jimd_21
Regular Member
Very disappointed in the responses from the Blackfoot Police and the Bonneville Sheriffs. And Disappointed that none of the Idaho Legislatures has picked this up and got it introduced. Seeing alot of other states getting this going but Idaho has not yet???????? I have personally sent letters to my legislatures and others outside of my district that were refereed. Not happy to be and Idahoan today.
http://www.localnews8.com/news/26782346/detail.html
By Marissa Bodnar
POSTED: 6:15 pm MST February 7, 2011
UPDATED: 6:22 pm MST February 7, 2011
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- The National Rifle Association, or NRA, says the citizens of Idaho should be able to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.
Blackfoot police called it a "horrible" idea Monday morning, and the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office has concerns. But the NRA said every person should have the right to defend themselves whether at home or in public.
John "Ski" Szulczewski has sold guns at his popular Idaho Falls shop for more than 20 years, and he's loved every minute of it.
“I think it’s great,” said Szulczewski. “I think everybody should have one.”
And now, the NRA is proposing that every person should also have the right to carry it without a permit.
“Crime being as indiscriminate as it is, people are just as likely to be attacked outside their home as they are inside,” said Andrew Arulanandam, director of NRA public affairs. “The right to defend oneself shouldn't be luxury you have to purchase.”
But $50 and a one page form is what a permit costs in Bonneville County. And that's only if you get clearance from the state.
“We at least know their background is clear,,” said Sgt. Jeff Edwards with the sheriff’s office. “We know they've got mental capacity that makes them able to do the right thing at the right time.”
Edwards said there are currently 5,384 active permits in the county, but allowing everyone to carry concealed will create more threat to society and law enforcement.
“You don't know if that person had a fight wit their wife or a bad day and you may be the trigger that sets them off.”
Edwards did concede one benefit: that the change could prevent a person from being a victim. It's why Szulczewski is passionate about his job.
“If you're walking around with a gun and someone wants to rob you and they see that gun, there’s going to be second thoughts there.”
The sheriff's office said there's been a spike in permits since the Tucson shooting. Szulczewski also said he's had unbelievable sales recently. They say people are definitely more concerned for their safety, and also could be acting before any legislative changes.
Senator Denton Darrington said he'd only heard of the proposal in passing. So far no word on whether any legislators are backing it.
http://www.localnews8.com/news/26782346/detail.html
By Marissa Bodnar
POSTED: 6:15 pm MST February 7, 2011
UPDATED: 6:22 pm MST February 7, 2011
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- The National Rifle Association, or NRA, says the citizens of Idaho should be able to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.
Blackfoot police called it a "horrible" idea Monday morning, and the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office has concerns. But the NRA said every person should have the right to defend themselves whether at home or in public.
John "Ski" Szulczewski has sold guns at his popular Idaho Falls shop for more than 20 years, and he's loved every minute of it.
“I think it’s great,” said Szulczewski. “I think everybody should have one.”
And now, the NRA is proposing that every person should also have the right to carry it without a permit.
“Crime being as indiscriminate as it is, people are just as likely to be attacked outside their home as they are inside,” said Andrew Arulanandam, director of NRA public affairs. “The right to defend oneself shouldn't be luxury you have to purchase.”
But $50 and a one page form is what a permit costs in Bonneville County. And that's only if you get clearance from the state.
“We at least know their background is clear,,” said Sgt. Jeff Edwards with the sheriff’s office. “We know they've got mental capacity that makes them able to do the right thing at the right time.”
Edwards said there are currently 5,384 active permits in the county, but allowing everyone to carry concealed will create more threat to society and law enforcement.
“You don't know if that person had a fight wit their wife or a bad day and you may be the trigger that sets them off.”
Edwards did concede one benefit: that the change could prevent a person from being a victim. It's why Szulczewski is passionate about his job.
“If you're walking around with a gun and someone wants to rob you and they see that gun, there’s going to be second thoughts there.”
The sheriff's office said there's been a spike in permits since the Tucson shooting. Szulczewski also said he's had unbelievable sales recently. They say people are definitely more concerned for their safety, and also could be acting before any legislative changes.
Senator Denton Darrington said he'd only heard of the proposal in passing. So far no word on whether any legislators are backing it.
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