Texas has allowed concealed handgun licenses for a number of years. The process is not difficult, provided you can pass the background check and have the money for all the fees and the class. There is a 12 to 15 hour class required where you learn law and prove a minimum of proficiency with a handgun.
Virginia now is offering a non-resident license that is accepted by 27 states including Texas. The background checks, fingerprints, etc are required, but the entire class is online and takes about an hour. What is wrong with this picture?
I have been shooting handguns for many years and I can tell you that just because you have one, doesn’t mean you know how to shoot it. It ain’t like what you see in the movies. I have seen police officers at a range I visit that can’t shoot as well as I can. And, I am not all that great.
Guns are nothing more than a tool. If you own a band saw and don’t know how to use it, you’re probably known as "lefty" or "old two fingers." It is my opinion that any state that issues a license should require a minimum of 8 hours training in gun safety and proficiency, before you could apply for a permit.
As a grumpy old man, and even before I was, I have been and always will be a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment. It is because of private citizen gun ownership that we still have some freedom in this country. I see "mail order" permits as an open door for the Federal Government to step in and take over all licensing.
We all know what happens when the Feds get involved with anything.
PMO
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