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Officials considering ban-open gun carry in Jeffco buildings
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06 May 2013 14:54 #1
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"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
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Thoughts? Reasonable or hypocritical? Do they have to pass an ordinance for this, or can they just post no open carry allowed?
Officials considering ban to open carry of guns in Jeffco buildings
Posted: 04/24/2013
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Officials considering ban to open carry of guns in Jeffco buildings
Posted: 04/24/2013
Read more: Officials considering ban to open carry of guns in Jeffco buildings - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23092 ... z2SY0WxUoUJefferson County may bar citizens from openly carrying firearms in some county buildings.
Sheriff Ted Mink on Tuesday asked the Board of County Commissioners to consider passing an ordinance restricting guns from certain county buildings because, in recent weeks, people have brought firearms into his office and to a Department of Human Services building.
Current county ordinance allows citizens to openly carry their guns into the buildings, but Mink said employees reported feeling uneasy and, in some cases, reported that citizens became confrontational when asked to leave their guns in their vehicles.
"It's not to take away anyone's Second Amendment rights," Mink said. "But in some cases, it helps to remove that visual sight of a gun in situations that can be kind of volatile."
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The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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06 May 2013 15:09 #2
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Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
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I have a CCW permit but I don't see the need to open carry, and the only place I do is in Jefferson the town, not the county. I think it is fine to outlaw it in public buildings, don't need to make a situation tense, or alarm the soccer moms.
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06 May 2013 15:24 #3
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I suppose if the sheriff and his deputies are willing to give up their open carry in public buildings to avoid intimidating the citizenry, then the citizens should be willing to give up open carry to avoid intimidating their public servants. That sounds fair to me.
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06 May 2013 15:48 #4
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"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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"Law enforcement and security officers would be exempt from the ordinance."
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And it doesn't apply to concealed carry, making this merely a "feel-good" measure for the employees who are uncomfortable. What's the point?
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And it doesn't apply to concealed carry, making this merely a "feel-good" measure for the employees who are uncomfortable. What's the point?
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
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06 May 2013 16:00 #5
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The point, as is the case with the rest of the gun laws passed recently, is to make people feel like something is being done despite the reality that nothing actually is being done. If people feel better because they think something has been done that's all that really matters, isn't it?
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06 May 2013 16:15 #6
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Of course in this instance, there would be something being done. Removal of a safety hazard from crowded areas.
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06 May 2013 16:22 #7
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Removal of a so called "safety hazard" that was in plain sight at least. "Safety hazards" concealed by one's clothing would still be allowed, with the proper permit of course.
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06 May 2013 16:27 #8
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So you agree that open carry guns are a safety hazard. CCW would also be a safety hazard, but since the firearm must be secured out of view, it would be a much less hazard than simply carrying in a location where it could be bumped or easily seized by another. Plus at least with CCW, there is at least a modicum of training required.
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06 May 2013 16:51 #9
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Your quote states, " Current county ordinance allows citizens to openly carry their guns into the buildings,".
In answer to your question, do I really need to answer your question?
In answer to your question, do I really need to answer your question?
Science Chic wrote: Thoughts? Reasonable or hypocritical? Do they have to pass an ordinance for this, or can they just post no open carry allowed?
Officials considering ban to open carry of guns in Jeffco buildings
Posted: 04/24/2013Read more: Officials considering ban to open carry of guns in Jeffco buildings - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23092 ... z2SY0WxUoUJefferson County may bar citizens from openly carrying firearms in some county buildings.
Sheriff Ted Mink on Tuesday asked the Board of County Commissioners to consider passing an ordinance restricting guns from certain county buildings because, in recent weeks, people have brought firearms into his office and to a Department of Human Services building.
Current county ordinance allows citizens to openly carry their guns into the buildings, but Mink said employees reported feeling uneasy and, in some cases, reported that citizens became confrontational when asked to leave their guns in their vehicles.
"It's not to take away anyone's Second Amendment rights," Mink said. "But in some cases, it helps to remove that visual sight of a gun in situations that can be kind of volatile."
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