Proof that Concealed Carry permit holders live in a dream world

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39. I saw this video before I received my carry license 12 months ago

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Since that time I've taken several advanced drawing, moving, and shooting defensive pistol courses and courses on firearms and the law in my State taught by law enforcement and ex military instructors.

I must say that the video above smacks of brain washing. Concealed carry, at least for me, is a very, very serious responsibility. Not only are you held personally liable anytime you draw the firearm but you are responsible for each round fired. They teach that you should consider a lawyer attached to each and every round that you fire. And, if you do fire a gun you will find yourself in front of a judge and that means at least $5,000 for a lawyer.

Next, one is compelled to become incredibly proficient with the firearm and practice under stress situations. In stress situations you do not have time to line up both front and rear sights so you have to perfect your trigger skills so when you use the barrel to aim you don't jerk the gun with your trigger pull and take it off target. You also learn the the best course of action is to try to retreat first, if you safely can.

Based on what I've learned in the past twelve months, my impression is the concealed carry holder in most States is vetted (to get their license) at the same level as a Police Officer. That means that the concealed carry holder passes the same pre-license checks as a police officer. The concealed carry holder, though, does not have to pass a graded shooting test each year. However, there is a good chance that many concealed carry holders practice with their firearms more than most Police Officers - many Police Officers take the job for reason other than firearms. And, the concealed carry holder is personally liable for anything they do with a firearm whereas Police Officers have indemnity from lawsuits.

What would happen if that video had several real concealed carry holders in the audience. That bad guy would be laid out on the floor. No doubt in my mind.