I am looking into the fees needed to take the various training classes for concealed carry here in Illinois and they aren't cheap. Add to that the fee for the actual permit from the state, 150.00 dollars and I can see how people on tight budgets may have a problem in exercising their right to carry a weapon for self-defense. I'm curious, since those people who worry about voter I.d complain about the 10.00 fee, which can be waived if the individual can't afford it, would they also support waiving the fee for the concealed carry permit? Also, does anyone know of any firearm instructors offering free training for people who can't afford close to 300.00 in class fees for the classes? Much like lawyers do pro bono work? does anyone know of any groups who support the 2nd amendment offering free training? with that in mind, I am thinking about how I might become an instructor, eventually, and do just that to help spread ability to those who are tight on their budgets.
Any thoughts.
Any thoughts.