Hey Bloke, shoot a burgler yesterday?

[deputysgttuba]

My 20 year old son just announced his intent to acquire a concealed handgun permit when he turns 21. I immediately informed him that, even though he has had the mandated training for getting it, his education was just starting. He has to show me that his skills in avoidance of conflict and tactical self awareness are sufficient before I provide him a carry handgun. He is a level headed kid. I think he will pass the test.

[bort]

Good for him! But with all due respect, if your son is 20 years old, you really don't have any say over what he does and when. Of course, if you are talking about his usage of your firearms, then that's different.

[bort]

Well, I don't see it as a "good" parent/child thing, just that at some point, people are just going to do what they're doing to do. It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission, right?

[Kevin Hendrick]

Well, I don't see it as a "good" parent/child thing, just that at some point, people are just going to do what they're doing to do. It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission, right?

Asking and getting are not-at-all the same thing ... something many seem to forget.