You don't know what you are writing about. Again, legislation would be required.
Of course legislation would be required. Lol. Please read before you reply. I am simply stating what I and many professionals believe is coming. That is all. I simply wanted to engage discussion. Thank you.
It's the only course required to apply for a Connecticut Pistol Permit. It doesn't really teach the firearm laws of Connecticut nor is it required to. It is a course that teaches basic knowledge of semi-autos and revolvers with a practical shoot of both types at the end of the course.
Now you change your tune......
You and your "many professionals" are wrong.
Also, when one has to invoke the support of anonymous people it seriously damages any credibility you might have had. You are also suspect since you are an NRA instructor
From what I have seen in the CHL classes that I have taken I would say a resounding YES for some of these extremely inexperienced and idiotic beings. Some very very scary stuff in there and I would never want to be an instructor. Wear your vests guys!
I don't see the NRA supporting such a move.
Could some use the additional training that are less experienced with a handgun? Of course they could. Mandatory? I don't see it happening based upon statistics alone.
You are entitled to your opinion. I have been reading your posts for some time, and it appears you consider yourself an "authority", and you make an effort to demean those with whom you disagree. I simply stated my opinion and time will tell if the state will require NRA Basic pistol before getting a CHL license. You think I am wrong. Ok. Looking forward to further dialogue. Others please grab your popcorn and coke.
You don't see the NRA supporting such a move? I would beg to differ. However, the NRA will not engage, but be left solely as a resource for the state to engage if the state feels basic pistol shooting, and particularly gun safety, is warranted for prospective CHL license holders. In other words, NRA will not advocate but welcome the state to use them as a resource.
You stated it as fact, then pointed to your profile as to how much h of an "authority" you are with talk of your "circle of influence" as though you have some secret insider information.
You are trying to sell NRA classes. That is fine, just don't make up stuff or pass off wild conjecture as fact. Then you won't feel demeaned.
Wanna talk about the pros and cons of requiring an NRA class? Fine too.
No one stated anything as "fact". You assumed "fact" not in evidence. You will come to know "fact" when I source it friend. If you don't see a "source" quoted by me, just assume it is my opinion. I use "circle of influence" because of confidentiality and lack of permission to use as reference specifically. Therefore, based on my "circle of influence" it is their opinion, and my opinion, basic pistol from the NRA will eventually be required to get a conceal carry license. There is nothing secret here. I believe several states are already requiring NRA Basic Pistol as prerequisite. Will it happen in Texas? Maybe - maybe not. I think it will, particularly if open carry ever passes legislative muster.
So the State of Texas just changes from a 10 hour classroom requirement for CHL to 4 hours then, will turn around and add another 8 hour NRA course into the mix?
I think not. I don't think the people of Texas would want that either. This isn't California....yet.
I have sent several "home " after they "swept flesh" on the range after having stressed ad nauseam gun safety in class.
I applaud you sir!