A N.J. man who cannot move his arms still has the right to bear arms, a New Jersey superior court judge said Tuesday.
For the past two years Manvilleโs police chief has denied James Cap, 46, his second ammendment rights by not allowing him to have a firearms ID cardโa requirement to purchase a gun in the state of New Jersey.
Cap was an avid hunter as a teenager, before he broke his neck and became paralyzed in a high school football game 30 years ago. For the past two-and-a-half years, heโs wanted to buy a gun and hunt again, even though he is confined to an electronic wheel chair.
Cap sued for the right to buy a shotgun, so that he can mount it on his wheelchair. He will shoot it with a special breathing tube.
Superior Court Judge John Pursel said there is โno reasonโ Cap should be denied a firearms ID card, reports the Star-Ledger.
โI hope you enjoy the use of your firearm,โ Pursel said before signing an order allows him a permit as long as his guns are stored in a safe and qualified people assist him with the weapons.