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Although I strongly encourage training, I don't think the current range proficiency requirement serves a purpose. I think it should be deleted from the statute, unless it would cause a problem with reciprocity. If we look to states that don't require a demonstration of shooting proficiency as part of their licensing process, we don't see any problems with injuries or deaths because of poor gun handling. I know that in theory a CHL instructor can take poor gun handling skills into consideration, but I don't know if it's ever done and I'm not at all sure it would pass a court challenge. We have a "shall issue" statute and if you can't point to a specific requirement that was not met, then I believe a court is going to order the CHL issued.

I'm against making the test more challenging.

BTW, we may see an effort to change the "one class every ten years" provision in the statute, since DPS really doesn't like it. It will be interesting to see if the bill would return to classes on each 5 year renewal, or if it will propose something more frequent.

Chas.