Seems to me that "age" is not the issue. Physical and mental condition must be
the most important issues.
the most important issues.
.....It's a mechanical commodity. Period. Should there be an age limit on buying a toaster? No, of course not. Sure you can hurt or kill someone with a gun... but last time I checked, you could hurt or kill someone with a toaster too.
Tell me more about what physical conditions nullify Constitutional rights?Seems to me that "age" is not the issue. Physical and mental condition must be
the most important issues.
Well since you asked......I'm 84, been around firearms all my life since age 17.Tell me more about what physical conditions nullify Constitutional rights?
First of all I'm very sorry to hear that your eyesight is failing you to the point that you can't enjoy shooting anymore. When someone decides he or she should no longer shoot/handle/buy guns due to their physical condition (or any other reason) that's how it should be. No way the governement needs to stick their nose in. Even if someone is 100% blind why should they be prevented from buying a gun for collecting? The original post was asking about a maximum legal age, enforced by the government, that's a Constitutional infringement in my book. I don't trust any politician or government, give them an inch and they'll take a mile. Good luck to you.Well since you asked......I'm 84, been around firearms all my life since age 17.
The question was ".....too old to buy a gun....." and Restrictions regarding
that query. Nothing said about Constitutional Rights.
To wit: failing eyesight might well be a reason for an individual to restrict
oneself from buying a firearm, E.G., AMD(age -related macular degeneration)
will mess up your sight alignment/sight picture. Yes, today, one can buy a firearm, but not for anyone else(straw purchase). In short, you should not buy a firearm if you can't see the target. I did not ever have to pass an eye examine, to buy a firearm.
Going from the sublime to the ridiculous, how about a blind person.
2A says nothing about age or ability. Throughout my life I have had numerous
eye tests, and Life Style background investigations (polygraphs), but never any tests, health-wise, to buy or use a firearm. Firearms Special Olympics proves
those who are challenged can compete. But, wearing glasses does nothing to correct AMD, or other "no cure" malady that interferes with safe shooting.
Today the question, and answer, resides with the individual.
So ,as I turn 85, my shooting days are over, and so are the thoughts of buying a firearm. So it goes. P.S. My diagnosis of AMD came after my Permit to Carry was issued. Permit will not be renewed, and carry firearm will be passed to my Daughter.
I have no problem with a blind or extremely visibility impaired person having a carry gun. I'm more concerned with people with very limited physical ability, but I still consider that an individual's decision, and not some arbitrary law.Well since you asked......I'm 84, been around firearms all my life since age 17.
The question was ".....too old to buy a gun....." and Restrictions regarding
that query. Nothing said about Constitutional Rights.
To wit: failing eyesight might well be a reason for an individual to restrict
oneself from buying a firearm, E.G., AMD(age -related macular degeneration)
will mess up your sight alignment/sight picture. Yes, today, one can buy a firearm, but not for anyone else(straw purchase). In short, you should not buy a firearm if you can't see the target. I did not ever have to pass an eye examine, to buy a firearm.
Going from the sublime to the ridiculous, how about a blind person.
2A says nothing about age or ability. Throughout my life I have had numerous
eye tests, and Life Style background investigations (polygraphs), but never any tests, health-wise, to buy or use a firearm. Firearms Special Olympics proves
those who are challenged can compete. But, wearing glasses does nothing to correct AMD, or other "no cure" malady that interferes with safe shooting.
Today the question, and answer, resides with the individual.
So ,as I turn 85, my shooting days are over, and so are the thoughts of buying a firearm. So it goes. P.S. My diagnosis of AMD came after my Permit to Carry was issued. Permit will not be renewed, and carry firearm will be passed to my Daughter.
First of all I'm very sorry to hear that your eyesight is failing you to the point that you can't enjoy shooting anymore. When someone decides he or she should no longer shoot/handle/buy guns due to their physical condition (or any other reason) that's how it should be. No way the governement needs to stick their nose in. Even if someone is 100% blind why should they be prevented from buying a gun for collecting? The original post was asking about a maximum legal age, enforced by the government, that's a Constitutional infringement in my book. I don't trust any politician or government, give them an inch and they'll take a mile. Good luck to you.
And never say never, the guy in the video is completely blind and went deer hunting!