Posted November 7, 2018 3:00 pm by Comments

By Tom Knighton

Many states require a training component before they allow someone to obtain a concealed carry permit. In theory, it makes sure that those who are carrying a firearm on them have at least some education in how to properly deploy a gun should the need arise. Of course, like most training requirements, people pay attention long enough to get what they want then forget it within days of finishing up, but the theory is that it works.

However, it’s kind of stupid to require veterans–people who tend to have far more extensive training with firearms than even many of the instructors–to sit through a few hours of training they already have.

On Monday, while we were all focused on the midterm elections, one state made a move to change that particular brand of stupidity.

A new gun law took effect in Ohio Monday. Current and former servicemen and women can get an Ohio Concealed Handgun License without paying the fee or going through a concealed carry class.

The bill sponsor, Ohio State Senator Lou Terhar, said it’s another step in making Ohio one of the most veteran-friendly states in the nation.

Senator Terhar is a veteran himself. He said it’s not a …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms

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