Need CHL info

[rsayloriii]

I must say though, training is necessary but it should not be required by law in order to carry.

+1

[00Buck]

Ok, I have an opinion. I have a God-given right to protect myself, reinforced in terms of firearms by the second amendment. I feel instruction should be mandatory with concealed carry and the license is proof, just as a driver's license is a minor qualification for sharing the road.

Driving is a privilege. Carrying a gun is a right

[rsayloriii]

Driving is a privilege. Carrying a gun is a right

Amen

[Mean Redneck]

We had gun rights before we had cars!

[00Buck]

We had gun rights before we had cars!

True, but the fact remains.

[SnakeEyes]

I say make everyone join the military for 2 years at the age of 18. After they get some discipline then give them a gun. No CHL needed. Maybe this way the next stupid person who wants to try and rob someone or worse will think twice about it or die. It can only improve the gene pool.

[RoyGBiv]

Agree with one small adjustment. Make the CHL just like a driver's license/voters registration, and just as cheap/free.

Everyone should be allowed to carry freely, however, people should be required to learn the rules of the road.

Of course voters are free to wreck our country.

This would be my answer too...

Driving (just like shooting) can be dangerous without proper training, and people who lose their driving (carry) privileges should be prevented from driving/carrying.

Having a reasonable licensing program is ok with me. I'd say that the requirements are too loose for passing the TX test (same for NC and FL in my experience, similar to TX). I don't want drivers on the road that just know how to hit the gas and brake, they need to be able to aim and control their vehicles and know the rules of the road so they don't kill ME by accident...

[Willy]

I think OC and CC should be for everyone at no cost. I wouldn't mind if the state wanted to do a background check and put a CHL qualification on my driver's license. I think a state ID or other proof of US citizenship should be required for gun ownership. (Not that I want to create any hint of a paper trail or gun registration) I think that would put a damper on illegals and felons wanting to own or carry guns. It would give us a better reason to deport them when caught.