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What are some hunting Accessories that are on the market for the completely blind? (self.Blind)
submitted by ArrynLupin1162
My husband likes to go hunting and wants to be able to be more independent as a hunter. I was curious as to what adaptive equipment there is in the market and what others are using. He is completely blind, but there are some things that those that partial sight might have may help too!
GoBlindOrGoHome 11 points 4y ago
I don't mean to be ablist, I'm legally blind. I have to ask - are there any safety concerns associated with a completely blind person handling a firearm? Does it present a danger to other hunters in the area? How do you handle these issues, if so?
ArrynLupin1162 [OP] 3 points 4y ago
Oh, yeah- there are not very many issues with him handling a firearm. Just basic hunter safety stuff that everyone practices (Or should). He also always has a hunter buddy that goes with him- because him traipsing alone in the woods isn't a good idea anyway (too many obstacles to trip over). We do have a scope attachment that hooks up to his phone that allows somebody with sight to help him aim.
In fact there are a lot of completely blind that own and shoot firearms, hence why I posted. I wanted to see what people inside the community were using.
Like this dude in the US:
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or this group of peeps in the UK:
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And no, I don't think you are being ablist. I've gotten used to the question. It is a curious thing, in fact when I first met him I was wondering the same thing 'How does that work?" kind of stuff. So you are absolutely fine!
In fact there are a lot of completely blind that own and shoot firearms, hence why I posted. I wanted to see what people inside the community were using.
Like this dude in the US:
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or this group of peeps in the UK:
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And no, I don't think you are being ablist. I've gotten used to the question. It is a curious thing, in fact when I first met him I was wondering the same thing 'How does that work?" kind of stuff. So you are absolutely fine!
KillerLag 2 points 4y ago
Have you checked into this group?
http://www.ibsasport.org/sports/shooting/
As far as I know, most shooting uses standard equipment, with some custom made attachments. I think the market is currently too small to make specialized shooting items for the blind (or the cost would be astronomical).
http://www.ibsasport.org/sports/shooting/
As far as I know, most shooting uses standard equipment, with some custom made attachments. I think the market is currently too small to make specialized shooting items for the blind (or the cost would be astronomical).
ArrynLupin1162 [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I will look into them. ;)
tasareinspace 1 points 4y ago
the summer camp my work runs for blind/VI kids does archery. So did the camp for blind/VI kids that my daughter went to a few years ago. I almost had a heart attack but it's actually a lot of fun for the kids!
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