Cratz2,
I understand what you are saying as far as poor shooting. I've seen it too, believe me.
However. I think it's a solution in search of a real-life problem.
Washington, like Indiana, has no training requirement. Oregon has very similar demographics to Washington and the carry laws are roughly parallel, except that Oregon does have a training requirement.
Permits in Washington cost around $60 when all the fees and charges are added up. Permits in Oregon cost about the same, plus at least another $30 to $40 above that for training, for a total of around $100.
There is no statistical difference between the states as far as gun safety goes. None.
I think it goes to show that there's no need for a training requirement. The requirement seems only to serve as an one more extra barrier between common people and their ability to legally protect themselves.
pax
You have the right to remain helpless. Should you choose to waive this right, anything you do may be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an assailant. If you cannot find one for yourself, the court will release one for you. -- Steve Munden, quoted by Jeff Cooper in his commentaries
