Discussion:  What is the impetus for increasing the Basic Handgun Training from 14 to 24 hours?  I'm not sure of what problems will be solved but am pretty sure that the end result will be that the cost of putting an Armed Security Officer on post is going to increase.  This is going to creat a hardship for the security companies, the security officers, and in the end cost the end user more for private security.   Not great economic times to be doing this.

Recommendation:  Keep the Basic Handgun Course as it now stands.  It meets the requirements of the Armed Security Officer and other registrants (with the exception of the PPS Agent) who will carry a firearm for self protection in the performance of their duties.