Before you throw your hands up in the air, please do take into account:
I am looking to create a space conducive to a discussion on this subject; it is a topic that is difficult to look at in the first place.
*You are of course entitled to your opinion and I expect a range of strong opinions, I simply ask that responses are structured with progression of this thread in mind.
I purchased (through a private party) a handgun at the age of 18. I am now almost 21 and going to get my CCW (only of course).
That being said, I have spent years being very frustrated. Knowing that the countless hours I took to educate myself as a gun owner amounted to me being more than qualified to carry my gun. Furthermore seeing a greater tie to age than knowledge in getting a CCW left me perplexed; sure many of my friends would not make great candidates to have a CCW, but neither should a good few of their parents that do! Why are we not seeing a strong tie to knowledge? *this may seem like a faulty causality, please speak up if you feel that way. I live in Washington (a will-issue state i.e. pay for permit, no classes, just pass a BG test) which may skew my perception.(though not much I feel)
I managed the waiting game to get my CCW by doing a handful of things. Adopting methods to carry I could practice realistically given my circumstances. Putting a safe under my car seat, carrying in a backpack, most importantly knowing my rights and knowing how to properly assert them.
Through my journey I met many others that did/are doing the same and discussed the topic with many others (including a few surprisingly supportive police officers). Here today I would like to bring the topic to a wider audience.
1. How do you feel about what I just shared
2. How could I have/ would you have approached everything (differently or not)
3. Do you feel like something should change to accommodate those like me, or not?
Please share and relevant thoughts!
Thank you.
I am looking to create a space conducive to a discussion on this subject; it is a topic that is difficult to look at in the first place.
*You are of course entitled to your opinion and I expect a range of strong opinions, I simply ask that responses are structured with progression of this thread in mind.
I purchased (through a private party) a handgun at the age of 18. I am now almost 21 and going to get my CCW (only of course).
That being said, I have spent years being very frustrated. Knowing that the countless hours I took to educate myself as a gun owner amounted to me being more than qualified to carry my gun. Furthermore seeing a greater tie to age than knowledge in getting a CCW left me perplexed; sure many of my friends would not make great candidates to have a CCW, but neither should a good few of their parents that do! Why are we not seeing a strong tie to knowledge? *this may seem like a faulty causality, please speak up if you feel that way. I live in Washington (a will-issue state i.e. pay for permit, no classes, just pass a BG test) which may skew my perception.(though not much I feel)
I managed the waiting game to get my CCW by doing a handful of things. Adopting methods to carry I could practice realistically given my circumstances. Putting a safe under my car seat, carrying in a backpack, most importantly knowing my rights and knowing how to properly assert them.
Through my journey I met many others that did/are doing the same and discussed the topic with many others (including a few surprisingly supportive police officers). Here today I would like to bring the topic to a wider audience.
1. How do you feel about what I just shared
2. How could I have/ would you have approached everything (differently or not)
3. Do you feel like something should change to accommodate those like me, or not?
Please share and relevant thoughts!
Thank you.