Yes, well said Greenback.
Real life is indeed very different from the range, and basic courses aren't enough to prepare one for such a situation. That's why simply having a firearm will not magically protect the owner, just as simply having a car (and even taking basic Driver's Ed) does not magically make one an expert driver.
It's something I've mentioned earlier here and elsewhere. While I am a staunch supporter of our 2nd amendment rights, people really need to know what they're getting into before they actually commit the use of deadly force in self defense. That and adequate training is needed to back it up. Otherwise, it could have disastrous unintended consequences.
Last edited by Broken Arrow : 10-16-2008 at 09:19 AM.
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