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I'd prefer if CHLers would have a little more "training" be it in the actual class that is already being enforced. I was unhappy with the way we wasted so much time in class doing nothing when time could have been better used. Now some instructors I'm sure are doing this so... maybe more requirements on instructors or what has to be in the class would help. I'd also not be opposed to showing up more often than every 5 years to re-qualify. I like having peace of mind if I meet another CHLer that I know this guy hasn't been in trouble with the law, and it'd also be nice to know for example he gets out to the range at least once a year. If they could somehow have you submit a range ticket once a year I'd be for that. I think all people especially those carrying them daily should be sure and get range time. Some of us do, and I bet most of us who care enough to of sought out a online group are pretty into our guns and make sure we do get range time, but we probably also know someone who doesn't.

This said I totally get the guys who think even having to get a CHL is absurd. It is a right to have a gun so why must we go the extra step and pay money and prove we're good enough to use that right. I've thought it over and I've just come to think of it like this... that CHL is my paperwork to say... "hey cop I'm a good guy, I have a gun but please don't treat me like the street thug carrying" I think the CHL gives trackable stats that normal citizens can carry guns daily and not use them to break laws or harm others. I find it more like I'm paying for TX to keep records of us good gun carrying citizens and how keeping us around is a positive thing.

As far as open carry... I'd say sure why not, it might not be for me, but if the guy next door wants to I see no harm in it. As long as I can still conceal mine then having others open carry as well might just mix it up enough that bad guys won't know or can see they'll have trouble and just move a long.