Oleg Volk ([info]olegvolk) wrote,
@ 2008-04-02 19:01:00
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Handicapped-->Disabled
Some people didn't like the term. For them, an alternative.


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[info]pepsquad
2008-04-03 12:10 am UTC (link)
i'm a SPED teaching in a local high school i showed this young guys picture to a student of mine who has an LD (learning disability) but also happens to have fairly serious MD he's really excited to try shooting, his uncle is taking him this weekend. thank you for these pictures and thanks to that young man who is quiet a role model.

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[info]daddygod
2008-04-03 12:21 am UTC (link)
Does he have any tips/tricks on carrying while in a wheelchair?

I ask because my wife, [info]pooka is using a wheelchair more often now, and will eventually be in one full time too.

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[info]olegvolk
2008-04-03 12:25 am UTC (link)
He carries a snubbie in a strong side pocket, a large autoloader IWB crossdraw and another large autoloader with multiple spare magazines on the wheel chair itself. I'll post photos as I edit them.

Concealed Carry Magazine will run an article on him in June.

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[info]evilegg
2008-04-03 12:37 am UTC (link)
I picture Pooka in wheelchair outfitted like a fucking tank.
And I think a flame thrower would be rad as hell.

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[info]daddygod
2008-04-03 12:42 am UTC (link)
I told her when she is permanently in one I'm going to buy her this. (mainly because I want to play with it too)

http://www.tankchair.com/default.htm

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[info]evilegg
2008-04-03 01:34 am UTC (link)
That is so sweet.
Not as sweet as being able to walk, but still.
Or wheelchair that looked like a mini tie fighter would be bad ass, and suitable for Pooka as well.

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[info]daddygod
2008-04-03 01:42 am UTC (link)
Go to that link and hit the Speedster area. Talk about pimping your ride, the damn wheelchair is $12k!

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[info]aka_caleb
2008-04-18 05:49 pm UTC (link)
$12k is pretty standard for a power wheelchair so for a tank chair, that seems pretty inexpensive

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[info]daddygod
2008-04-19 12:21 am UTC (link)
That's the price for the Speedster version, they don't post the price for the Tank Chair because each one is individually tailored to the specific person's disability.

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[info]pepsquad
2008-04-03 02:07 am UTC (link)
that is fucking amazing!

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[info]daddygod
2008-04-03 02:25 am UTC (link)
Custom built for each person and tailored to their specific disability.

As a disclaimer, I have only seen them in videos, but I've watched their development for a while since my wife will eventually be in a chair permanently, so it's more pertinent to me now. The concept is a winner in my book.

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[info]pepsquad
2008-04-03 02:36 am UTC (link)
mount a gatling gun and your old lady is set. ( I in no way make light for her condition, however i like your plan to make the best of it. )

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[info]daddygod
2008-04-03 03:16 am UTC (link)
Too hard to conceal, but I like the idea.

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Dean's wheelchair
(Anonymous)
2008-04-03 03:12 pm UTC (link)
Check out the iBot before you make any decisions.

http://www.ibotnow.com/

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Re: Dean's wheelchair
[info]daddygod
2008-04-04 02:25 am UTC (link)
Already checked it out.

She's got a problem with heights and balance, so even with it doing all the work for her, just looking at it almost sent her into a panic attack.

Besides, the other one has treads. Treads rock. I could play Panzergrenadier with her.

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[info]aka_caleb
2008-04-18 05:47 pm UTC (link)
I've been using FIST #42 Driving Holster to Crossdraw. Works perfectly for sitting in a wheelchair and is a well made leather holster.

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Let's go all the way:
[info]evilegg
2008-04-03 12:36 am UTC (link)
Handi-capable!

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[info]fae_of_me
2008-04-03 12:46 am UTC (link)
tomato/tomahto...but I do like the matching D's of disabled/defenseless

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[info]olegvolk
2008-04-03 12:49 am UTC (link)
I did it for the alliteration.

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[info]von_krag
2008-04-03 12:46 am UTC (link)
I'd go with whatever he says he is. If some don't like it, well they can talk to the source. Prolly get short shrift too.

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