I've read the Constitution. I'd like you (Osobuco) to show me where in that document, as amended, you find the inalienable rights to which you refer. Let me save you the trouble. They're not there. You'll find those listed in the Declaration of Independence and the specific text reads, "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -- That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed...." (That, BTW, was from memory, so if there's a typo, I apologize in advance.) Note that it says, "...that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness..." Among signifies that the list is not all-inclusive. See the Ninth Amendment for more on that.
Additionally, not a single one of those unalienable rights can be undone by any act of government. The ability to lawfully exercise those rights can be removed, but doing so activates the next section of the Declaration of Independence. "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." (that one I copy/pasted.)
As to the initial question, I hope to never find out. None of us will ever know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we would pull the trigger and not wait too long until we find out the hard way. Further, as has been said, no range training will prepare you to do so. I like to think that my experience in dealing with crises has prepared me to put my marksmanship to the test in such a circumstance. Remaining calm when lives are on the line is a learned skill and from my understanding, among the most vital in situations like that.
As for the suggestion of mandatory training. feel free to take whatever training you think will benefit you, but don't even think you have the right to force others to follow your lead.
The state of Utah has a mandatory 4 hour class for their CFP. That class was well-taught when I took it. I learned a little about Utah's laws that I did not know before, but I learned little about gun handling of which I was unaware. This is no reflection on the instructor; he merely taught the class that Utah required him to teach.
Why is any other class any different? Live fire? See my other posts on this subject in re: incrementalism.
You have your rights. I'll be d*mned if you can have mine.
Blessings,
Bill
