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I finally took the class and submitted my paperwork, at age 50.

I am a former Marine, lifelong shooter, handloader, etc. I consider myself a sheepdog.

I waited so long only because I wanted to be absolutely as certain as I could be that I was ready to take on this responsibility.

CCW goes so far beyond gun ownership, so far beyond using firearms for hobbies. I could not take this lightly in any way, shape or form. Not that we take gun use or ownership lightly, but CCW is so much more potentially serious in its ramifications.

Finally, my guilt over not taking advantage of this opportunity to serve my fellow man (not to mention my family) moved me to go for it.

The prospect of a Democrat President alongside a Democrat Congress greased the skids.

Tim