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In reply to the discussion: Step 1: ban the manufacture of handguns [View all]chemp
(730 posts)My only issue is the licensing board in most states for safety certification, instruction, etc comes from the NRA. And Instructors have to pay the NRA for the cert. Take the money away from the NRA entirely. NSSF is less rabid and less political.
Also I have multiple certs. Food safety certs need regular re-certification. 8 hours of class time and retesting.
NRA Certs? Send money and instant renewal. NRA is all about the cash, and nothing about the safety. I have hired instructors who were idiots, but with ten years of certs. I had to step in mid instruction to prevent a real nasty slide bite because he couldn't teach proper grip, forget about proper gun handling skills.
But ammo regulation. Holds no bearing on the issue.
And gun safes and unattended firearms in cars are the greatest cause of stolen firearms. Mandate safes and penalize guns left alone in a vehicle.