I had a long talk today with my Sheriff while we both got haircuts. First, we discussed the statement regarding gun rights issued yesterday by the Georgia Sheriff's Association. A succinct, well worded statement of intent which says in part . . . . "will aggressively oppose any state or federal legislation which infringes on law abiding citizens' right to bear arms."
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Jeff said the vote at the meeting was unanimous, with one Sheriff who might have opposed it absent from the meeting. I believe it is a meaningful statement coming from a group of LEOs who are pro 2nd Amendment. It is heartening to reside in a state where the head LEOs have this attitude.
Sheriff Watson commented on the fallacy of believing that any new laws would be beneficial, since BATFE doesn't vigorously prosecute violators of current laws. He related two recent incidents where he and his officers served warrants on previously convicted felons and found them in possession of firearms. In both cases, Jeff said, the ATF agent appeared eager to pursue Federal charges, then seemingly lost interest and decided not to prosecute. Jeff said that his Department will pursue charges of illegal possession in State court, but that it is sort of disheartening when the Federal Agency supposedly in place to prosecute this kind of crime shows little or no interest.
Georgia Sheriffs'
Jeff said the vote at the meeting was unanimous, with one Sheriff who might have opposed it absent from the meeting. I believe it is a meaningful statement coming from a group of LEOs who are pro 2nd Amendment. It is heartening to reside in a state where the head LEOs have this attitude.
Sheriff Watson commented on the fallacy of believing that any new laws would be beneficial, since BATFE doesn't vigorously prosecute violators of current laws. He related two recent incidents where he and his officers served warrants on previously convicted felons and found them in possession of firearms. In both cases, Jeff said, the ATF agent appeared eager to pursue Federal charges, then seemingly lost interest and decided not to prosecute. Jeff said that his Department will pursue charges of illegal possession in State court, but that it is sort of disheartening when the Federal Agency supposedly in place to prosecute this kind of crime shows little or no interest.
