Being a "gun nut" I must warn you
all that registration of your "boating license" is already compromised. They gut yur name, they gut yur number. Having a competency test for boating is no different than what we, who have qualified ourselves through testing as being capable of "packing heat" go through. Frankly, the test in NH for a boating license is more difficult to pass than the CT CCW (concealed carry weapon ) test. However, it is no guarantee that you will be a safe boater, but hopefully you will be a better CCW holder
. Having said that, I don't think the government is qualified to determine if anyone is a safe boat handler or gun handler. While were at it, I am not a supporter of the premise that it is a privilege to drive! If you pay taxes, then you own a part of the road. What part? The part your driving on. And don't get me started on skimming across the "Government's" lake! But I've revealed too much of my feelings, so take this and run with it.