grizzlyteeth

[grizzlyteeth]

With what our true blue military people have to go through when called upon to protect our country, why do they do not have automatic license to carry?

 

[Phillip Gain]

Before I comment on this - I should probably state where I'm coming from. I am a veteran. I am also a lifelong firearms enthusiast, who has studied/used them in three different contexts:

1) hunting small and medium game
2) combat and warfare
3) personal defense

(I may add sport/competition to the list soon, haven't decided yet.)

While I generally support any benefit that can be given to veterans...I'm split on this issue. The logistics of carrying a firearm in battle are different from carrying a firearm for personal defense. I can honestly say that I have benefitted from the additional training I undertook in order to get the different LTCs I've held over the years, and I believe other vets should get the benefit of this instruction as well.

I think a good solution would be "shall issue" licensing (contingent upon instruction) for ALL citizens, but with fees reduced or waived for vets.