The head of a nationwide sheriffs coalition is calling on Vermont's law enforcement officers to defy three controversial gun control measures passed by Burlington voters three weeks ago.
"Sheriffs have a constitutional duty to refuse to comply with such ordinances," said Richard Mack, president of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. "We're seeing sheriffs in New York oppose the Safe Act and Gov. Cuomo. If we have sheriffs in New York doing this, how much more should we have sheriffs doing it in Vermont?"
On March 4, Burlington voters joined a push by elected officials throughout northeastern states to enact stiffer gun control measures. By a 2-to-1 margin, they banned the carry of firearms in bars and restaurants, authorized police to confiscate guns during domestic disputes and required gun owners to keep firearms locked up at home.
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Unlike the picture many of your police hate posters make, most law enforcement officers who actually think for themselves do not agree with most of the gun control laws being passed. Just as they wish to keep and own their weapons, they agree, any law abiding citizen should have a chance to keep a weapon, and to use it to defend themselves, their family and property. Unfortunately, the young guys with common sense may have to make a choice of their careers or their morals and beliefs. There is definitely a move towards confiscation and strong hand government trending in the "Blue States", which unfortunately includes Maryland. People need to come around and pay attention to what the elected officials do and so not do while in office. Voice your opinion, call your representatives and go out and vote for the person whose views are close to yours. Stop playing the (R) or (D) next to the name straight line voting, like so many do!
Where were they when Maryland needed them?
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