Thread: Trial Firearm Licence Firearm Safety Programme

Originally Posted by dogmatix

I've always thought a practical element is required and its in line with European countries licensing systems.

I would have appreciated being shown practical safe handling, basic marksmanship techniques, how the different actions work, what to do with jams/misfires and taking them apart etc when I first got my license.

Makes sense and makes for more confident and responsible firearm owners. One doesn't just provide theoretical training on how to operate cars, forklifts, lathes etc.