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So, as Oregon law requires I took my Basic Handgun Safety class today before applying for my CHL. I did not expect to learn anything AMAZING or surprising but didn't object to the idea of the class.
Here are some observations.
1. The instructor who was a former LEO and currently runs my range I belong to, was very hesitant to give us clear "Green light" scenarios where we would be justified he seemed to be hesitant. I assume this is just as much for his liability as ours.
2. I was disappointed in the fact that there was no gun handling or live fire training for the class, a little concerning that we don't require something at least basic.
3. I refuse to complain about ANY day I get to spend 3hrs at the range. Even though I didn't fire a single round today.
Here are questions I know have for the group.
1. In the class the subject of Personal liability insurance was brought up saying make sure your PLU coverage does not specifically exempt self-defense situations. Does obtaining insurance against civil liability hurt you in court? I could picture somebody getting convicted because having that insurance would go towards intent in an odd way.
2. The instructor made a comment that he believes that you should inform an LEO of your CCW holder status at all traffic stops including when your NOT carrying. His argument was that this way they know your not hiding anything.
3. The instructor said it was a really bad idea to use your CCW as photo ID ANYWHERE. Does anybody else share this feeling?
4. The point was made that smaller firearms are harder to handle so there for your first carry gun should be a larger framed one until you gain the skills and ability to carry something smaller and thus harder to handle. I guess my counter argument would be that, larger guns are less convenient thus less likely to actually GET carried.
All in all I enjoyed it, reviewing safety is never a waste of time and I got to spend 3hrs at the range with several friends.
Here are some observations.
1. The instructor who was a former LEO and currently runs my range I belong to, was very hesitant to give us clear "Green light" scenarios where we would be justified he seemed to be hesitant. I assume this is just as much for his liability as ours.
2. I was disappointed in the fact that there was no gun handling or live fire training for the class, a little concerning that we don't require something at least basic.
3. I refuse to complain about ANY day I get to spend 3hrs at the range. Even though I didn't fire a single round today.
Here are questions I know have for the group.
1. In the class the subject of Personal liability insurance was brought up saying make sure your PLU coverage does not specifically exempt self-defense situations. Does obtaining insurance against civil liability hurt you in court? I could picture somebody getting convicted because having that insurance would go towards intent in an odd way.
2. The instructor made a comment that he believes that you should inform an LEO of your CCW holder status at all traffic stops including when your NOT carrying. His argument was that this way they know your not hiding anything.
3. The instructor said it was a really bad idea to use your CCW as photo ID ANYWHERE. Does anybody else share this feeling?
4. The point was made that smaller firearms are harder to handle so there for your first carry gun should be a larger framed one until you gain the skills and ability to carry something smaller and thus harder to handle. I guess my counter argument would be that, larger guns are less convenient thus less likely to actually GET carried.
All in all I enjoyed it, reviewing safety is never a waste of time and I got to spend 3hrs at the range with several friends.