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I wish there was some provision for an 18 year old civilian to get a CHL. I don't understand why not being in the military should prevent somebody who is otherwise considered an adult from having the most effective means to protect themselves. I have two daughters that will be on their own one day (probably in college) and I would much rather them have access to the most effective means to protect themselves.

Civilians have access to a wide range of training options and I don't feel that being in the military automatically makes somebody more responsible than someone who has worked hard in school and conducts themselves in a mature way.