Based on their experience and contacts, sheriffs sometimes "just know" without written documentation that a person can't be trusted with a carry permit, Gardner said. [More]Y'know, I think I could probably say the same thing about some sheriffs...
Friday, April 02, 2010
We're the Only Ones All-Knowing Enough
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Shall not be infringed!
Any sheriff who disagrees shouldn't be in office.
Vote them out and tell them why they lost.
According to the article, Weldon shot his wife with a shotgun, not from a concealed handgun. "Journalists" will do anything to gin up fear. Even when it doesn't fit their narrative.
The new law as written still gives discretion to sheriffs, a change for them is they have to state a reason. But an applicant can appeal it to a judge who may or may not be freedom-minded in his/her decisions. We can see how well that goes.
A sheriff may also deny it if they think an applicant would be a danger to themselves or others (based on history).
In the case of Weldon, Sheriff Rotter could still have denied him a permit if the sheriff thought a crime might happen in the future.
In the end, tragically, it didn't matter.
I've read that bill too many times and keep in mind that governor Chester hasn't signed it into law yet.
He may not - politics is still alive and well in Iowa.
Exactly right Anon. " ... Shall not be infringed."
The Sheriffs voicing opposition to the revised law seem to be mostly concerned that they will no longer be able to exert control of over their constituents and have those people eternally grateful that the SHERIFF allowed them to exercise their inalienable rights.
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If an inchoate hunch is not good enough for a Tier 2 Terry stop, why should it stand to hinder one's self defense?
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