Should sight be a requirement for legal carry?

[TerryMiller]

Prior to my cataract surgery, my vision was 20-400. According to "some," particularly one optometrist that I spoke with, I was "legally" blind. I could not make out faces at a distance beyond, say 30 yards or so, but I could certainly see the individuals and could have been capable or aiming a firearm at them and hitting them. Without knowing the actual extent of the "blind guy's" visual capabilities, I'd hate to judge that he was blind. Now, if he was wearing the shades and carrying the white cane, that could be another issue.

 

[okietom]

Blind people are many times made into victims because of their handicap. I do not want to restrict a vulnerable persons right to defend themselves in any way.

 

[R. Johnson]

Shall not be infringed.

 

[n8thegr8]

I'm just going to leave this here

 

[rawhide]

I'm just going to leave this here

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NO law supersedes a person's right to protect their life. But of course that right carries very heavy responsibilities.

On a related note, I didn't witness it, but a gun range employee told me a story about a very proficient steel challenge shooter who is blind.

 

[WTJ]

Besides, he has a good shot at an ADA complaint if you discriminate by making him the example.

I'd just say "Cool gun" and run like hell.

 

[0311]

Longstreet, played by James Franciscus ran from 1970 to 1971. James Franciscus portrayed a blind private detective who was armed with an Airweight.

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Edit: Bruce Lee appears in 4 episodes as Longstreet's martial arts instructor.

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[bigfug]

A blind man attacked and fighting could press gun into attacker and fire. I see no problem with it.