Terry Sutherland, a legally blind man from Indiana, has obtained a handgun license as a form of protest against the state’s permissive gun laws, which he believes are inadequate. Sutherland, who often joked with friends and family about whether he should apply for a permit, decided to take action and did so last fall, receiving his license with minimal verification, which he viewed as ironic and concerning.
Now wearing his permit on a yellow lanyard, Sutherland aims to ignite conversations about the implications of allowing blind individuals to carry firearms. He argues that while some visually impaired people can safely handle guns with assistance, the lack of skill assessments in the licensing process is alarming, suggesting that states should reconsider their policies to ensure public safety.
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