The Volokh Conspiracy

[Eugene Volokh, December 8, 2008 at 5:31am] Trackbacks

"Medicare To Cover Prescription Handguns?"

Story here; thanks to GeekPress for the pointer.

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Piper:

Not after Obama takes over.

12.8.2008 10:28am

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SeaDrive:

With all that Obama has on his plate, I doubt he will be much interested in guns for a while. Congress, on the other hand, always has time for mischief. Obama's will sign/veto a gun bill so as best to preserve his political capital.

12.8.2008 10:38am

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Milhouse (www):

So long as the Medicare subsidy merely reduces the cost to that of a standard handgun, it makes perfect sense. AIUI, if you're disabled, Medicare won't buy you a car, but it will pay to equip your car with whatever arrangements you need in order to drive it despite your disability; or it will pay the difference between the cost of an already-equipped car and one not so equipped. The same principle should apply here. But I doubt it would have to be allowed in plane cabins; surely there are already perfectly genuine medical devices that are not allowed in the cabin and must be checked.

12.8.2008 10:45am

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Melancton Smith:

I'm not convinced that this design is an improvement over the old 'Chicago Palm Pistol'

I love the irony of this being manufactured by the 'Chicago Firearms Company'. I wonder how long this company has been defunct or at least driven away.

12.8.2008 11:51am

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Dan Hamilton:

The Chicago Plam Pistol is definatly a better pistol. I love mine but )(()^^^__+^Wre602936 it is hard to find ammo. 32 extra short rim fire. I would love to find a box or two.

12.8.2008 12:16pm

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gasman (mail):

From the article:

We thought you might be interested to learn that the FDA has completed its “Device/Not a Device” determination and concluded the handgun will be listed as a Class I Medical Device

So next time a nurse wants to give you a shot, be careful what you consent to...

12.8.2008 3:19pm

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gasman (mail):

From the article:

We thought you might be interested to learn that the FDA has completed its “Device/Not a Device” determination and concluded the handgun will be listed as a Class I Medical Device

So next time a nurse wants to give you a shot, be careful what you consent to...

12.8.2008 3:19pm

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Melancton Smith:

Nice double tap, gasman!

12.8.2008 3:21pm

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Happyshooter:

A single shot seems a little light. I would like to see at least two barrels, if not four.

12.8.2008 5:00pm

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