Here in AZ, like in MN, there are sources to post upcoming classes. I did post an AZ permit class, and the lady replied to the post that "GUNS KILL" and she would never ever support such a class. I sent her a private note, very professional and cordial, stating that I understood firearms can engender many feelings, and that my hope was that she was basing her comments on facts, not emotions. I invited her to my next class, at $0, so she could see for herself that instructors (well, all that I know) are not gun nuts and we have the utmost respect for the law and safe/responsible gun ownership. She replies "thanks, but I never want to meet you because GUNS KILL".
I replied that the offer was open ended, and I would be happy to have her attend at this or any future class. To which she replied "GUNS KILL. I have no intention of EVER being in the same room with you, and if you try to come to my house, I'LL KILL YOU."
At that point, it was obviously fruitless to try to rationally discuss anything, so I just sent her a note and could not resist adding the comment that "it is just as well that you do not attend, as clearly your application would be denied due to mental instability."
I probably should not have said that, but it felt so good.
NOTE: I am not posting this in the AZ forums, as I really don't have many instructor friends here (much more business cut-throat), but thought my many good friends in MN might get a chuckle So, I have met the enemy...and she is bonkers.
