Palm pistol: A gun for the elderly
Arms manufacturers have developed a gun which is specially designed for use by disabled people and OAPs.
The Palm Pistol is a single-shot 9mm weapon which is grasped in the palm and fired by pressing a button with your thumb.
Makers claim the potentially killer weapon is: "Ideal for seniors, disabled or others who may have limited strength or manual dexterity."
They even tried to make the gun available in the US on a doctors prescription, but this week the FDA shot that idea dead, saying it is in no way a medical device.
When my gran reaches into her handbag she is likely to confuse her athsma inhaler for her glasses case ... I for one am quite glad she does not have a gun in there.
The people from Palm Pistol are considering an appeal against the FDA verdict and say their dream of a day where no-one is too old and infirm to wield a weapon.
"The Palm Pistol is an ergonomically innovative single shot double action only defensive firearm chambered in 9mm that may be fired using either hand without regard to orientation of the stock," they add.
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