the sheriff said "carry a gun is a privilege not a right" who the hell is he and where has he been all of his life. The Bill of Rights 2nd amendment says "The right to keep and bear arms..." Its called The Bill of Rights for a reason it doesnt say The Bill of Privileges.. How did he become sheriff thinking like the? He didnt take a oath to uphold his own opinion.
I hope all gun owners remain as vigilant in protecting the rights of all Americans to carry a gun, i would hope that all Americans will stand up for the second amendment an stand against anyone that tries to take those rights away.
Obviously the retired sheriff, and the judge in this case are not exactly pillars of support for the 2nd Amendment. This is the type of problem you tend to have when a state permit is issued by county officials. If the permit is recognized throughout the entire state, it should be issued by the state. The Pennsylvania State legislature needs to address, and correct this. It is time to require these county sheriffs to follow the law, and not their hunches.
Thats the problem with our current generation of law enforcement. They are being taught in police academies that a citizen has no rights, and that the police can revoke anyone's rights at any time if they think "its to protect the public". 2nd Amendment was intended to restrict Govt rights, not that of the individual. They are teaching it wrong to the new cadets.
Wow the liberal agenda in America (I am Australian) is blatant in this piece of media. As an outsider I hope I can be a bit unbias
1. Guns are a right in your country but law enforcement (and tacitly this judge and media) believe they are a privlidge? Ummm no that is not what your laws state.
2. The Police feel they have the right to reverse the division of powers and be law maker, judge and jailor? Wow! Just, WOW!
3. Irritating police somehow validates illegal behaviour on their part? WOW!
@outcastink I agree! he's scared it would make us like how america SHOULD be and used to be! i HIGHLY doubt that you wouldnt see at LEAST 6 firearms at polling houses back when americans carried flintlocks and this country truly was free!
the sheriff saying the carrying a fire arm is a privliage and not a right must of not read the consitution where it say the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed nothing in there about it being a privilage
What a joke! If he had a CCW permit the only way anyone would know is if he told them or was searched then told them. Thats why you get a CCW permit! Now if the polling place was a school which some are then no he shouldn't carry it in there cause all schools have a no weapons rule & court houses do too.
No joke, a choice. It doesn't matter if they "know" you have a gun because carrying a firearm is legal in Pa.
In Pa. you can carry openly if you choose. You do not even need a License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) while on foot outside Philadelphia. It's not a CCW permit. An LTCF allows you to carry concealed, carry on public streets in Philadelphia, carry during a declared state of emergency and carry in a vehicle.
that sheriff is a coward and completely wrong. I find it amazing that a sheriff of all people doesn't even know the laws he is sworn to enforce and the court let him know it.
that sheriff SHOULD be ARRESTED for actively attempting to VIOLATE the US.CONSTITUTION. his quote stated that 2nd Amnd. is a privilege NOT a RIGHT?? DO THESE PUBLIC SERVANTS EVER READ THE very document that they SWEAR to UPHOLD???
Carrying a gun is a privilege not a right? Sorry Sheriff. Read the constitution. It's an individuals right that the government has an obligation to protect (not give- governments don't give us rights).
I'm glad he won and I hope he sues. People that violate constitutional rights should not be in a position of law enforcement.
And that judge said, "it would be like a 3rd world country" if people showed up at the polls carrying. This judge should be stripped of his powers, immediately.
Absolutley right! We would look nothing like a 3rd world country, because in a third world country it would be U.S troops at the polling places holding guns for those that wish to vote. We as Americans have the right to defend our own choice to vote.
I'm sorry Sheriff, he DOES have the right to carry that gun where he wants. He broke no law! More power to him for taking that one to court! I am truly scared when I hear that some people are working so hard to punish people who have BROKEN NO LAW. Catch a mugger, stop a carjacking, but leave this man, and men and women like him, alone!
Wake up Pennsylvanians. Read Article 1 Section 21. Screw the permit, it is a right, NOT a privelage.
Punxsyjumper 3 months ago
when they tell you that you don't need it THAT'S when you need it most!!!
lexousa 4 months ago
the sheriff said "carry a gun is a privilege not a right" who the hell is he and where has he been all of his life. The Bill of Rights 2nd amendment says "The right to keep and bear arms..." Its called The Bill of Rights for a reason it doesnt say The Bill of Privileges.. How did he become sheriff thinking like the? He didnt take a oath to uphold his own opinion.
CaldwellProductions 7 months ago
I hope all gun owners remain as vigilant in protecting the rights of all Americans to carry a gun, i would hope that all Americans will stand up for the second amendment an stand against anyone that tries to take those rights away.
ABGAN100 10 months ago
protect your rights!
rollinstoned0 10 months ago
Obviously the retired sheriff, and the judge in this case are not exactly pillars of support for the 2nd Amendment. This is the type of problem you tend to have when a state permit is issued by county officials. If the permit is recognized throughout the entire state, it should be issued by the state. The Pennsylvania State legislature needs to address, and correct this. It is time to require these county sheriffs to follow the law, and not their hunches.
steeveomatic 11 months ago
Thats the problem with our current generation of law enforcement. They are being taught in police academies that a citizen has no rights, and that the police can revoke anyone's rights at any time if they think "its to protect the public". 2nd Amendment was intended to restrict Govt rights, not that of the individual. They are teaching it wrong to the new cadets.
jacobew2000 1 year ago
Wow the liberal agenda in America (I am Australian) is blatant in this piece of media. As an outsider I hope I can be a bit unbias
1. Guns are a right in your country but law enforcement (and tacitly this judge and media) believe they are a privlidge? Ummm no that is not what your laws state.
2. The Police feel they have the right to reverse the division of powers and be law maker, judge and jailor? Wow! Just, WOW!
3. Irritating police somehow validates illegal behaviour on their part? WOW!
fp470 1 year ago
A 3rd world country? I think it makes us look Free and stand above all other countries in the fact We the people keep it free.
outcastink 1 year ago
@outcastink I agree! he's scared it would make us like how america SHOULD be and used to be! i HIGHLY doubt that you wouldnt see at LEAST 6 firearms at polling houses back when americans carried flintlocks and this country truly was free!
p8ntgames 1 year ago
a privilege? a PRIVILEGE??!! what crack are you smoking to fail to see the word "RIGHT" in the federal and PA state constitutions??!!
god. IDIOT
xyouxtubexyouxtubex 1 year ago
the sheriff saying the carrying a fire arm is a privliage and not a right must of not read the consitution where it say the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed nothing in there about it being a privilage
lasko24 2 years ago
"look like a third world country"... reputation and appearance are for the weak.
necessary... well its not necessary that people have cars, bikes, computers, homes... etc. maybe people shouldn't have those either...
danspeaks 2 years ago
What a joke! If he had a CCW permit the only way anyone would know is if he told them or was searched then told them. Thats why you get a CCW permit! Now if the polling place was a school which some are then no he shouldn't carry it in there cause all schools have a no weapons rule & court houses do too.
TheTakeItTour 2 years ago
No joke, a choice. It doesn't matter if they "know" you have a gun because carrying a firearm is legal in Pa.
In Pa. you can carry openly if you choose. You do not even need a License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) while on foot outside Philadelphia. It's not a CCW permit. An LTCF allows you to carry concealed, carry on public streets in Philadelphia, carry during a declared state of emergency and carry in a vehicle.
paopencarry 2 years ago
As for the places off limits for carry in Pa., Greg Rotz polling place was not at any such place.
paopencarry 2 years ago
that sheriff is a coward and completely wrong. I find it amazing that a sheriff of all people doesn't even know the laws he is sworn to enforce and the court let him know it.
riothero313 2 years ago
yea good luck with that idea to make it illegal to carry a gun in a polling place. Attacks on the Constitution have no place in PA.
vaguy78 2 years ago
that sheriff SHOULD be ARRESTED for actively attempting to VIOLATE the US.CONSTITUTION. his quote stated that 2nd Amnd. is a privilege NOT a RIGHT?? DO THESE PUBLIC SERVANTS EVER READ THE very document that they SWEAR to UPHOLD???
RosenKrantz666 3 years ago
2:03 "carrying a gun is a privelage, not a right" <---
"The RIGHT to bear arms shall not be infringed."
GOD the STUPIDITY.
2:55 "If everyone took a gun to a polling place, we would begin to look like a third world country" Um.... THEY dont vote.
again, the stupidity is astounding
YllwFvrPB 3 years ago
thank you Patriot for protecting our birth right.
Fockersnextdoor 3 years ago
Live in Florida? Texas?
Feel strongly about your right to Open Carry?
There are 44 states that recognize the right to Open Carry, Florida and Texas are two of only six states that do not.
Please sign the Florida Petition to Open Carry, go to flopencarry . com and join us at opencarry . org
You can also sign the Texas Petition to Open Carry at petitiononline . com / texasoc / petition . html
FzSBLACKMAGICK 3 years ago
I'm moving to PA next month from NJ. Can't wait. Wonder if a Luger P08 makes a nice carry gun.
ClassicFIHD 3 years ago
I've had police illegally demand that I disarm at dinner with my parents. :(
turned out good though have had no more problems since our georgia guns rights group got involved
rmodel65 3 years ago
Carrying a gun is a privilege not a right? Sorry Sheriff. Read the constitution. It's an individuals right that the government has an obligation to protect (not give- governments don't give us rights).
I'm glad he won and I hope he sues. People that violate constitutional rights should not be in a position of law enforcement.
And that judge said, "it would be like a 3rd world country" if people showed up at the polls carrying. This judge should be stripped of his powers, immediately.
diggingforgold 3 years ago
Absolutley right! We would look nothing like a 3rd world country, because in a third world country it would be U.S troops at the polling places holding guns for those that wish to vote. We as Americans have the right to defend our own choice to vote.
Long live the constitution!!!
jwsoup 3 years ago
People need to wake up and vote all these fake patriots out of office!
Isrealsucks99 3 years ago
We are not a 3rd world country because of our right to bear arms you fuck nut.
grandnationalvette 3 years ago
Im glad the 3rd world country comment pissed off more people than just myself....Fuck these lib pricks!!!
NatMilCat 3 years ago
Hell, the genocides in Rwanda and Darfur were both caused when the people were disarmed. We are THE superpower because of our freedoms and strengths.
FreeMilitia 3 years ago
We have a right DUMMY
pshaw61 3 years ago
The law-abiding citizen in this case did not break any laws. Open carry is alive and well in PA.
vaguy78 3 years ago
Refusing to disarm when there is no requirement to do so is a "character flaw"??? I would count that as a character strength!
vaguy78 3 years ago
I'm sorry Sheriff, he DOES have the right to carry that gun where he wants. He broke no law! More power to him for taking that one to court! I am truly scared when I hear that some people are working so hard to punish people who have BROKEN NO LAW. Catch a mugger, stop a carjacking, but leave this man, and men and women like him, alone!
jmangle 3 years ago
Privilege not a right? FUCK THAT ASSHOLE!
Governments do not give me my rights!
thorsmitersaw 3 years ago