Reply from Sheriff Dunning - Douglas County

[Lmbass14]

Here is the reply I rec'd from our sheriff.  Was kinda surprised that he even responded.  I know he's probably getting slammed.  BTW, Haven't heard from ANY of our congressmen/woman.



On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 6:59 PM, Dunning, Sheriff Timothy (DCSO) <Timothy.Dunning@douglascounty-ne.gov> wrote:
Iam not making any public statements. I do not believe in making a line in the sand.  I will not enforce any gun control laws that violate the 2nd amendment.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

[A-FIXER]

I give him full credit regardless of line in sand, taken at his vow not to violate the 2nd.

[unfy]

Good enough response for me.

[Hardwood83]

Very good. I am quite gratified by the number of Law Enforcement that has publicly stated the same. Granted they are largely Sheriffs (elected) from conservative/rural areas but none the less that is a bold statement.

Even the New York State Sheriffs Assoc came out and asked the State Dictator an his sham Legislature to reconsider the abominable 'SAFE Act' they just imposed.

[00BUCK]

Good enough response for me.

+1 although I don't live in Douglas county.

[Chris C]

Thanks for sharing.  Not too surprising on his stance.  As far as I know or have heard he is not a anti gun Sheriff and have heard an all around good guy. 

[GreyGeek]

Actually, he DID draw a line in the sand, and right where it should be ... the 2nd Amendment!

If he  keeps his word he's a good man!

[maanbr]

It depends on what his views are that "violate" the second ammendment that he will or will not enforce.  According to some taking away some style of guns but allowing others is not a violation as they are allowing you to bear arms???   I can only assume his position from a statement like that is that he is not supporting any ban of "assault" weapons but like I said it depends on what he views as a violation of the 2nd.

[maanbr]

Example:

To many gun enthusiasts, making people apply and get permits for a CCW is a violation of the 2nd but I would be a bunch he would cite somebody he pulled over for having a concealed weapon with no permit.

[cheval]

Recieved a survey from Adrian Smith today via email. It had 3 questions.  #1-Do you support further federal gun control restrictions including the banning of specific firearms, ammunitions, and/or  accessories?  #2-Do you support federal legislation to require universal background checks when purchasing firearms?  #3-What is your opinion of the 2nd amendment.  I hope a lot of our people got this as well

[gigabelly]

Cheval, did that come in the mail or by some electronic means?  Is Adrian Smith your local rep?

[Dan W]

One could always forward the email to just about everyone

[A-FIXER]

I'm waiting for the link.

[unfy]

After seeing Lmbass14's message here, I sent along a 'thank you' to Sheriff Dunning.

This was his response:

William,
I participated in a Press Conference in Wash DC on Friday with the
National Sheriff's Association.  Over 1,000 Sheriffs were in attendance
and all supported our Press Release.  Please visit the National Sheriffs
Association website to view our Press Release and talking points.

The link in question is undoubtedly related to:

http://www.sheriffs.org/sites/default/files/uploads/NSA_Resolution_2013-1.pdf


<3

[justsomeguy]

"Conferred by the second amendment" ? Nice.

[Lmbass14]

Received this update from Sheriff Dunning.

Bernie,
I am a member of the National Sheriff’s Association.  On Friday February 1, 2013, while at our Mid-Winter Conference in Washington DC, I stood firm with over a 1,000 Sheriff’s at a Press Conference taking a stand against Gun Control.  Go to the National Sheriff’s Association website to read our Press Release.
Sheriff Tim Dunning

Here is the link:

http://www.sheriffs.org/sites/default/files/uploads/NSA_Resolution_2013-1.pdf


EDIT: Tried to copy the text, but lost the proper formatting, so used the link instead.

[unfy]

Received this update from Sheriff Dunning.

I got similar as noted above.  I don't mind the copy/paste/form response one bit.  Go Sheriff Dunning! <3

[DJPeter]

The question I have is this; Are there differences on Nebraska counties concerning local ordinances on gun laws? In other words, what counties in Nebraska are stricter and which counties are more lenient on lawful gun ownership and usage?