driving Requires Training & Passing Proficiency Tests...
And Merry-Land decides & regulates what it takes for us to be able drive...
We'll add it to your membership dies on your next renewal.
No disrespect Sarge, but lowoncash is absolutely correct in that there is no constitutionally protected right to drive.... keeping and bearing arms on the other hand is an absolute right. Apples and oranges.
LOL... with interest, no doubt. And the MDS interest rate for all un-paid dues is... wait for it... 3%
Kman
Blah, blah, blah
How much training did the cop get who decided to use his pistol as a hammer?
Training is not a vaccination against jack ass.
Training is not a vaccination against jack ass.
For any other ignorant wretches like me, that stands for too long; didn't read.tl;dr
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You could not be MORE wrong about Coby. He is quality incarnate, And I'd be Damon to his Pythias (or vice versa) any day.
Is this just fantasy?
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Fixed, for shtarker authenticity.LOL... withinterestvigorish, no doubt. And the MDS interest rate for all un-paid dues is... wait for it... 3%
eruby, my good man... you, sir, crack me up.
I question my worthiness kind sir.
I think, perhaps, with some mandatory training though...I might be able to rise to that higher level.
I think, perhaps, with some mandatory training though...I might be able to rise to that higher level.
mxrider
Former MSI Treasurer
So I have been waiting for the opportunity to read what this was all going to be about. Woodstock, you and I have personally spoken many times face to face. There has always been a mutual respect, and I still feel that way. With that being said, the idea of mandatory training to possess a firearm is just absolutely wrong (IMO). The freedoms that we have here in our country, sometimes come with a cost. There are many many things that could make our country "safer" but it would require a sacrifice of personal responsibility and privacy etc. The FBI/DHS could root out some threats to this country by wiretapping every single phone in this country as an example. But, we have FREEDOM here, that doesn't allow such acts. I fully agree that EVERYONE that owns a firearm, SHOULD seek training of such, but it absolutely 100% should not be required. The 2A is a FREEDOM that we have in this country, and that freedom sometimes comes with a cost such as accidental shootings, unsafe use etc. When we, as an educated community, see something unsafe, it is our responsibility to bring it to the attention of those people and to the people in charge of the range.
On a side note, I still don't see how any of this has to do with MSI, other than the fact that MSI is suing the State of MD to get rid of the HQL (which mandates training for purchase of a handgun).
On a side note, I still don't see how any of this has to do with MSI, other than the fact that MSI is suing the State of MD to get rid of the HQL (which mandates training for purchase of a handgun).
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I do not need to read the last 15 pagess to say, unequivocally, that MANDATORY training is an infringement, a blatant tax on exercising a fundamental right otherwise guaranteed by the Constitution, and an evil tool in the gun control and gun grabbing advocates tool box. However, TRAINING in some form or another should be a personal prerequisite of owning and/or carrying a firearm. What that means varies among individuals and should not be dictated by the government.
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clandestine
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Pretty brave for a Firearm Trainer to hold such a position and post his Company Name.
Oh wait...
Oh wait...
drking2
Ultimate Member
I don't know you, but I too am an instructor. I would be concerned about the quality of your instruction by the way you treat dissenting opinions from other board members. Once you put requirements on a constitutional right, it is no longer a right. Your educational example is invalid since the right to free speech occurred at a time when many citizens signed their name with an "X". I would love to see everyone have the opportunity for more training. Mandatory, I think not. Also, just for the record, I have never made one dime from teaching firearms, I do it for the love of the sport and the love of teaching.
Before you attempt to insult my intelligence or my reading ability, you should know i currently hold a Doctorate and two Master degrees. I would suggest you stop the insults and name calling an attempt to defend your thoughts in a coherent and civil manner.
Before you attempt to insult my intelligence or my reading ability, you should know i currently hold a Doctorate and two Master degrees. I would suggest you stop the insults and name calling an attempt to defend your thoughts in a coherent and civil manner.
Looks like the cherry on top. Smells like the cherry on top.
Doc, among your many quals and talents, are you a cherry too?
Logic. Reason. Result.
Bravo Zulu.
If in 14 pages over a couple of days not one person agrees with your position Woodstock you may want to re-think that position.
Now pass the popcorn....
Now pass the popcorn....
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