I'm a strong supporter of Constitutional Carry. As a former NRA Pistol Instructor, Bullseye competitor and USMC veteran I am also a strong proponent for those who carry to be effectively trained in laws, technique and marksmanship. Firearms are dangerous and, in untrained hands, as much of a threat to innocent bystanders as they are to a threat. Case in point: I attended a licensing class in Texas where they required a practical part of the process to be accomplished on the range in order to qualify for the permit. A young man there was literally unable to hit a man-sized target at 7 yards. That was a dangerous situation. I'm often asked for my opinion on what folks should consider for defense. My personal opinion is that those who are not willing to practice and be effective with a pistol should consider not carrying a sidearm. That's not to define the law to carry, but the individual choice to carry. High stress, high adrenaline situations are no place for "spray and pray" self defense techniques.
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