I'll jump in too. As a CHL instructor you have required curriculum which does not include ongoing shooting training. Unless you feel that the proficiency test is somehow "training" for use in a self defense situation, in that case I'm even more concerned about CHL instructors.thatguy wrote:I have grave concerns regarding the lack of a renewal process in place and not just because I'm an instructor and my argument is self serving. Maybe my perspective is skewed by the sheer number of shooters I deal with.
First there is the typical shooter on this forum or in IDPA matches or other shooting or training venues whom train and practice and have an understanding of what that gun will do.
Then there is the more common shooter who has not practiced and has Hollywood's image of carrying a gun. While I support 2A I will tell you there are citizens who are legally carrying a gun that scare me to death. About a year ago a CHL holder shot a clerk in a gun fight and in his defense the bad guys locked him in the store but I can't imagine what that must feel like.
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All I can do is continue to stress the importance of training, trust in God and hope I'm proven wrong.
As pointed out, that story actually counters your argument. LEO's accidentally and negligently shoot bystanders way too often. That story is the first I've ever heard of involving a CHL holder.
I agree with your opinion that people should keep themselves "trained" if you will, but it's not part of the CHL course. There's an opportunity for you to market a good course to train CHL's in using them firearms in stressful defense situations.
