Shootin' in the Dark

Bringing new meaning to ‘firing blind’
Associated Press
Updated 12/11/2006 7:07:43 PM


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.

I guess it's better than legalizing them to use hand grenades for partridge huntin'.