Not to belabor the point, or doubt your word, but I've been around firearms all my life, also (I'm 55) and have had ccocealed carry permits since about 1980. But, IMO, unless you have had formal defensive and tactical handgun training, you don't know what you don't know. Maybe we should start a forum on this or something. I'm really on my high horse about this issue since I just completed some training at Frontsight (they advertise on this site). It was fantastic!! I have been a stalwart 2nd Amendment kind of guy all my life but I now wonder how many people get CC permits and just "strap 'em on" with no real capability to use 'em in a tactical situation. The vast majority, I would bet. By no means do I suggest that everyone be legally required to be trained at a shooting school before they exercise their rights. But I truly have a whole different mentality and capability to handle myself and my weapon since attending Frontsight. And what the hell can it hurt? Just my two cents; I'm open to other opinions. I'm now a proud (and capable) sheepdog.
JJFlash