No. In my state you cannot unless you pay for the classes , fingerprinting and background checks , etc…

That’s sounds like, yes, with extra steps. I understand not liking the extra steps, but they aren’t unconstitutional.

Now if there was no cost and those were required, I wouldn’t say a word. I hope my point is a bit clearer

Your point is clear, but not supported by the Constitution. Taxes and fees, by themselves, aren’t prohibition of freedom. Poll taxes are, as they are specifically called out as outlawed by the Constitution.