Letterman Throws Down on Guns: 'For the Love of Christ! When Are We Gonna Do Something?'

[pablo_marmol]

108. Got some news for you.

I'm a "trained, armed security guard." As it happens, I was quite proficient with a semi-auto pistol prior to my "training". You wouldn't believe how easy it is to get firearm certified.

During my 'training' class, my instructor seemed to "correct" me much more regularly that the other students. I knew from experienced that he was biased against folks who weren't in the military. When it came down to the actual qualification on the range, I outscored (by a wide margin) two former Marines who had recently lost their jobs when the nuclear facility they were guarding closed. The only guy who really aced the qualification was a Marine Corps firearm instructor.

This is speculation on my part, but the relatively few gun owners who get carry permits most likely fall into the category of shooters who spend regular time at the range. But whatever the case -- the idea that "trained armed security guards" are generally more capable shooters than permit holders is not just speculation, but uninformed speculation.