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kfulmer
Private
Points: 3
Sep 27, 2007 11:13 am

I'm a 55 year old man that has handled firearms all my life. I volunteered for service in Viet Nam in 1972, but they wouldn't take me since I already had a .357 slug in my right leg from an accident. I did briefly work for the government through a place called Anahiem Distributors.
My gun handling days are declining since I am legally blind, but thank God "legally" blind is a far cry from totally blind.
I'm interrested in anything that would make it possible for me to continue in the gun sports. Technology has made great leaps and I can't help but believe it can help with those that are visually challenged in the gun / shooting industry.

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Chaindriven
General
Points: 1515
Oct 2, 2007 11:42 am

Kfulmer,
I understand, as my eyes are getting old also. I have had great success with Red Dot scopes. Good luck and may God Bless.

"Those who willingly give up freedom for temporary safety deserve neither freedom or safety"
Chaindriven
General
Points: 1515
Jul 7, 2008 7:26 am

Also check into laser sights. A must for those that are visually challenged.

"When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance"
brad281
Lieutenant Colonel
Points: 334
Jul 7, 2008 2:07 pm

Welcome aboard Kfulmer. To expand on Major General Chaindriven's suggestion, the laser sights are excellent, especially if you get the green variant. They are a bit more pricey, but visibility is greatly improved in daylight.
fred ballou
Major General
Points: 867
Jul 7, 2008 9:33 pm

HOW ABOUT LASER SURGERY . YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM INSTED OF ADAPTING TO IT.
Chaindriven
General
Points: 1515
Jul 7, 2008 9:54 pm

If one can afford it... however on average a person's eye sight will change every two years after the age of forty.

"When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance"
fred ballou
Major General
Points: 867
Jul 7, 2008 10:08 pm

EYES DO CHANGE , BUT IF IT TOOK 50 YRS. TO GET WERE YOU ARE , AND CAN BE RESTORED TO 20/20 THAN ITS WORTH A SHOT. CAN BE FOUND FOR AS LITTLE AS 1100.00 WE BOTH HAVE GUNS THAT COST MORE THAN THAT. WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LIVE A NOTHER 25 OR 30 YRS. ITS WORTH IT !
Chaindriven
General
Points: 1515
Jul 8, 2008 11:15 pm

20/20 would be really nice, after wearing tri-focals for so many years.
"When Determined To Survive, Leave Nothing To Chance"