Photon Guy
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So I've heard that in certain Gander Mountain locations they have handgun classes. Does anybody know much about this? How good are they? How much shooting do you do?
To give the NRA pistol course, shooting the handgun is required. (In NY state that seems to be waved because it is illegal)
In NY state it is illegal to even hold a handgun unless you are licensed. And in my county (each county has it's own requirements) the NRA Basic Pistol Course is required to even get an application for a license. So you end up with people getting a license to carry, sometimes with restrictions, before they have even held a pistol.
It's stupid, yes. Would you give a person a driver's license who has never driven a car?
I can see the logic behind that train of thought, but I can also see it effectively prohibiting the majority of the people wanting to obtain a hand gun for financial reasons. The added expense on top of the ridiculous expense already.NY should make certain exceptions to not being allowed to handle guns without a license. For instance, before getting a license you should be able to handle and shoot guns in the supervision of a firearms instructor.