I finally convinced myself that I needed to take the concealed handgun class and become a certified and licensed carrier of a concealed gun.  Why, you ask, should a CPA need to carry a firearm.  Well, CPAing is hazardous work.  Have you thought about the ramifications of explaining to a client that abortion charges for his mistress are not medical deductions? Have you considered how mad some clients get when you remove vet bills from their list of medical?  Think about trying to explain that someone’s maid is not considered a dependent.  I dont care if you do think you fully support her.  And I sometimes go to remote places. 

The process for getting the license consists of a lengthy questionaire, having a couple of passport pictures taken and getting your fingerprints done.  The fingerprint process is where it happened.  I was led into a room where two young ladies were.  One I judged to be about 16 and she was training the younger one.  They said they were ready if I was.  I asked if it was going to hurt and was assured that it would neither hurt or get my clothes messy.  Everything went splendid until we got to the pinkie finger of my left hand.  The computer kept rejecting it.  We tried about 6 different poses, but alas, nothing.  It was rejected time and time again.  I inquired as to the problem and was told that they could only say that my finger was too wrinkled.  They did not know of what would happen since I only had 7 fingers printed.  I asked about amputees and they knew nothing.  Seems to me that further training is necessary for both of these young ladies. 

We submitted what I had and hopes are high that I am not rejected because of a wrinkled pinkie finger.  I am now wondering whether I should have taken some positive action, such as rubbing that finger with preparation H prior to the test.