I took my wife to the range one time. She immediately was disturbed by the fact that she felt like anyone could shoot anyone else at any time. I didn’t really have a strong enough argument to change her mind. So, No more range for my wife.
I feel the same way about a shooting range. I grew up shooting in the back yard. We did it once a year before deer season to make sure the scopes were still on. No stranger to being around guns but when it came to carrying it was a weird experience. I started by carrying a empty pistol around the house, then a full magazine & finally one on the chamber. This was all a graduated procedure. Carrying a loaded weapon with no safety was nerve wracking at first but you always remember to use the most important rule, finger off the trigger.
When we do get to the range it's just us, no on else.
Id be willing to bet 80% or better that have their permit dont even carry everyday, and of the 20% that do, maybe 1% have formal training. Im 100% do wtf you want in life as long as it doesnt harm others or property, but I have seen more than one negligent discharge, very poor handling, and have even left the range because of idiots. I am lucky and have my own range now so I dont have to deal with the public. Training is key, it needs to be pushed, but im not sure mandatory would ever fly. We all need to pay attention to SB 281 that was just stealthily introduced by a Commie in ATL back in December, which looks almost identical to California's garbage gun laws.