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To rainbowchaser et al, this ain't ONLY about protecting yourself while fishing. AND certainly, EVERY state did not pass the legislation with that in mind or even as a passing thought. I can't imagine a scenerio ( inject a situation) where a RATIONAL person would say, "I'm glad I didn't have a GUN". You've heard this before, but, can you argue with " it's best to have and NOT need than to NEED and have NOT. ?
"TRAINING" is a frequently used term to put an aura of DANGER to gun ownership. There is a simple rule that applies " keep your bugger hook out of the bang switch unless you wish to hit the bullseye or kill someone". Understand THAT and you're qualified, ( with certain exclusions).

Mark