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  • #16
    Ron-Solo
    In Memoriam
    • Jan 2009
    • 8581

    I've had a pacemaker for 12 years and shoot regularly. The only concern I'd have is direct recoil against the pacemaker. If in doubt, have him check with his cardiologist.

    On another note, He's 80+ years old, a WWII vet, and still wants to go shooting. GO FOR IT ! Let him enjoy life. And thank him for me for his service!
    LASD Retired
    1978-2011

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    • #17
      Eat Dirt
      Calguns Addict
      • Nov 2007
      • 9552

      Originally posted by Ron-Solo

      On another note, He's 80+ years old, a WWII vet, and still wants to go shooting. GO FOR IT ! Let him enjoy life. And thank him for me for his service!

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      • #18
        Quemtimebo
        Member
        • Mar 2009
        • 264

        How about a bench rest or recoil pad?
        St. Gabriel Possenti, patron of handgunners, pray for us.

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        • #19
          Rob454
          CGN/CGSSA Contributor - Lifetime
          CGN Contributor - Lifetime
          • Feb 2006
          • 11254

          Unless you're shooting a magnetic powered gun i dont think your dad needs to worry. A pacemaker can be damaged by a magnetic field. As long as you don't use your dad as a fridge magnet holder he will be fine. My uncle has a pacemaker and he shoots all the time.

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