Fresno: Sheriff Margaret Mims addresses gun control

abclocal.go.com KFSN-TV ABC 30 ^ | Jan 17, 2013 | By Stephanie Stone

[Jim Robinson]

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno County's top law enforcer says she's standing with sheriff's across the country- many of whom are coming forward, saying they won't enforce federal gun laws. This comes on the heels of President Obama's new gun violence prevention proposal. 23 executive orders are aimed at gun control.

Sheriff Margaret Mims says there's been a steady increase in concealed carry licenses, ever since the President's re-election in November. In order to handle the demand, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office will now feature online applications on it's website. However, local gun dealers can't keep up with the demand.

Jacob Belemjian says there's a substantial weapons shortage. He manages "The Firing Line" indoor shooting range and gun store in Clovis. He told Action News, "There is not a firearm to be ordered in the distributors are out, the manufacturers are out and they're making guns as fast as they can but customers came in and bought everything that was available to be bought." He also says customers are hoarding ammunition, even buying things they don't need, out of political fear. "People are freaked out that Washington and state government will allow, ban or confiscate... some of their freedoms will be taken away."

[Brad’s Gramma]

Fresno?

:)

Thanks, Jim...

[Jim Robinson]

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[sergeantdave]

The sheriff in my county said he won’t enforce federal firearms laws. He also publicly stated that people should get armed.

[BenLurkin]

Bump!

[Jim Robinson]

Thank you, BG :)

[onyx]

Thanks very much for the ping.
Sheriff Margaret! Woo-Hoo!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh...you are MOST welcome!

[greeneyes]

Fresno? Wow! I love the sheriffs who are standing up for the 2cnd amendment.

[bd476]

Good news from Fresno! Thanks Jim!

[Jim Robinson]

Yup. There’s a new sheriff in town and she’s standing tall against the usurper!

[RedMDer]

Great news!

[mom.mom]

Fresno...California? Whoa.

[Inyo-Mono]

Ditto. Big thumbs up for the Sheriff.

[Disambiguator]

I’m not surprised. Fresno is not San Francisco.

[jazusamo]

God Bless Sheriff Margaret Mims and may she sign those concealed carry licenses for law abiding citizens.

Thanks for the ping.

[Gritty]

Here is what the Sheriff in our county has to say...

Sheriff: More gun laws won't change criminals (NC)

[Enterprise]

Enthusiastic bump!

[Jim Robinson]

Woo hoo!!

[Syncro]

Way cool Jim!

Sheriff MM’s in the loop.