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In reply to the discussion: The grocery store, the gun, and my free speech rights [View all]dflprincess
(28,042 posts)I saw some moron at the Apple Valley 4th of July parade with one on his hip. He apparently didn't notice that everyone in his immediate vicinity moved to other viewing spots. If I were half as brave as I like to think I am I would have asked him if he had spoken to his doctor about Viagra.
As far as the "extensive training" those who want concealed carry permits go through, I know someone who took the training just to see what it was like (and never bothered to get a permit) and said that what he learned from the class was the first clue that someone shouldn't be given a permit is the fact they think they need one. And, based on the my cousin who has one and claims to always carry a gun, I'd have to agree with that assessment.
Besides the training, they should have to take the MMPI and speak to a psychiatrist.