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madville

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2. So the argument is that they should

Reply to Emile (Original post)

Sun Feb 9, 2025, 10:01 AM

Feb 2025

Discriminate against him due to his disability?

A firearms license doesn’t allow someone to use a firearm, it allows someone to possess a firearm in locations that require a permit.

There are also no federal or state restrictions that I’m aware of that don’t allow blind people to purchase or possess a firearm, it’s not a question on the federal form.

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Blind man who was approved for firearm license in disbelief as he explains how 'smooth' the process went [View all] Emile Feb 2025 OP

He should move to Ohio anyone can carry a gun, no license required. Why should anyone need to doc03 Feb 2025 #1

So the argument is that they should madville Feb 2025 #2

So, He Should Drive? ProfessorGAC Feb 2025 #3

+1 Emile Feb 2025 #4

Why not? malaise Feb 2025 #5

I Think I Addressed That... ProfessorGAC Feb 2025 #12

I should have included the sarcasm malaise Feb 2025 #13

Driving is not a constitutional right madville Feb 2025 #6

Yep blind kid I know well GusBob Feb 2025 #9

Better question in this case GusBob Feb 2025 #7

Which amendment guarantees Mountainguy Feb 2025 #17

I'm afraid there is some really lame gotcha journalism going on here. nt Shermann Feb 2025 #11

Trying to prove some political point madville Feb 2025 #14

Agreed, it could even legitimately be purchased as a gift. Shermann Feb 2025 #15

Tests and requirements vary by state of course madville Feb 2025 #16

So your argument is that it's fine for him to obtain a gun and get someone else to use it? muriel_volestrangler Feb 2025 #18

Has nothing to do with obtaining one madville Feb 2025 #19

For basic public safety, yes muriel_volestrangler Feb 2025 #20

"A firearms license doesn't allow someone to use a firearm..." J_William_Ryan Feb 2025 #8

Proficiency is somewhat vague madville Feb 2025 #10