Legally blind Texans may use lasers to pick out prey

2007-04-07 19:10:08

#1

blademaster: I'm moving to Brazil; +2,075|7075

Completely bypassing the stunning fact that (legally) blind Texans are actually allowed to wield a weapon and fire at will during regular hunting seasons, a new piece of legislation could allow these folks to see what they're aiming at a wee bit better, which is thrilling news if you're being mistaken for game. Rep. Edmund Kuempel has initiated a bill that would enable legally blind hunters that have a valid Texas hunting license to strap a sweet laser scope on their weaponry in order to pinpoint exactly where the bullet is headed before pulling the trigger. The bill would require the hunter to be accompanied by a (not legally blind) licensed hunter of 13 years or older, and is being pushed as a "reasonable accommodation" for those with disabilities. Hey, we know Texas is good for helping out the less fortunate, but we'd seriously think twice before wandering out into the wilderness for a weekend retreat in the Lonestar state.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/06/lega … -out-prey/

Some other people's comments....

Wow, now this is totally messed up. It will only be a matter of time when people get shot.

WTF?! why are legally blind people hunting in the first place?! I would think it is a public hazard to have blind people shooting guns!

2007-04-07 19:13:50

#2

USARANGER01: Member; +35|7077|America

well if they were hunting before this, and nobody got hurt, then this just makes it even more safe

plus, it said that they had to be with a non-blind person anyways, didnt it?

2007-04-07 19:19:00

#3

herrr_smity: Member; +156|7057|space command ur anus

USARANGER01 wrote:
well if they were hunting before this, and nobody got hurt, then this just makes it even more safe

plus, it said that they had to be with a non-blind person anyways, didnt it?

they can blind you withe the lasers

2007-04-07 19:21:28

#4

Skorpy-chan: Member; +127|6774|Twyford, UK

This makes me ever so glad that guns are illegal here. No danger of being shot while lost in the middle of a wood somewhere.
(Lost in a council estate, that's another matter entirely.)

2007-04-07 20:46:45

#5

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6958|Global Command

Do they drive to go hunting?

Because that would be all wrong.

2007-04-07 20:51:59

#6

{M5}Sniper3: Typical white person.; +389|7189|San Antonio, Texas

Most of the time when you go hunting down here, it's on your own property.

2007-04-07 22:15:05

#7

iamangry: Member; +59|7075|The United States of America

Okay, can I just say that a blind hunter is one of the most retarded things I've ever heard of? No, blind ppl should not be allowed to deal with guns period. I shouldn't even have to give a reason for this one.

2007-04-07 22:58:26

#8

TrollmeaT: Aspiring Objectivist; +492|7102|Colorado

Another example of peoples rights going too far. Wonder if they let blind terrorists blow up market places or if they limit them to cars .

2007-04-07 23:19:52

#9

Pug: UR father's brother's nephew's former roommate; +652|6971|Texas - Bigger than France

If a blind person can hunt safely, don't they have the same right to hunt as everyone else?

2007-04-07 23:31:46

#10

TrollmeaT: Aspiring Objectivist; +492|7102|Colorado

He can't see what hes shooting at ffs , should we have blind cops next?!

2007-04-07 23:40:38

#11

Pug: UR father's brother's nephew's former roommate; +652|6971|Texas - Bigger than France

TrollmeaT wrote:
He can't see what hes shooting at ffs , should we have blind cops next?!

If a blind person can hunt safely, don't they have the same right to hunt as everyone else?

2007-04-07 23:41:28

#12

stockFD3S: Member; +2|6947|San Antonio, TX

Well, they already have Braille at drive thru ATM's and fast food establishments.

2007-04-07 23:49:37

#13

Pug: UR father's brother's nephew's former roommate; +652|6971|Texas - Bigger than France

This just in:
Special Olympian Hans Gruber, a gold medalist in the blind pistol competition was disappointed to find out his medal was actually bronze. Gruber, who has fallen on hard times, had made the discovery when attempting to sell the medal to a local pawn shop.

Special Olympics director Johnny Ringo commented "Well, we were a little short on cash this year, so we figured on saving a few bucks. Hey, they're blind...we never figured they'd find out".

2007-04-07 23:57:10

#14

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|6992|British Columbia, Canada

Isn't it only called Hunting if you actually kill something?

2007-04-08 01:35:49

#15

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6834|North Carolina

blademaster wrote:
Completely bypassing the stunning fact that (legally) blind Texans are actually allowed to wield a weapon and fire at will during regular hunting seasons, a new piece of legislation could allow these folks to see what they're aiming at a wee bit better, which is thrilling news if you're being mistaken for game. Rep. Edmund Kuempel has initiated a bill that would enable legally blind hunters that have a valid Texas hunting license to strap a sweet laser scope on their weaponry in order to pinpoint exactly where the bullet is headed before pulling the trigger. The bill would require the hunter to be accompanied by a (not legally blind) licensed hunter of 13 years or older, and is being pushed as a "reasonable accommodation" for those with disabilities. Hey, we know Texas is good for helping out the less fortunate, but we'd seriously think twice before wandering out into the wilderness for a weekend retreat in the Lonestar state.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/06/lega … -out-prey/

Some other people's comments....

Wow, now this is totally messed up. It will only be a matter of time when people get shot.

WTF?! why are legally blind people hunting in the first place?! I would think it is a public hazard to have blind people shooting guns!

Well, this does seem consistent with Texas's general lack of "foresight."

2007-04-08 01:43:58

#16

Magpie: international welder....Douchebag Dude, <3 ur mom; +257|6956|Milkystania, yurop

Not only blind ppl shoot others dont you remember Dick cheneys hunting incident?

2007-04-08 09:11:27

#17

blademaster: I'm moving to Brazil; +2,075|7075

Magpie wrote:
Not only blind ppl shoot others dont you remember Dick cheneys hunting incident?

lol yeah

2007-04-08 09:16:51

#18

Wreckognize: Member; +294|6914

Come on people, it's the Texans. Don't give them shit for it. That's like making fun of the retarded kid.

2007-04-08 09:19:23

#19

Blehm98: conservative hatemonger; +150|6893|meh-land

i think you guys need to learn the english language better. 'Blind' and 'Legally blind' do not mean the same thing at all. If you are blind you are legally blind, but you may not necessairly be blind if you are legally blind. Legally blind just means you have really bad vision

2007-04-08 12:21:41

#20

Hunter/Jumper: Member; +117|6784

they are not stupid people, their must be other parameters that must be met. sounds like an attempt at sensationalism really

2007-04-08 19:28:43

#21

TrollmeaT: Aspiring Objectivist; +492|7102|Colorado

Pug wrote:
TrollmeaT wrote:
He can't see what hes shooting at ffs , should we have blind cops next?!
If a blind person can hunt safely, don't they have the same right to hunt as everyone else?

no its silly.

2007-04-08 19:41:36

#22

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,072|7201|PNW

USARANGER01 wrote:
plus, it said that they had to be with a non-blind person anyways, didnt it?

I see no reason why it should be banned if they have a responsible companion with them (who's not going to wander off into the brush to get drunk) confirming every target before a shot is fired. In fact, the spotter system is probably safer than solo hunting, where dumb-asses tend to lapse into twitch reflex.

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2007-04-08 19:45:24)

2007-04-08 19:48:51

#23

agent146: Member; +127|6816|Jesus Land aka Canada

AHHH YES YEs i think this applies to me, slightly. As i to have very very bad eyesight, a degree of 9.4 and 10, for my eyes. My friends says that at 10 you are considered to be "legally blind" and yes legally blind is not being fully blind just really bad vision, jeez. Well i agree on that law then as long them, legal blind texans, where their CORRECT glasses then thats A-OK.

2007-04-12 22:34:10

#24

Pug: UR father's brother's nephew's former roommate; +652|6971|Texas - Bigger than France

TrollmeaT wrote:
Pug wrote:
TrollmeaT wrote:
He can't see what hes shooting at ffs , should we have blind cops next?!
If a blind person can hunt safely, don't they have the same right to hunt as everyone else?
no its silly.

Yes, it's stupid but how many blind hunters do you think there will be? If they can prove it's almost as safe as normal hunting, do you want to be the guy to tell the blind guy or argue it in court? Should we extend this logic to other handicaps - like people with tourette's shouldn't be giving fucking speeches?

It's a side show - affects almost noone - it's being sensationalized.

2007-04-13 10:10:50

#25

Stingray24: Proud member of the vast right-wing conspiracy; +1,060|6875|The Land of Scott Walker

Deja Vu. I know we've discussed this before, but it's fun to revisit the idea. As others have said, legally blind doesn't mean everything's dark, it means you don't see very well. Corrective lenses can address that and having a hunting buddy spotting and using a laser to assist one's aim seems reasonable to me.

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