Mentor Questions
1. What is your opinion on the significance of the 2nd amendment?
"I'm a strong supporter of 2nd amendment for the fact of self & household protection"
2. What is the most memorable occasion where your handgun became a factor?
"While I was out of state traveling and had car trouble: I felt safer with a weapon waiting on the tow truck".
3. Do you feel that the Concealed Carry Weapons class equipped you with the knowledge to carry a handgun safely?
"Yes".
4. What handgun do you currently carry?
"Smith & Wesson 380 ACP 9mm".
5. Do you think that your handgun is the most ergonomic choice of handguns for your lifestyle?
"Yes'.
6. How often must you qualify to carry?
"Once qualified in Concealed Carry class. It is up to the individual on how often how much shooting they do".
7. Do you think its important to carry all the time?
"Yes".
8. Where do you keep your concealed weapon while driving?
"Front Pocket".
9. What is the best way to contain a weapon within the house?
"In a gun safe".
10. Is moisture a large concern when storing your guns?
"Not in the gun safe".
11. Do you shoot for sport?
"Yes".
12. What do you do to best maintain your weapons health?
"Always breakdown & clean after shooting: Keep in a clean dry place while not in use".
13. Which gun manufacturers do you prefer?
"Ruger, Taurus, Smith & Wesson".
14. Which gun manufactures do you least prefer?
"Hi-Point"
15. Given the choice between a clip fed handgun with an unconcealed hammer and one with a concealed hammer which would you choose and why?
"The concealed hammer, for drawing from clothing".
16. How do you feel about gun developments in the last 100 years, do you think these developments are beneficial?
"Yes much more effective and accurate".
17. What is your opinion surrounding the current "open carry" and "conceal carry" ages in North Carolina right now?
"I don't have a problem with the age of 21".
18. Do you think that there are any revisions that should be made to the current laws surrounding gun control in N.C. ?
" I think places that are gun free zones should be looked at. Movie Theaters, ER, etc".
19. Do you think that we should have to register long guns in addition to handguns upon purchase?
"No".
20. Do you think that guns have had a positive or negative impact on the safety of citizens as a whole?
"Positive impact: certain crimes are down I think due to concealed carry, there are statistics to back this up".
"I'm a strong supporter of 2nd amendment for the fact of self & household protection"
2. What is the most memorable occasion where your handgun became a factor?
"While I was out of state traveling and had car trouble: I felt safer with a weapon waiting on the tow truck".
3. Do you feel that the Concealed Carry Weapons class equipped you with the knowledge to carry a handgun safely?
"Yes".
4. What handgun do you currently carry?
"Smith & Wesson 380 ACP 9mm".
5. Do you think that your handgun is the most ergonomic choice of handguns for your lifestyle?
"Yes'.
6. How often must you qualify to carry?
"Once qualified in Concealed Carry class. It is up to the individual on how often how much shooting they do".
7. Do you think its important to carry all the time?
"Yes".
8. Where do you keep your concealed weapon while driving?
"Front Pocket".
9. What is the best way to contain a weapon within the house?
"In a gun safe".
10. Is moisture a large concern when storing your guns?
"Not in the gun safe".
11. Do you shoot for sport?
"Yes".
12. What do you do to best maintain your weapons health?
"Always breakdown & clean after shooting: Keep in a clean dry place while not in use".
13. Which gun manufacturers do you prefer?
"Ruger, Taurus, Smith & Wesson".
14. Which gun manufactures do you least prefer?
"Hi-Point"
15. Given the choice between a clip fed handgun with an unconcealed hammer and one with a concealed hammer which would you choose and why?
"The concealed hammer, for drawing from clothing".
16. How do you feel about gun developments in the last 100 years, do you think these developments are beneficial?
"Yes much more effective and accurate".
17. What is your opinion surrounding the current "open carry" and "conceal carry" ages in North Carolina right now?
"I don't have a problem with the age of 21".
18. Do you think that there are any revisions that should be made to the current laws surrounding gun control in N.C. ?
" I think places that are gun free zones should be looked at. Movie Theaters, ER, etc".
19. Do you think that we should have to register long guns in addition to handguns upon purchase?
"No".
20. Do you think that guns have had a positive or negative impact on the safety of citizens as a whole?
"Positive impact: certain crimes are down I think due to concealed carry, there are statistics to back this up".
Mentor Bio.
Donnie Gray is among few who really understand personal protection. As a man in the department of selling security systems he understands what it takes to keep himself and is family safe. On top of that Donnie has had a Concealed Carry Permit since 2006. He actively practices and maintains a constant awareness of his weapon. Donnie was incredibly helpful in teaching me the aspects of marksmanship that make up a safe shooter. We spent time reviewing safe operations of basic handguns and the mindset required to carry one and understand when the appropriate time to use it is. In addition he shared a lot of knowledge with me that he attained in his concealed carry class. Overall Donnie Gray was incredibly helpful and had a wealth of knowledge.