Makes perfect sense if you think about it - both groups are versed in pistol shooting, so why should they be required to take the class.

There are a couple of problems that I see with this proposed law though.

1. It doesn't include those who are currently in the military. That doesn't make any sense. I had to go through pistol training during AT this past summer.
   
2. It hasn't gone anywhere. People seemed happy rushing a tax hike through the legislature, so why not a law that would make it easier for people to defend themselves?
   

Information on the bill can be see at this link

http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2007-HB-5108

"But Jason", you might say, "Joe Citizen shouldn't be required to take the class either. Why wouldn't they have the knowledge and practice shooting?" My reply? I agree 100% that no one should be required to take their law, however, this is a start.

In fact, I would love to see Michigan head the direction of Vermont. Vermont citizens aren't even required to get a permit to carry concealed!
Information about Vermont's Carry Laws