In Arkansas you can't carry inside a bar and that is where you need it the most.
Is it a good idea to be drinking and carrying though?
Two words: designated driver.
Not everyone in a bar is there to get drunk.
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In Arkansas you can't carry inside a bar and that is where you need it the most.
Is it a good idea to be drinking and carrying though?
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why didn't they teach this stuff in the class ???
Why didn't you do better research? You are asking us why certain facts were not covered and since we weren't in your class, we probably don't know. Are they required to be covered?
I've only taken two CHP classes, VA (8 hrs) & NM (16 hrs). Both were LCD (lowest commom denominator) classes, aimed at first time handgun users who want to obtain a carry permit. They covered basic nomenclature, firearm safety, maintenance, legal requirements and considerations of CCW, and range time. That's a lot to cover in not much time.
My point is that maybe a CCW class shouldn't be for a "first time handgun" owner. I'm pretty sure I have no interest in someone who doesn't have any experience with a handgun having a permit to carry one.
IMHO, the MAIN thing a CCW class should teach is safe gun handling and the law. The law is complicated and can change so information on where to get the latest law info. should be provided.
As far as a first time handgun owner being restricted from getting a CCW I don't agree. However, I do think it would be nice if the people teaching the class actually evaluated the person's knowledge of gun safety and the laws taught and if a person could not pass a simple test they should NOT have a CCW.