Just had a thought and wondered if it had ever been discussed, and what the board thought of the idea...
is there any need for different classes or levels of CCW permits? Everybody and their brother seems to have a CCW permit these days. It doesn't hold the same meaning that it used to. So was wondering if it's time for some distinctions. Just as example, a person with 20 years in the military using guns and several years having his CCW permit would be a Class A permit. A person who is 22 years old, first time they touched a gun was at their CCW class, and just got their CCW permit would be a Class D permit. Serious training classes could require a Class A permit. Much like some classes require previous courses be taken before you can sign up. The Class A would consider such factors as age, length of time a person has used firearms, length of time they've had another class of CCW permit, any military firearms training, minimum number of firearms classes taken, etc. Maybe even require a test of general firearms knowledge (not just CCW related).
It just seems there should be some distinction between a new-to-guns and fresh out of the class CCW permit holder vs a guy who has carried a gun on his hip serving on the police dept for 30 years. It just doesn't seem logical, especially with the ever increasing number of CCW permit holders, to lump everyone into the same group. It seems it would encourage 'gun guys' to try to get their Class A. Like anyone in a certain field, it's normal to want to achieve the highest certification in your field. So a motivator of sorts. And much like a captain's liscense from the Coast Guard, vs the various levels of Masters licenses they have, it could be used for professional job requirements.
Just an idea. I've go my fire coat on, so bring on the flames.
is there any need for different classes or levels of CCW permits? Everybody and their brother seems to have a CCW permit these days. It doesn't hold the same meaning that it used to. So was wondering if it's time for some distinctions. Just as example, a person with 20 years in the military using guns and several years having his CCW permit would be a Class A permit. A person who is 22 years old, first time they touched a gun was at their CCW class, and just got their CCW permit would be a Class D permit. Serious training classes could require a Class A permit. Much like some classes require previous courses be taken before you can sign up. The Class A would consider such factors as age, length of time a person has used firearms, length of time they've had another class of CCW permit, any military firearms training, minimum number of firearms classes taken, etc. Maybe even require a test of general firearms knowledge (not just CCW related).
It just seems there should be some distinction between a new-to-guns and fresh out of the class CCW permit holder vs a guy who has carried a gun on his hip serving on the police dept for 30 years. It just doesn't seem logical, especially with the ever increasing number of CCW permit holders, to lump everyone into the same group. It seems it would encourage 'gun guys' to try to get their Class A. Like anyone in a certain field, it's normal to want to achieve the highest certification in your field. So a motivator of sorts. And much like a captain's liscense from the Coast Guard, vs the various levels of Masters licenses they have, it could be used for professional job requirements.
Just an idea. I've go my fire coat on, so bring on the flames.
