Guns for the Blind?

[jbdreamer]

I saw this story on the local news this morning. http://www.kmsp.com/

A Minneapolis gun shop owner thinks the blind should be able to carry guns.
So, starting in December, Koscielski's Gun Shop will be offering a training course to the visually impaired or blind.

But is it safe?

Koscielski's says the disabled should be allowed to protect themselves just like everyone else. If approved, the course would help blind people qualify for a right to carry permit.

By the way, there is no Minnesota law prohibiting the blind from having a gun.
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I agree, the disabled should have equal rights, but you have to realize your limitations. A blind person should not be using a gun if they can't see what they are shooting at. It's the same as a car. If you are blind, you shouldn't be driving. It would be a deadly weapon.

 

[Kimberly]

 

[kejoda]

did you see that nut on tv? Said the blind can use their cane to help them aim. oh yeah that will work. "Please bad person, could you stand still til I find you with my cane so I can shoot you?"

Really does take all kinds.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

So should they be able to drive a car as well?

 

[Sparx]

Oh dear! I'm sorry, but blind people should not carry guns!

 

[DarkSideMoon]

what next, guns for the schitzofrenic? that was horribly misspelled, i know.

 

[monkeyboy]

When guns are Blind only the blind will have guns

 

[MoniqueU]

I am legally blind and on my way to full blindness unless they come up with a cure for my eye disease. WTH am I going to do with a gun when I can't see? I am all for protection and stuff but I think I will just train my seeing eye dog if I get one to bite the jewels or something.

 

[RobinMarie]

I'd love to see the training course outline. Boy we could have some fun developing the spoof wouldn't we?

 

[JennyMominRI]

what next, guns for the schitzofrenic? that was horribly misspelled, i know.

People who are mentally ill are allowed to carry guns

 

[DarkSideMoon]

People who are mentally ill are allowed to carry guns

what?!?!?! what kind of crack are our lawmen smoking.... thats horrible, and not just because they could hurt others, they could use it to commit suicide....

 

[LittleMissMickey]

I heard about the guns for blind people on the radio this morning... I don't know how this could be a good idea at all. It kind of sounds like somebody is just trying to stir up some trouble in the pot. Nothing against the blind, but why would you want to carry a weapon if you could not use it safely? It seems that it could very easily become a weapon being used against you. Just my thoughts...

 

[alabamaalan]

I'd love to see the training course outline. Boy we could have some fun developing the spoof wouldn't we?

Only if you read Braille

Yeah, I'd say that I am definitely opposed to something so seemingly idiotic. I know a blind hunter (gun and bow) who hunts with a sighted guide who helps him aim.