[villavillager]

I just completed my concealed weapons course for the state of Florida. I looked into several different courses and finally decided upon Paul "Mac" McIntyre who runs The Right Training. It was an eight hour course for the inexperienced shooter. Over six hours in the classroom and about an hour at the range followed by a test back at the classroom. I learned a great deal. There are courses for the experienced and inexperienced. Courses for women only taught by a female instructor. Anyone you would be vaguely interested should check out the website The RightTraining.co

I was so impressed the the entire process I felt compelled to let others of the great course that was available to those who were interested.

[buggyone]

Glad that you found a good class and instructor for your concealed carry permit. That is very important.

Could you enlighten all the readers on what inspired you to get a concealed carry permit and if you feel the need to carry a pistol in The Villages at any time?

[manaboutown]

Perhaps this is why.

https://www.gunowners.org/sk0802htm.htm

[blueash]

I must admit I feel better knowing that six hours of classroom and about an hour at a range "qualifies" an inexperienced person to get a concealed weapon permit.

[Serenoa]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Perhaps this is why.

https://www.gunowners.org/sk0802htm.htm

"Guns Save Lives", that's the title of the article that you linked. Yet we constantly hear from the NRA & their loyal followers that "Guns don't kill people, people kill people". Ok, so guns can save lives, but they can't take lives? How exactly does that work?

I'm confused. Please explain.

[graciegirl]

I don't have a gun and don't want one.

There are many that say I am safe only because they do own a gun and live here near me.

I know this subject is a hornets nest.

The only people I knew growing up who owned guns were hunters.

It is only since moving here that I met anyone who felt they needed a gun for other uses.

[Golfingnut]

I grew up on a farm where loaded guns were a way of life.
I spent 22 years in the Army where guns were a way of life.


I now live in The Villages with lots of older, slower thinking seniors that if they carry a loaded gun:

You could end that sentence with a lot of words, but none would be very nice to say on TOTV.

[Serenoa]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I don't have a gun and don't want one.

There are many that say I am safe only because they do own a gun and live here near me.

I know this subject is a hornets nest.

The only people I knew growing up who owned guns were hunters.

It is only since moving here that I met anyone who felt they needed a gun for other uses.

you have actually had someone in TV say THAT to you? Were you able to keep a straight face?

[Heartnsoul]

Originally Posted by villavillager

I just completed my concealed weapons course for the state of Florida. I looked into several different courses and finally decided upon Paul "Mac" McIntyre who runs The Right Training. It was an eight hour course for the inexperienced shooter. Over six hours in the classroom and about an hour at the range followed by a test back at the classroom. I learned a great deal. There are courses for the experienced and inexperienced. Courses for women only taught by a female instructor. Anyone you would be vaguely interested should check out the website The RightTraining.co

I was so impressed the the entire process I felt compelled to let others of the great course that was available to those who were interested.

No need to explain WHY Most of us know why so glad my son who lives in Boston had his gun on him the day they could not find the terrorist!! What if he had been in his home. congratulations!!! Check out the villages gun club. great club

[Heartnsoul]

Originally Posted by villavillager

I just completed my concealed weapons course for the state of Florida. I looked into several different courses and finally decided upon Paul "Mac" McIntyre who runs The Right Training. It was an eight hour course for the inexperienced shooter. Over six hours in the classroom and about an hour at the range followed by a test back at the classroom. I learned a great deal. There are courses for the experienced and inexperienced. Courses for women only taught by a female instructor. Anyone you would be vaguely interested should check out the website The RightTraining.co

I was so impressed the the entire process I felt compelled to let others of the great course that was available to those who were interested.

PS ANOTHER GOOD REASON when they post (as they did in NY) who owns and who doesn't own a gun, whose house do you think the criminal will target?? Good job on making a smart decision !!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

PS ANOTHER GOOD REASON when they post (as they did in NY) who owns and who doesn't own a gun, whose house do you think the criminal will target?? Good job on making a smart decision !!

Well my response to that is that in 73 years I have not personally needed one and no one in my family or circle of friends have needed one and that there is a fine line between being prepared and being over prepared.

I support the right to bear arms so if you think you need them, go right ahead. It's in the Constitution.

I just have tried to avoid living in areas where I think I need a gun to be safe. I still feel that way here in TV.

It takes all kinds and all views to make up this world.

If and when I think I need a gun, I will get one and learn how to use it.

But for now, I'm good.

[leenie24]

I lived in NYC for my entire life before moving to TV. In my entire lifetime there, I never knew anyone who had guns or carried one around with them. For many years NYC had it's problems with crime - the 60's through the 80's. It was considered by many as a dangerous place to live (although I never felt that way). Even with all that, no one I knew ever felt he need to carry a gun. We just do not have that mentality. I was shocked when I first learned that here in Florida people walked around carrying concealed weapons. I must say that information gave me a moment of pause. I felt unsafe with the thought of people sitting around in the squares in the evening drinking alcohol and carrying guns. I got over it though. I still do not like the idea but I rarely think about it anymore.

I am sure that the individuals who feel the need to carry a gun would not understand my views on this, just as I do not understand their need to carry a gun.

[billethkid]

[Heartnsoul]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Well my response to that is that in 73 years I have not personally needed one and no one in my family or circle of friends have needed one and that there is a fine line between being prepared and being over prepared.

I support the right to bear arms so if you think you need them, go right ahead. It's in the Constitution.

I just have tried to avoid living in areas where I think I need a gun to be safe. I still feel that way here in TV.

It takes all kinds and all views to make up this world.

If and when I think I need a gun, I will get one and learn how to use it.

But for now, I'm good.

hi gracie i understand if you don't feel you need one. We all make our own decisions. I carry mine when I'm outside the villages ever since the movie theater shootings. I'd rather be safe than sorry. and if your in the theater and a shooting does occur you'd probably rather be sitting next to me than those who don't believe in carry. We live in a new world now. It's not the same and I think everyone is intelligent to know that.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

hi gracie i understand if you don't feel you need one. We all make our own decisions. I carry mine when I'm outside the villages ever since the movie theater shootings. I'd rather be safe than sorry. and if your in the theater and a shooting does occur you'd probably rather be sitting next to me than those who don't believe in carry. We live in a new world now. It's not the same and I think everyone is intelligent to know that.

okey dokey