Comments on: Arizona: Constitutional Carry Bill filed for 2010

By: onlineslots

onlineslots — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:39:29 +0000

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By: Michael B. McShea

Michael B. McShea — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:14:57 +0000

Both Adam and Eseell make valid points. I, too, am an NRA and DPS certified instructor who feels the 8-hour training class is beneficial. As a RIGHT, the possession and use of a firearm is guaranteed but the PROPER usage ought to be encouraged.

My first CCW was issued in Detroit and, I can assure you, required many hoops to be jumped through. After moving here to Arizona I was required to jump through a few more hoops which I did at GunSight. In my opinion, a person can never receive too much training and guidance where the use of deadly force may be necessary.

Perhaps a modified, voluntary training program would appeal to “the Masses” if provided at a low cost. I would also suggest that any and all youngsters be included at NO COST to better educate them to the dangers associated with the mis-handling of ANY firearm.

By: Eseell

Eseell — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:15:25 +0000

I disagree, Adam. There is no class required to exercise one’s right to free speech or to become a ‘journalist’ and claim a right to freedom of the press. There should be no class required to exercise one’s right to self-defense. As you well know, open carry is completely legal in this state without any sort of instruction, permit, or background check, so there is nothing stopping those ignorant folks you see in your classes right now from walking around heeled. Vermont and Alaska both allow concealed carry without a permit and they aren’t exactly brimming with reports of the bearers of concealed weapons abusing their right to bear arms.

I understand your trepidation, but I think that it is misplaced. The fear that concealed weapons in general and unlicensed concealed weapons in particular lead to bloodbaths and senseless murders has not been shown to be warranted in any case.

By: Adam D. Maxwell

Adam D. Maxwell — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:18:24 +0000

SB 1102 is an irresponsible bill… I am an NRA cetified instructor, and a DPS certified instructor, so while I am all for arming the comon citizen I don’t think it is too much to ask that a person attend a simple 8 hour class that explains the laws pertaining to carrying, the liabilities, and BASIC marksmanship. We, are a must issue state… as long as you jump through the simple hoop, you get your permit; is it too much to ask that people get a little safety training? From my experiences as an instructor there are A LOT of people that have A LOT of SERIOUS misconceptions about guns, safety, and personal defense.