John
the training aspect is a sore subject to me ... It all depends on the state. some states it is nothing more than a 2 hour class. Other states like mine it is far more substantial. Many states do not require anything more than a criminal background check. Mine will also look at the mental health of the person requiring or at least they say they do. That is why there really needs to be a federal standard ...some states it is so easy and others it is so hard .. Me I think at least 100 hours on the range min would be a good requirement with a certified instructor just to make sure people really know how to control and handle a weapon.