Right, arm's bared...

[khagler]

such as for self defense (which requires training so that, if you need to, you can get the gun out, pull the trigger, and put your assailant down with two shots, both hitting). 

Years ago I jumped through the hoops to get a concealed carry permit, which does involve taking a class. It focused on legal aspects (both laws regarding self defense and what to expect if you ever have to use your pistol), how to avoid trouble in the first place through awareness and common sense, and a strong reminder of one of the basic rules of firearms safety: know your target and what's behind it, because in real life bullets are often not stopped by interior walls, car bodies, or people. There was no need to teach people how to shoot, as everyone taking the class already new. At the end, they had us fire our pistols at silhouette targets to demonstrate that we could indeed shoot straight.