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by CoffeeNut
Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Qualify for CHL? Do I need it?
Replies: 35
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Re: Qualify for CHL? Do I need it?

Awslater wrote: Do you guys think taking a CHL class even if I can't get my license would be helpful? Is that even allowed?
If you're willing to pay the class fee then I'm sure you wouldn't be turned down. They don't do background checks to take the class ;). You get a lot of useful information in the class including that when carrying a firearm legally its your primary responsibility to de-escalate the situation. If you're in a verbal argument and you continue the argument rather than trying to calm everyone down or leave and the end result is you discharging your weapon you're likely to end up in a George Zimmerman situation.

I'm not a cop or a lawyer but I am available for jury duty.
by CoffeeNut
Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:27 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Qualify for CHL? Do I need it?
Replies: 35
Views: 4645

Re: Qualify for CHL? Do I need it?

Awslater wrote:Yes, I am one of those doesn't feel the need to have a round in the chamber when I carry. I've lived 31 years without having to shoot someone and will hopefully live the rest of my life without having to do so. I just want my weapon near, semi-ready to go, just in case. Keep in mind I'm proficient with all the weapons I train with. Racking the slide to load the chamber and reloading the magazine for me only takes fractions of a second. Also I feel that your ability to sense danger before it strikes is your best defense. If someone already has a gun drawn on you it's best to not reach for your weapon if you value your life. By that time it's too late anyways! Although I do keep a round in the chamber when I pick up money. Other than that it's not loaded 90% of the time. And plus my groupings with the G22 speaks much confidence for myself even at a distance! So I don't understand why some hate on me for the way I choose to carry my weapon. I'm not a police officer and as far as I know nobody has a hit out on me? lol. I honestly feel safe enough not having it loaded the majority of the time.
I'm not going to beat a dead horse too badly here but there are times when even the best professionals are unable to sense danger and by the time they realize they're in danger its usually when lead is already flying. Carrying on an empty chamber was only smart when people rode horses and risked falling off and they fixed that design flaw pretty quickly. It's a Glock so it will only go bang when your finger is squeezing that nice 5.5lb trigger. Your confidence in yourself on the range is a good thing to have for competition but its almost useless when a problem arises. That's where instinct takes over and no firearms instructor will tell you to rack your slide when a problem arises. Just my 2 cents.

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