Prescription Handguns For Arthritis Sufferers?

Allheadlinenews.com ^ | 12/3/08 | allheadlinenews

[JoeProBono]

Maplewood, NJ (AHN) - Constitution Arms, of New Jersey, has introduced the Palm Pistol, a double action 9mm handgun that is designed for sufferers of arthritis. According to their Web site, the Palm Pistol is designed for seniors, the disabled or those with limited hand strength. As Medgadget.com reported, firing normal handguns puts significant stress on the wrist and hand joints, while even pulling the trigger can be impossible for some.According to Constitution Arms, the FDA has formally designated the gun as a "medical gadget," and the makers are seeking a prescription status for the weapon, meaning patients may be able to get reimbursement through Medicare or private insurance companies.

[CholeraJoe]

Definition of "DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT" means equipment prescribed by a physician that is Medically Necessary for the treatment of an illness or Accidental Injury, or to prevent the patient's further deterioration. This equipment is designed for repeated use, generally not useful in the absence of illness or Accidental Injury, and include items such as oxygen equipment, wheelchairs, hospital beds, crutches, and other medical equipment.

Sorry counselor. "Lame" argument.

[xsmommy]

no doc, lame insurer.

[NVDave]

There are designs for both “caseless ammunition” that use electrical igniters instead of a mechanical (ie, crushed) primer and an electrical primer in a conventional brass case:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/sports/1277311.html?page=2

[Still Thinking]

I’ve often thought they should build a handgun where the barrel is in line with your arm, thus no upward twist, just kick like with a rifle. Seems like you could shoot longer without your wrist getting tired.

[neverdem]

thanks, bfl

[Candor7]

Looks like "the cricket" from " Men in Black".

One supposes that it will take one .410 round, or one 454 Casul round, after which the recoil will have cured all signs of arthritis.

[Candor7]

Palm Pistol, isn't that Obama's nickname for Sinclair?

[Candor7]

More guns definitely equal more death." >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

More cars definitely equal more death.

[Fred Nerks]

...Obama also helped close a loophole that allowed gun shows to sell weapons without doing background checks on buyers...

and with a bit of luck and common sense, SCOTUS will now close the loophole to prevent an imposter from sitting in the Oval Office without a background check before he's elected...

[CholeraJoe]

At least we don’t pay for abortions like some insurers.

[xsmommy]

that is definitely something you should be proud of, seriously.