Friday, February 1, 2013

Kentucky sheriff won't enforce gun mandates

In a letter making its rounds online, Boone County Sheriff Michael Helmig addresses his take on the Second Amendment – of which he’s a “staunch supporter” – and writes that he refuses to enforce any mandates, regulations or rules restricting firearms. In a Jan. 16 letter, Helmig writes “I do not believe the federal government or any individual in the federal government has the right to dictate to the states, counties or municipalities any mandate, regulation or administrative rule that violates the U.S. Constitution or its various amendments.”

For the complete story, visit the Kentucky Enquirer online.