I think a person should get additional training which is the reason I shoot in IDPA and go to the range. I also read, study, dry fire and do other things to maintain mental and physical discipline. It’s called being responsible.
In our quest of, nay our demand for our “rights,” I think some people forget that a right is always coupled with a responsibility. If enough people, with the “right,” do not assume the responsibility, then their irresponsible actions could result in the loss of the rights of others. For example, I think of the braggart behind the counter at a LGS regaling me with a tale of how he “handled a long haired redneck one night at the races.” Seems the redneck was mouthing off, as rednecks are sometimes prone to do, and our hero went across the parking lot, grabbed the guy by his long hair and shoved a snub nose .38 in the guy’s face. I moved on quickly, but didn’t get far enough to keep for overhearing him relate his story to the next customer who approached him. I ask myself the question - should such a tactical idiot be allowed to carry a concealed weapon just because he has a “right?”
I’m not worried much about the older lady who couldn’t hit the cardboard box during our concealed carry class. Her shooting wasn’t worth a hill of beans, but she struck me as a responsible individual. I do worry about folks like the aforementioned store clerk and I worry about a fellow who got his permit, got a Ruger LCP and hasn’t even shot 30 rounds through the pistol. Is he being responsible? He thinks so, but I’m not convinced.
When the question of more training being needed is asked, I think the crux is tied to an individual’s willingness to accept responsibility. A responsible person will get what they feel they need, within the boundaries of what they can afford; whereas, there are those irresponsible folks that 40 hours of training wouldn’t faze them at all (other than the cost of the training).
Sadly, we often find that those trying to do right suffer a loss of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness by the irresponsibility of others. I suspect my pursuit of happiness was significantly affected by the 50 percent of folks who paid no federal income tax last year, but I digress.
If we, as possessors of a precious right, value our right, then should we not try to assume some responsibility in helping others receive needed training? If we don't want regulations, heaven forbid more being added, let us step up to the plate and do our part in helping others and thereby retain our rights.
Note: You are required to have a concealed carry permit in my state – no open carry.