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Originally Posted by Jon Smykal
How would a blind person fill out the application?
Fact is, no one at the Sheriff's office is going to know you are blind in one eye.
My younger sister (11y/o) lost her right eye about 7 months ago in a pool accident. She had some pretty great surgery, and a prosthetic that connects to the muscles in her eye, so that the false eye actually moves when her other eye does. It's not perfect yet, as the muscles are still adapting, but no one notices it. At most people might think she has a bit of a lazy eye.
Point being, no one is going to notice, and I don't think they can check your medical records (if you even have any).
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Pardon, I think my example was a bit flippant. I shouldn't have literally used blindness as an example. I just mean any physical impediment that might hinder your a.) judgment regarding when to shoot and when not to shoot or b.) accuracy in shooting.
I didn't realize that it was such a hands-off process (acquiring a CCW permit). I figured you'd need to provide medical records that endorse your capability of handling a concealed firearm.
I guess I misunderstood the term 'shall-issue'. The text I encountered was:
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A shall-issue jurisdiction, within the context of gun law, is one that requires a permit to carry a concealed handgun, but where the granting of such permits subject only to meeting certain criteria laid out in the law...."
I think I'd fictionalized 'certain criteria' to mean much more than it actually does. So basically the only 'criteria' I need to meet are the ones listed on the application (not be a fugitive from justice, not have a protective order against you, etc.)?
That definitely clears it up for me. Thanks again, Jon. I appreciate your assistance.
