Hi Pax, thanks for the options. I'd be interested in talking with the gentleman if he doesn't mind. I echo the sentiment of its only a matter of time before that niche is given some attention. Matter of fact, I've contemplated undertaking participation in getting that area off the ground once we get back (< 1yr now), assuming I got myself into a position to lead by example.
In WA I took an optional CCW course and I enjoyed it. I was also pleased how the instructor helped me adapt the moves for my abilities and now I would love to take that farther. Of course we've all seen advertisements and read others' experience doing a weekend course or a training school. It does make one want to attend. I know I do. However, I'm concerned the need for me to do things a bit different would drastically slow the pace and/or degrade the training. I guess it be trying to train for a marathon but only going out for a walk around the block, drinking a soda, pushing a stroller with the dog on his leash tied to the handle. Sure, the walk around the block is a start, but you aren't going to get into marathon shape like that. Specificity of the exercise is what will offer the best results.
Thanks MLeak
I've been gone these last 3wks and I tell you I believe that's why I survived. I was REALLY growing tired of the snow. This is our 3rd winter here (2nd full one), but it wears on a person. It sounds as though you are familiar with them as well...?
teifmen1948, sorry, I hear "now I don't know all of Japan's laws, but" in more threads than I care to count when that isn't necessarily what needs to be known to answer my inquiry. Shotguns can be owned with a permit only for hunting & skeet/trap, and they are registered, mapped, and all ammo transactions are kept on record. Its a lengthy procedure to acquire the permit (training class, written test, practical test, medical/mental exam, background checks) and police have the final say so. You can be disqualified for being in the wrong political group. Without a permit, one cannot hold/touch a gun. Civilians owning handguns are prohibited completely.
As for goingto my local military installation, that would more than likely be of no assistance. Pistols are only loaned out to AD member in SF or those needing to requal. Let's not talk about ammo. As for the base itself, well, that's Air Force. You need lengthy paperwork just to pick your nose
Air Force - "I can't do that, it's not in the rules that I can"
Navy - "I don't see why not, nothing in the rules that say you can't"
That's my concern and a tiresome thing to explain - in short, I know the laws, that's not the topic of discussion and we're Navy. Please stick to the question at hand.