Mr. Pax (AKA Mars) and I had many discussions when I first started carrying. It seemed a bit extreme to him. I wore him down over time, and he finally took El Gato's class. As for the financial issue, he now carries a nicer gun that I do.Lady Madonna wrote:I'm still trying to justify the cost of the CHL to Mr. Madonna, but hope to take the class soon (he's not a 'gun person').
He was finally convinced of the necessity when he and a good friend became temporarily disabled at about the same time. (They both still walk with somewhat of a limp.) His good friend was attacked violently at a Dave & Buster's, putting him back in the hospital and forcing him to undergo another painful surgery. He understood at that point that there are many predators among us, and it is imperative that we know how to protect and defend ourselves.
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