"Firing Blind"

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AUSTIN, Texas - The blind would be able to go hunting if a Texas bill becomes law.

 

The bill would allow legally blind hunters to use a laser sight, or lighted pointing instrument, which is forbidden for sighted hunters, according to State Rep. Edmund Kuempel, who introduced it.

 

"This opens up the fun of hunting to additional people, and I think that's great," Kuempel said.

Many Texans enjoy the state's reputation for outdoor sports. The state also is where Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot a friend in the face while hunting for quail earlier this year.

 

Blind hunters also would have to have a sighted hunter with them. They could hunt any game sighted people can hunt and otherwise use the same weapons.

 

The hunter would have to carry proof he or she is legally blind.

 

Visually impaired people are able to shoot with the aid of a sighted person, Kuempel said.

 

"I've seen this on TV before, when they're taking target practice," he said. "When they aim the gun the guide tells them, aim two inches higher or two inches lower and you're on the target, and you're off and running."

 

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which regulates hunting in Texas, currently does not have a definition for what constitutes a legally blind hunter. Kuempel's bill for the 2007 legislative session would give the agency until Jan. 1, 2008, to come up with a definition so the law could be enforced.

 

Under existing Texas law, the use of laser sights, spotlights and headlights is strictly prohibited.

[BIGREDIOWAN]

Can we say rise in hunting accidents in Texas!!!!

[Touchdown Tommie]

Note to self....do not go hunting in Texas......

[HuskerExpat]

Note to self....do not go hunting in Texas......

 

yeah, there's already the chance that the vice president is going to shoot you in the face. now you just multiply that danger by 10,000.

[rawhide]

Kinda gives the coyotes, deer, quail and pheasants an equalizer. Makes the hunter just a little more aware of his/her surroundings. Situational awareness is important.

[mbhusker13]

Yes, the great equalizer, gives the Quail that half second to try NOT to fly derictly into your line of fire!

[pigsonthewing]

LOL they have to use a laser sight? That will help them, for sure.

 

Only in Texas.

[huskernumerouno]

WOW

[husker rob]

what is next, grenades for the deaf?

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Under existing Texas law, the use of laser sights, spotlights and headlights is strictly prohibited.

 

It is illegal to use headlights to hunt???? Who would of guessed?

[husker rob]

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Under existing Texas law, the use of laser sights, spotlights and headlights is strictly prohibited.

 

It is illegal to use headlights to hunt???? Who would of guessed?

so getting into your old beat up pick-up and driving up and down the road at night with the lights on hoping that a deer gets caught in the headlights and you run over it is not legal?

 

honest officer i was just driving and i hit the deer, i guess i just have bad luck, this is the 4th deer i have hit this week.

[BIGREDIOWAN]

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Under existing Texas law, the use of laser sights, spotlights and headlights is strictly prohibited.

 

It is illegal to use headlights to hunt???? Who would of guessed?

so getting into your old beat up pick-up and driving up and down the road at night with the lights on hoping that a deer gets caught in the headlights and you run over it is not legal?

 

honest officer i was just driving and i hit the deer, i guess i just have bad luck, this is the 4th deer i have hit this week.