Confessions of an Iowa gun snob (3rd in a series!)

[petronius]

In previous threads, we've been introduced to Nervous Bookstore Mom, who wrote a column in response to Vigilant Sheepdog Man. Now, Bookstore Mom has checked in again, to clarify what she was trying to communicate in her first (and IMO poorly-written) column. Her second run at it does sound more reasonable:

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Second and more important, for some time now I have taken issue with Iowa’s gun law, but not the way you may think. Iowa law requires those seeking a permit to complete a class, but does not require basic, hands-on experience with a weapon be a part of the class.

By my estimation, if the state is going to require a class, it should be more than a farce.

Now, this is not to say that some permit classes attended by or offered by Iowans don’t go above and beyond the minimum required by law. Some do. Others, however, don’t. Permit holders in Iowa can meet the minimum requirements of the law by taking an online course. They never have to touch a weapon. It isn’t required.

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To be clear, I’m not advocating for Iowa to increase the bar; I want an honest discussion about what’s already on the books and whether or not it needs to be tweaked. If that makes me some pinko commie anti-gun madcow (insert numerous other words that can’t be printed in the paper) ... so be it.

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http://thegazette.com/subject/opinion/blogs/lynda-waddington/confessions-of-an-iowa-gun-snob-20150117

to Sarisataka for introducing us to this cast of characters!

[NYC_SKP]

1. Kick. (nt)

[sarisataka]

2. They are interesting characters

I can agree with NBM that classes should be comprehensive and include hands-on training with a firearm.

I still think her assumption that a bulge means it is definitely a gun, the person is untrained and is going to whip it out and start shooting in a matter of seconds is delusional- but that is my opinion.