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madville

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10. Proficiency is somewhat vague

Reply to J_William_Ryan (Reply #8)

Sun Feb 9, 2025, 10:32 AM

Feb 2025

A blind person can demonstrate proficiency in the safe handling and operation of firearms. Some are even very accurate in competition and hunting with various targeting aids.

There are many different ways a state can determine proficiency. My state waived my concealed weapons class simply because I have a DD214 from the military. I also could have used my hunter education class.

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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