[Adam Helmer]

A friend just got his CCW permit and came by the house. He asked if he could buy handgun ammo "in less than case lots?" I told him a case is usually 1,000 rounds and, yes, you can buy boxes of 50 rounds. "No, no" he said, "I just want 6 rounds for my handgun" ( a 2.5" barrel M-19 S&W). I urged him to buy several boxes of .38 Specials and a box of .357 Magnums and go shoot his gun to get used to it and to set the sights. "Ah, the sights", he said, "Were set at the factory."

I just shook my head as my friend left my residence. I never thought anyone with CCW intentions would carry his gun WITHOUT ever firing it to save a few bucks and remaining deficient in proficiency! Some states do require higher standards for qualification and that has to be a good thing for these "Einstein Award Candidates we all meet from time to time.

I am an old guy who grew up in a gun culture where every household had several guns at home and everyone I knew liked to shoot .22s, shotguns, deer rifles and handguns. I must accept the times have changed.

Anyone else have any Einstein Award Candidates we need to hear about?

Adam