Quote Originally Posted by jim View Post
And how many john doe ccw holders actually go past doing as little as possible to obtain their ccw?
I am in favor and advocate something other than sitting on your ass for 2-3 hours to get a CCW. Yet i read time and time again here and other gun boards. ITS A RIGHT WE SHOULD BE ISSUED A CCW AND NOT HAVE TO TAKE ANY CLASS!!!
So many folks choose the path of least resistance to get what they want and will do nothing to hone their skills after getting that coveted permit.
I agree TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN, you will never get enough trigger time and (as i agree with you) confidence until you do.
With that being said unless i was there , not armchair qb'ing, i cannot in clear conscience say i would have taken the shot.
On one hand, we as both citizens and free men have a God given and Constitutionally protected right to bear arms.
On the other hand, walking around with a weapon and no serious training on how to use it is just plain stupid.
Your average CCW holder is nothing more than a sheep in wolf's clothing... if they want to take the class, get the permit, and arm themselves, they have the legal right to do so, and that is something I won't argue. However, I for one will hold them morally accountable if they are in a position to help their fellow man and can't because they are too incompetent to do so.

On taking the shot... well, we've all made our differing opinions about this known. You know where I stand, I know where you stand.