The Sheriff Refusing To Enforce Washington State's New Gun Law (HBO)

[@VICENews]

“Even if it was a legal law, you have discretionary power,” Songer tells VICE News Tonight. “There is no other law enforcement official in the entire United States except a sheriff is elected to office by the people.” WATCH NEXT: What Happens To Religious Professionals When They Stop Believing In God - bit.ly/2tsL0Qr

[@wq198mnr]

Russ Gallagher yes they technically are but they do all of their work in a courtroom or their office. They don’t do “police work”.

[@BloodofPatriots]

@Russ Gallagher AG's are political hacks, nothing more. The sleaze drips off that scumbucket AG in Washington.

[@jaimemunoz5920]

Hey vice come to South Dakota. Our state government has signed a law that will go into effect on July 1st that will make it so we no longer need a permit to conceal carry. So basically anyone in our state can buy a gun and conceal it with no permit.

[@Redneck322]

Only 37 guns were bought back in New Zealand out of 1.2 million. I live in Texas and I plan on buying an M240 machine gun because it’s legal for a US citizen to buy and own one.

[@yossiea]

Ever heard of DACA?

[@chrislane1076]

If they are going to restrict 18 year olds from purchasing AR’s, it would seem reasonable to defer them from the selective service until they are 21 years old.

[@searay83]

BOOM! Logic :)

[@ghostshadow9046]

Yes if you are not allowed to purchase alcohol or a firearm then you should also not be eligible for the draft, jury duty or to vote, many democrats pushing to lower voting age to 16 yet raise firearm ownership to 21 because they are not responsible enough... .

[@cdthree333]

Voting too, considering most young people start out as liberals until life wakes them up and they learn whats really going on.

[@MacCutcheon]

Completely agree, if they dont think 18-20 year old are not responsible enough for a AR, then why allow them to have a M16 or M4 or M249 and so on, when they enlist at 18-20 years old.

[@kentrobinson7479]

*SELECTIVE SERVICE* is not active

[@davidlagarde8470]

In my mind any politician that suggests restricting gun ownership from law abiding citizens should be immediately removed from office because they just violated their Oath of Office!

[@shockwave6213]

For treason

[@MegaDavyk]

@@shockwave6213 Exactly

[@c4tze]

should be hanged for being a tyrannic parasite

[@garym7989]

I wish they wouuld "Remove" them in a variety of other ways.

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

First we would educate them, and then, if they adhere to their unconstitutional ideas and agenda = the BOOT.

[@jonathanmccain8646]

For anyone who doesn't understand: His loyalty is to the Constitution, not state and local law.

[@caleb-tc3dz]

Jonathan McCain That’s some fax brother, the oath is constitution first

[@johnwenzlaff7702]

That's a hard pill to swallow for a lot of people

[@arthurmorgan3260]

Jonathan McCain Im pro-gun, but the Constitution was made back when muskets were commonly used. Edit: Once again, I’m pro-gun. My point is that as technology changes, laws change. These laws may actually grant you more rights. For example, the right to freedom of speech you had a few hundred years ago isn’t the same right freedom of speech that you have now. We now have the internet, so the laws changed so that the right to freedom of speech could be applied to modern technology. This also applies to the right to bear arms.

[@caleb-tc3dz]

Arthur Morgan okay, should we limit freedom of the press to just a basic paperback? Or not allow you to say what you want online? Also there were automatic weapons that could shoot fairly quickly, and the founding fathers loved them but they were too expensive to get for the whole army.

[@arthurmorgan3260]

caleb 356 Yeah I agree with you. Edit: You seem to have missed the entire point of my argument.

[@28ebdh3udnav]

Noticed how Vice tried to make them look bad and backfired lol

[@vallasjo8003]

VICE has an agenda..............but wont listen to the common folk. : /

[@CrowCreekOutdoors]

Vice is a tabloid propagandist for the left. I’m just here to see people put them down in the comments.

[@travisclark7286]

I don't like vice, but I will say in this particular video I was not too offended by anything said by anyone other than the mayor/governor whoever that was. I also feel like I must state that the only way to prevent predators from taking advantage is to show them you also have some big teeth.

[@thecowboy2541]

@@travisclark7286 they are police officers acting on their own that’s not fair they can’t just change the law on their own will

[@thecowboy2541]

@@CrowCreekOutdoors says the person who support someone who supports Fox News

[@REDACTED_AX0]

"if there was an attempt to confiscate firearms there would certainly be a civil war" you damn right there would be.

[@adencain8298]

We got all the guns so we know who would win

[@adencain8298]

@Toob247 Toob247 what does white people have to do with this

[@drmachinewerke1]

In a civil war. You hang all government officials period. That includes anyone that violates our rights. It would be a sad day in this country. As many children would lose a mother or father. And within 2 weeks there would be new leaders being sworn in to uphold the constitution. There would be riots in the cities. Mass graves being covered over. The only ones left would be gun owners. What do you do in a civil war. You protect the farmers. Without a farmer. You have no food.

[@James-gi7lj]

Likely the military would side with the citizens since its THEIR families that would be on the front lines fighting and they aren't about to kill their own people for our corrupt, useless government. All the worthless politicians would probably be hanged and a new AMERICAN government would be voted in and meanwhile a temporary leader would be chosen. Bring it on bitches.

[@RocketDRA]

Lol youd be dead.... we need to restrict all guns boy. Guns are bad fpr society.

[@archangele1]

He swears an oath to uphold the Constitution and most of these gun laws are unconstitutional. So, this sheriff is upholding the Constitution.

[@raaston9761]

not most gun control laws are unconstitutional all of them are unconstitutional

[@manuelvazquez8758]

Try not paying your tax and see if he supports your interpretation. He won't!

[@OslerWannabe]

No, he's usurped the function of the courts. He will be recalled.

[@fjb960]

@@OslerWannabe lol, for what charge, following the constitution?

[@christianv7177]

100% of gun laws are unconstitutional, including the ones that this Sheriff enforces. ALL cops wipe their asses with the 2nd amendment daily, don't let anything distract you from that

[@isaacikaika]

THAT'S what an oath keeper looks like, and as a Wa. Resident, I have his back. Full respect to this man.

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Gale Morse greetings you folks are very lucky to have a sheriff that stands up for the rights of the people and the constitution the law of the land and the Bill of Rights I live in California seems like very few conservatives are over here but I’m here family and friends 2020 maybe they’ll be some arrest with prison terms or even the firing squad for treasonous acts against a sitting president and the American people they don’t believe in there obligation to the American people you’re lucky have a great day sir.🕶

[@Gottaculat]

The sheriff's over here in Franklin, Benton, and Wallawalla counties are like that, too! My "compliance training" was basically the sheriff and his deputies reading aloud the entire I-1639 law to us while simultaneously pointing out all the illegal unconstitutional parts that they refuse to enforce. Many of them fought for our country, and they said this treasonous commie legislation isn't what they fought to protect, and they'll die before enforcing treasonous laws. Olympia and Seattle can go f*** themselves. Their "enlightened" city ways are what's causing massive homelessness, drug abuse, unemployment, and rampant violent crime. Us country folk out in Eastern Washington don't have these problems, because we aren't goddamn socialists.

[@cm-pr2ys]

Gale Morse and you have his back because he actually has yours! That’s the way it’s supposed to be!

[@jacobfleetwood6184]

WA resident here near Spokane. Much respect to this man and what he stands for and will always have my support. They want our guns well they can not have them. period.

[@jumbi5333]

GA resident here. Our gun laws are much more constitutional, but it always brings a smile to my face to see a man like this. A REAL patriot. I'll fight to the death for my guns and die knowing I ain't the last one that's gonna give em hell.

[@AlexIAm1415]

"You give them one gun they gunna want all of them."

[@oculent8979]

source: dude trust me examples: I know them but I don't want to tell you

[@AlexIAm1415]

@@oculent8979 it’s a saying...

[@oculent8979]

@@AlexIAm1415 no its not, it was coined about 10 years ago and it makes no sense because not once has it been proven to be the case in a modern state

[@chasethomsen7616]

@@oculent8979 It was proven in nazi germany, communist china and the ussr

[@oculent8979]

@@chasethomsen7616 In every single one of these cases, the parties that took power did so with massive public opinion behind them. They did not do so against the will of the people. The organisations that opposed them were in a small minority and were easily dismantled even before guns were removed from the populace.

[@ceilingfangroyper7604]

How is “shall not be infringed” up to personal interpretation?

[@mariateresavillafan8770]

Idiots thinking you “interpret” the constitution when it is straight forward.

[@averyricco3980]

Maria Teresa Villafan while I agree with you that the second amendment is explicit in not being infringed, people make a living off of constitutional interpretation.

[@jumbi5333]

It's unconstitutional in their "opinion" my ass. If it goes against the constitution, it's unconstitutional. That's a fact, not an opinion. Period.

[@55Quirll]

We the people determine the Constitutionality of a law, not those who made it. The Govt doesn't determine if their laws are just or not, we do.

[@ralfie8801]

Avery Ricco Yet another farce and more wasted money, the Constitution is written straight forward, there is no interpretation needed, it says what it says. Interpreters is just code for libtards spinning laws into something they agree with.

[@1991aj2]

That atterny general stating that the state WILL TAKE OVER is exactly why people fear the government.

[@patriotofthewest6420]

One man can fight a battalion with proper equipment training and preparation imagine an army of oath keepers

[@kevinodom2918]

Yep, they always seem to forget about Vietnam and Afghanistan and they weren’t even trained that well.

[@conniegrosser1679]

That's EXACTLY WHY, the 2nd Amendment was written...to protect AGAINST government overreach and control. We enough of that BS, from the British.

[@tyrjohanson5658]

Ferguson is a pathetic joke. People are going to simply stop complying with these idiotic edicts. No background checks, no license, no records. Have fun collecting them. We all have a duty NOT to comply. This is coming to a boiling point.

[@slayermill8621]

He was making the best argument in favor of the Sheriff's who defy the unconstitutional I-1639 law, and didn't even realize it.

[@tombourne7184]

So proud to see AN OFFICER actually representing himself as his oath demands, a serviceman FOR THE PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND SERVE THEM, AND THE CONSTITUTION.

[@thatguy22441]

Now if they'd cool it with the unnecessary drug enforcement, we might actually start to become the sort of free society the Founding Fathers envisioned.

[@rustysaclebret6832]

True

[@eugeneoliveros5814]

A real patriot

[@elang3366]

Those who "interpret" the constitution MUST define and describe the AMBIGUITY that justifies their "INTERPRETATION". It's a plain word...plain meaning document. Watch out for the silver tongue attempts to create ambiguity where non exists.

[@TheMediumDaddy]

I wish Wake County NC had a sheriff worth even half this man.

[@scotymccoy9405]

These are great sheriff's we need more like them

[@anthonyagnelneri7201]

THEY ARE OUT THERE...more everyday

[@danpierce1120]

If a Sheriff disobeys the law they should be fired if you cant follow the law then you shouldn't be in office.

[@reddead9473]

@@danpierce1120 yeshhh and the politicians who make ridiculous laws and try to limit guns should be hanged

[@imarag1193]

@@reddead9473 Tell me how this law is ridiculous

[@andrewwinchel4659]

@@danpierce1120 he's not disobeying the law, he's using his discression as the law directs. We want law enforcers to be able to think for themselves. But lefties just can't grasp that when their thinking isn't in line with the insane leftist world view. I say, let the leftist cities live under their own world view and laws, and in the rural towns, we will handle business in a compassionate and more neighborly way. They can have their crime havens.

Smart man - “You give em one gun they’re gonna want all of em” Interviewer - “That’s the way you see it...” No, that’s historical fact....

[@eromod]

They allready took the fully automatic guns. That's unconstitutional as far as i'm concerned.

[@williamadams4044]

@@eromod Ever hear of the Sten gun? Knicknamed the greasegun, it was possible to make one yourself in a backyard shed for about 9 pounds. You once could buy sten gun kits out the back pages of shotgun news for very little money, and the entire gun was there, but the receiver was decommissioned by being cut into three peices. Every other part was there and functioning, all that was needed was to tape those three pieces together and trace a pattern of it onto paper. Including all openings, screwholes, and metal pin holes another receiver could be fashioned easily enough. Even easier today with a printer capable of making any piece possible from carbon plastic.

[@flipsidezw]

@@williamadams4044 DIAS bottle opener.

[@keelanmiles240B]

@@williamadams4044 the grease gun is a WW2 US made stamped steel 45 acp. The STEN is british made 9mm. Two totally separate weapons.

[@funnybonesbucknewton7261]

2nd amendment isn't about animal hunting it's about tyrant hunting Making guns illegal would make freedom illegal

[@MegaDavyk]

2nd amendment isn't about animal hunting its about Tyrant hunting and you have been complacent for too long.

[@boltsowner35hhhd]

Well said.

[@kylegarcia4141]

After dem debate last night I’m prepping for confiscation. If they want a war that’s what they’ll get. I got no problems shooting those who try to strip my rights, specifically my 2A one. Own enough acres of woods they’d have to get through hell and back for my guns.

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

Amazing how many people dont seem to understand this. when i hear ❄ s cryin about you dont need an assault rifle to hunt i cringe and think how stupid they must be to not understand the reason is to keep the govt in check

[@olrikparlez3152]

+buck Newton Yep. Why Australia and Canada are in miserable shape under tyrant rule...how do they put up with it? Poor bastards...how they must be suffering!

[@jimmydavis1151]

They should be a sheriff like him in every county in the United States period

[@glockman155]

Sheriff Mike Lewis in Wicomico County, MD said he will NOT comply with illegal gun confiscation! Thank you Sir

[@nil981]

Sherriffs like him should be hung from the gallows.

[@ShenMerrick]

@@nil981 To support a breach of the Constitution is treason. What you describe should be done to the Sheriff is actually what is on the books for how to deal with traitors...which you clearly are on the side of.

[@JamesJesseGTA]

@@nil981 Thankfully hangings have been outlawed. As for you... Don't be surprised if you get a knock on the door by either a sheriff (karma) or the FBI.

[@taylorhubbard5706]

@@nil981 Why is that?

[@raymondpetracca6208]

A PATRIOT, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!PROTECT OUR RIGHTS!!

[@ladydragon7777]

He's a real sheriff he is upholding his OATH.im proud of him The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. He is not a OATH breaker I salute him. He is not a traitor.

[@emilyhofland8219]

The government shall not infringe, and they didn't. The people voted for this themselves. ... No give are being removed. Age restriction an issue? Then why not carry permits for five year olds? Thinking things through... Not really something you people do, is it?

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

@@emilyhofland8219 I think prehaps the same could be said about you. The problem with you liberal types is you have very little life experience so you talk out of your ass and make very little sense. Give them One gun and they will take them all.

[@FreeMenDieFree]

@@emilyhofland8219 The public doesn't have the authority to vote away the rights of others.

[@emilyhofland8219]

@@FreeMenDieFree feels vs reals... You feel they don't.. in reality, they did.

[@FreeMenDieFree]

@@emilyhofland8219 By definition of what a republic is. They literally don't.

[@panzerdragon1121]

Shall not be infringed. Get it though your head.

[@miken7329]

To be clear.....almost every one of our rights have some sort of reasonable limits on them.

[@freedomsheadsman6255]

I can't hit the like button enough on that one.

[@tyrjohanson5658]

@@miken7329 that's because people have foolishly allowed this infringement to continue unabated and unchecked.

[@tyrjohanson5658]

@@pondererofdumbshit2669 are you meaning the word liberal? I sure hope so. ;)

[@VegasJPH]

@@miken7329 and if they do, they shouldn't technically. But your keyword is reasonable. Shall not infringe. Infringe is to limit. So no.

[@penelopepurr]

5:56 I am neural on gun control, but when the government takes this attitude toward a law I tend to back the opposition. Period. Citizens are not here to be spoken down to or controlled. We must be able to protect ourselves. Period. Give government an inch and they will take a mile. Period.

[@EJuliusF]

Protect yourself from others with guns... Smart. Whoever said MAD didn't work hey!

[@liammeech3702]

Lol five-five six timestamp

[@Freeelyy]

Amen. God bless ya.

[@Boguardis]

Bob is such a fucking weasel. He pretends it's "convenient" that someone "believes" it is unconstitutional. Meanwhile this piece of crap just helped ban ar-15's in all of Washington. This latest gun reform is so blatantly unconstitutional. Bob is probably one of the biggest hypocrites I have ever seen.

[@hooks4nooks]

I'm with you. Yes, protect yourself and your family with guns. Yup.

[@PamL.A.W.]

Keep your guns people you may need them in the very near future.🙏🏻❤️✌🏼💪🏼🇺🇸

[@aolcb]

Yes and those who own need to move to Eastern Washington.

[@aolcb]

Journalist should maybe consider telling a real story not an opinion piece

[@thomastolbert6184]

@@aolcb,if they don’t have an audience,that might change!

[@nickrupp6741]

That is how law enforcement should be ran just like that sheriff

[@davidbeaulieu4815]

That sheriff should be fired

[@Agentmg17]

You say this until a sherriff starts doing something you dont like. What if a sherriff decided to take guns away, because they aren't the style of weapon present during the time of the constitution? And most folks with guns aren't in militias. Whether we like it or not, we are a nation of laws. MLK wrote about this. About taking the punishment for breaking laws, protesting peacefully, and taking things to court. If this sherriff and others had a problem, they should have taken it up to the Supreme Court. And just like everyone else who has problems with the laws... dealt with it the legal way. Imagine if every town sherriff did whatever he felt like it? Our country would be the wild west. And I'm sure some of you fantasize about the wild west, but it was an approximate 10 years span where disease, cannibalism, child brides, etc existed. And btw.... guns were left with the sherriff.

[@Agentmg17]

@PaladinJN01 Studios we have elected officials and 3 branches to interpret the laws. Imagine if everyone went around interpreting laws. Men could deny women and minorities rights because back when the constitution was written they were considered less. I love the constitution, but it is not infallible and couldn't have predicted the future. Like with technology and the electoral college.

[@JohnDoe69986]

Idk gray area the people of the state voted in support of the new gun laws. That’s democracy.

[@loadz03]

@@davidbeaulieu4815 internet didn't exist back hen. Founding fathers never could have seen this. So you're not allowed to speak on the internet without a license. You cool with that?

[@derpityderp-derp4007]

The Bill of Rights is not a suggestion, it is OUR laws for OUR government. A bad government is feared by it's people. A good government FEARS it's people.

[@tonyrigo9096]

It's we the people run the government

[@gloriamoreno8668]

That's absolutely right !....it's government of the people , by the people, and for the people....our Constitution and Amendments stay ....period.....

[@josefradetzky8873]

"Shall not be infringed upon wasnt a suggestion, it was a directive"-Colion Noir

[@DH-jy9tr]

Greetings fellow Colion Noir fan.

[@ReySchultz121]

Hello to you too.

[@RevolutionQueer]

We should remember that "well regulated" is very much a part of the 2nd and it does not give each and every person the right to own any gun, of any kind/type, in any number desired, with no proof of training, and no background checks.

[@josefradetzky8873]

@@RevolutionQueer militia back then was a term for all men between the age of 18 to 30 or smth so that definition back then counters your whole argument

[@RevolutionQueer]

@@josefradetzky8873 By your logic, no one over 30 should own "arms". The whole point of the admendment was to be able to draw a well regulated militia from the general population for the defense of a "free state". The 2nd critically says "the people" because regardless of who you were being a well trained gun owner was beneficial to the emerging United States as you could be called on to defend the liberty of the nation. This admendment was encouraging the people to be akin to army national guard and prepared to pick up their guns and defend the freedom of the state. I grew up in a rural area where everyone had at least 1gun, for good reason, and nobody touched the family guns until they were properly serious about gun safety and had been trained. I see too many folks with no business having access to guns, no trigger discipline, and no understanding of when their weapon is loaded getting their hands on guns. I think the 2nd has protection against this by stipulating training and regulation as part of the rights to own a gun. Further I think that weapon use, safety, training and background checks should be free and widely available to current and future gun owners and final licencing should be affordable (similar to getting a driver's license). On the other side, if a person proves to be a reckless or criminal gun owner the license should be removable and a person barred from owning guns to protect citizens from the domestic threat of a deranged killer with access to semi-automatic rifles.

[@braddywarbucks]

24 seconds in and already peeved. She is basically saying that because one guy went wacko with some guns, now nobody can have those guns. Like you do to your children.

[@blindmown]

Yes, and what's your point? If a small minority of people are stupid and immature enough to act like this and actually kill people, then yes, it has to be taken away from everyone. ONE school shooting is too many. ONE person murdering a cop is too many, etc. We should be treated like children if we're too stupid or lazy to do anything about this problem. But yes, it keeps happening, so I don't see the problem with guns being taken away. I hope they do it soon. Too many armed lunatics out there. Including most the people in this comment section I would guess.

[@emilelang4319]

@@blindmown Take firearms away from everyone? No. A sane, sober and moral law abiding gun owner should not be categorized the same as a criminal and punished. Responsible people should be allowed to own the firearm of their choice and not be harassed by government for it. The hypocrisy of gun control is obvious. Its already legal precedent that the police are NOT OBLIGATED TO PROTECT YOU. And yet we need MORE legislation to further restrict lawful gun owners right to bear arms. Denying them the ability to protect themselves if and when the police cannot reach them in time. I agree that school shootings, cop killings and the like are tragedies and we need to do more as a society to address them. But lets cut the crap! The gun control debate is politicized and perverted. Start telling the TRUTH about statistics, economic forces, race, political agendas and societal views of the mentally ill (to name a few) and have a real debate about real solutions to the underlying problems fueling gun violence. Instead of just violating the 2nd Amendment in the name of "public safety".

[@gunlover1955]

If you want a gun free zone move out of America to a gun free Country!

[@wosimtahan8576]

gunlover1955 Saudi Arabia bans guns I suggest people who are anti guns head there

[@fredrikcarlen3212]

@@wosimtahan8576 And china, vietnam, cuba, north korea.. Hmm, almost like the less guns the people have, the more of a shithole it is...

[@ralfie8801]

Fredrik Carlén You left out Venezuela and its soon to be conforming sister state Calizuela.

[@potatoeskimos]

Wosim Tahan Or they could go to Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea. Many many countries.

[@addictedtofamilyguy7627]

@@wosimtahan8576 the corrupt government bans guns to stop the population from overthrowing it

[@slimfitholsters]

400+ million guns in the US good luck controlling that.

[@warpedone3711]

Leaders of countries we were at war with when asked why you never invaded the United States their response. There are too many guns everybody would be shooting at us. Second amendment the original Homeland security

[@recreationalplutonium]

left: weed bans don't work. legalize it. also left: gun bans work dumb commies lol

[@littleman6950]

@@recreationalplutonium Decriminalize, tax, and invest the tax into mental health care.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

@@warpedone3711 "behind every blade of grass is a rifle"

[@warpedone3711]

@@jordanjoestar8839 Japan leaders quote

[@vexillethepretzel9086]

You give them 1 gun they're gonna want em all. One of the truest things ever said.

[@johnl.sillasen1780]

For every gun they confiscate in violation of 2A, they need to pay a pound of their own flesh.

[@denverlilly3669]

That's definitely speculative.

[@TheIdiotChronicles1806]

@@denverlilly3669 how do you feel about what recently happened in Canada then. It’s a very probable speculation.

[@meiam1130]

The “ journalist “ for this hit piece’s anti-gun bias is quite obvious

[@braddywarbucks]

He is a weasily little soyboy. Probably plays shoot em' up video games. Scared of the real thing.

[@tjlovesrachel]

It’s vice... come on now

[@Sirlants_alot]

He messed up when he said “gun control laws approved by voters across the state”....yeah that doesn’t happen. These laws are passed by politicians who don’t care what the people want, despite constant direct opposition. They just pass laws according to what THEY want.

[@jaycousland9835]

Yes,the same 2 clowns that are stalling our $30 car tabs.I can't wait until these 2 are thrown out of office!

[@barneyrice8502]

No Real Citizen Except Maybe A Democratic Communist Party Member Would Ban Good People From Owning Any Weapon Legal On The Street

[@Skyler_2014]

Actually us voters in Washington did vote and pass this law. It doesn't prevent purchasing anything. I just bought a new AK47. Facts matter.

[@thomastolbert6184]

Lance,like the Governor of Virginia saying,”the people wants gun control or they would not have elected Democrats”! Northern Virginia has the most votes and very few guns.

[@noahporter4487]

@@barneyrice8502 Yeah, and no real citizen would allow for redlining districts and gerrymandering and outsourcing but you morons are fine with Republicans doing that so long as you get your guns.

[@johndaley1134]

Now that sherif understands what's going on, Goverment, you Can't have our firearms... We need more law enforcement like this sherif.

[@johndaley1134]

@Randy Rome that is a very good question.. They know alot of the laws their are in forcing are unconstitutional & yet we still hear & see them locking people up for them or worse people getting killed because of them, civilians & police...

[@Nick-bo3yq]

And 18 year old can join the military and go fight for his country but cannot purchase a rifle to protect himself and his family.

[@VegasJPH]

That;s liberals for ya. And they want to lower the voting age to 16. So at 16 you can vote on who makes these stupid fucking laws but cannot partake in what some of the laws restrict until 21.

[@jsmitty4675]

Your aloud to go die for them you just cant defend yourself havent you heard

[@BritneyStinson]

I enlisted and graduated from basic at 17

[@Marcus_Prather]

In most states you can purchase firearms if your under 21 and in the military, a policeman, or correctional officer.

[@emilyhofland8219]

18 year old don't run around in the military armed. They stay in the arms room, under supervision, lock, and key. I take it, your aren't a vet... Because your comparison doesn't actually work... Do us all a favor, leave the veteran talk to veterans. We don't need idiots speaking for us.

[@marshaestep7453]

If you get attacked do not call the law. They carry guns. They need to follow the Constitution and if you do not like it go to Britain.

[@harrykuheim6107]

Sanctuary Cities are fine with Democrats ...so why not Sanctuary for Guns Owners?

[@tyronekim3506]

You have an excellent thought.

[@carbon4338]

Stand your ground. We don't retreat no matter what.

[@db9440]

Exactly! They'll break the law themselves to aid and abet these criminals, especially if ICE wants them because they're criminals! No matter that they're all breaking the law every single day they're here in this country. They have no problem in helping these people break the laws every single day, because they themselves are corrupt beyond reason, that stuff is second nature to them. It's what they do, it's who they are. Acting like they're taking some higher road not traveled, when it's nothing more than them breaking the law by helping other people break the law. Nevermind that it's in the constitution that these people are here illegally. Logic and common sense escapes them about vetting people coming into this country, when they could be drug lords, drug mules, drug users, criminals, and on and on. The term illegal somehow doesn't equate in their mind, because their ignorance and self righteousness and arrogance blinds them to their own stupidity. Watch "Seattle is dying" here on youtube. Very eye opening look at how corrupt the public officials are getting, restricting the cops from being able to do their jobs, no more arresting drug users, they're simply let out off charges the next day, and the cops aren't allowed to touch the illegals. And of course, helping the criminal element avoid ICE... ya, that's real big... Kate Steinle thanks you Don't get me started on open borders, and free stuff for everyone, especially the illegals... if these guys in their own party can't see these guys are wacked, that probably means they're just as wacked as they are. It's hard to have hope for the future of this country when this very mentality is growing up in our educational system, the leaders of tomorrow are liberal as they come, and getting more insanely radical by the day. It's going to be interesting to see how gun control plays out. Because like someone said... come for our guns, and it's war. Gun control doesn't work, it never has, it's an illusion. Gun control only affects the law abiding citizens. Criminals are laughing at your gun control laws, and they're hoping that they come for our guns, because then we'll be left defenseless against not only them, the criminals, we'll be defenseless against a tyrannical government imposing their will upon us, and turning us into a communist country. Ya, not happening.

[@nateb4543]

There's a couple cities/towns out there trying to do just that

[@nateb4543]

@mike sixx awesome

[@reggielongoria1848]

Good for you sheriff, for sticking by your guns. No pun intended. 👍

[@seanfitch3603]

"Most of the people have guns but there is almost complete support of the ban". That sounds kinda suspicious to me.

[@osdreadlord3205]

Complete support in the GOV. Not necessarily among the plebs.

[@chancephillips5411]

If there was backlash, I bet she wouldn't have won in a landslide (enough to effectively have a single party government until next year).

[@fiend1191]

Yep, liars as usual.

[@enlighten3525]

@@fiend1191 liars that won the nz election in a huge landslide

[@21kiwi24]

Almost unanimous rejection by the firearms community. Compliance rates sub 10% and the only politician to fight the bans had over a 10 fold increase in votes.

[@garybombadier3185]

Law enforcement in every state should be like this. I respect you very much.

[@aquilomanganelli175]

There's a difference between Sherrifs and any other police branch. Like he said, only elected police office in the Country. I also think they are held to different standards, i.e., enforcing the Federal Constitution.

[@youonlyhadtochooseaurl]

@@aquilomanganelli175 Sheriffs have higher ranking than any local, state or federal law enforment offical - so even if, as the DA said, the state goes into enforce the laws, they legally can't because they have no say over how the Sheriffs operate. Sheriffs are also supposed to enforce the constitution and ensure people's rights aren't being violated - hence why they can overide all other law enforment.

[@davids.5903]

2:45 “What gives you the right to decide which laws are enforced?” Ummm the highest law of the land - the Constitution

[@tebone33]

That's exactly what I said when I heard the question.

[@rubenrodriguez1165]

The tone the commentator had seemed a bit Holier than thou when he made that comment. Does "Vice" look down on people with a respect/adherence for the constitution, not just the 2nd Amendment? Hmm....and the Attorney General, geesh. He says "that's convenient" referring not enforcing something that "they" deem unconstitutional. They have the agenda. One piece of your rights at a time.

[@xXBuckOFiveXx]

He's enforcing the only _legal_ gun control law that exists in America; The second amendment.

[@francesmora8510]

Amen

[@williamadams4044]

Tyrant control is more apt. Gun control is hitting what you aim at. LOL

[@kris8742]

Rubbish

[@xXBuckOFiveXx]

@@IRNoahBody no thanks

[@richardlinares6314]

Oh, the whole county is a "well regulated militia"? The only militias now are treasonous organizations waiting for an excuse to murder cops and soldiers.

[@noro_04]

"To Conquer a Nation You need to disarm them first" Who is this quote from|? Adolf Hitler

[@reallyoldrookie433]

The most famous socialist in history.

[@noahlewis6776]

@@reallyoldrookie433 he pretended to be a socialist he was a fascist but neither government style works so its nor that huge of a deal

[@dramos8847]

Yes cause your handguns will stop modern day war machinery like tanks, drones, bombs, etc. Americans lol

[@432cdu]

He also said that the media is the most powerful weapon to bring a country to it's knees or something like that. If Trump is a Nazi, he is the worst Nazi I have ever seen!

[@TheKeithmasterflex]

Just remember who they will be asking to drive them also law abiding citizens of America do you think the American military will take up arms against its citizens because the politicians told them to do so yeah right buddy good luck

[@someguy871]

>wants age to buy guns to be 21 >wants age of consent to be 13 bruh

[@Xfacter]

Welcome to Family Fued! "What group of individuals wants to disarm the public while also simultaneously being pedophiles?" . . . "Survey says... oh yeah yep you got it right it was Politicians."

[@jimd1968]

He took a oath to preserve and protect the constitution of the United States.

[@JP-uk9uc]

And the governor that and district attorney should be arrested and charged with treason.

[@danielrodriguez248]

And protect the citizens

[@pijim96]

And the laws of the state he was elected in.

[@bobbypickle67]

And the laws of the state in which he was elected from!! And the laws of that state should enforce the laws that are stated in our constitution and shall not be infringed upon period.. End of discussion..

[@bobbypickle67]

@G and most of them armed guards are like 60 years old and aren't really paying much attention to anything other than ladies and playing peek-a-boo with their little ones. If you want to put the life of you n your kids in Barney Fife that's your choice, but other people have a right to make their own choice. And if it differs from yours Doesn't mean it's wrong, just means they have the same right to choose as you or I

[@johnwalsh4948]

A Sheriff actually keeping his oath to protect the constitution.

[@MarcMallary]

And he understands the law, much better then the lawyer politicians.

[@CrimsonSheriff]

i salute this sheriff

[@Nikkk6969]

He’s not the only one, MOST cops are like this

[@coreygill586]

You know he still enforces unconstitutional laws right??

[@mrjuannorris_]

Amen

[@nx9100]

"There's gonna be a civil war..." Let it come! Remember which side is armed..... and which side are gun-scared cowards. who do you think would win?

[@spankthemonkey3437]

Ennex don't be so sure the libocrats won't go buy a gun or guns weather or not they are legal

[@thekyleprojekt7996]

Yeah, you have one side with all the guns, knowledge and training, and you have the other side that doesn't know which bathroom to use and are armed with dildos. Real tough decision there

[@PoorMansArsenal]

Always be prepared tho, you never wanna underestimate anybody

[@concernedcitizen803]

This is where it gets kinda scary. I live close to where the Bundy's occupied the refuge bringing awareness to government overreach. The federal government has a private army it's not just a left right thing but also to elaborate further.... dont you think other countries might make investments into an outcome of a global powers civil war. Say russia wants the left to win they would have tanks guns maybe even boots. But seriously it's the last thing we want just a small example people with diabetes or heart complications couldn't get medicine. Most people couldn't get groceries reliably rtc

[@hollywoodhende]

@@PoorMansArsenal agreed, never ever underestimate your enemy, that is how you get your ass kicked..

[@stevelamperta865]

My respect for this sheriff for upholding the 2nd amendment of our constitution ! You don't see this everyday !

[@charleyroot9298]

Any law that is put in place and is put there unconstitutionally, is therefore null and void

[@kyledailey]

Unfortunately, that needs to be proven first.

[@HarryRacer18]

Keen R the just following orders thing got NAZIs hanged. Yes you are correct if you feel as a serviceman that an order is in violation of the UCMJ than you can refuse that order. You have to prove it illegal at a court marital though. The US military don’t take orders without thought. They don’t follow blindly. During the Gulf War a tank commander (a Lt Colonel) was ordered to retreat by his command (a two star Major General). He refused to retreat based on observations in the field and moved forward and defeated an entire battalion of armored tanks. Saving many lives. He was given a Bronze Star for his actions. If it went badly than he would’ve ended his career but he knew front field observations what command didn’t know.

[@abntemplar82]

@Keen Ragree totally. unfortunately in 2010 via executive order, the oath of enlistment was changed. the first part stayed the same. but the second the part that read, "I will obey the LAWFULL orders of those appointed above me..." was changed to " I will obey the orders of the president of the united states and those he/she appoints above me." now Keen, not saying this to you, but I will say it to everyone else out there. if you do not understand the difference and need it to be explained you will 1; never understand and 2. have a bright future as a gulag/concentration camp guard.

[@abntemplar82]

@@kyledailey so then until it is proven that federal immigration law is unconstituonal, which will never happen because it is not, then all sanctuary cities and states are in violation of the constitution and the president can and should cut federal funds to them. see how that works. don't even try to give me the 10th amendment argument as it does NOT apply to immigration.

[@abntemplar82]

@Keen R historically you are right. however as far as the military today, I can't speak for the LEOs out there, I can't agree with you. the reason I say that is because though I have been retired now for 15 years I still have some connections within the Army. I think you would have been more correct about the military if Obama hadn't forced the issue. that's right, the over 300 generals and admirals that he purged from the system was primarily d/t his insistence on swearing allegiance to him. that and of course oath keepers. ironically the units with the highest numbers of oath keepers are the spec ops community all branches, and combat arms. I think if the democrats (modern day national socialists) want this war, they are going to find out that the rank and file trigger pullers are not going to side with them. I do see your point and acknowledge the fact that their pay check will be at risk, but that is about the only thing the government has over their heads. god willing we will never find out. I sure as hell don't want to see a Marxist revolution here in the states. no thanks have seen to much of that and had to clean up to many messes caused by that bull shit already.

[@ENCXBG1]

It's sad that they won't publicize the NZ shooter's manifesto. The anti-gun reaction was exactly what he was trying to accomplish. The NZ government is doing his bidding!

[@nickdahl203]

That would be why they won't publish it.

[@thatguy22441]

Assuming that whole incident isn't a false flag (which it could very well be), the NZ government moved very quickly to exploit it. Governments being generally slow and inefficient, the speed at which their government moved is highly suspicious.

[@jayonez137]

This sheriff knows exactly the oath he took! God bless this sheriff! I wish he was my sheriff!

[@amado4249]

Don't pass unconstitutional laws. The people will just ignore them.

[@patriotdawn5185]

The sheriff has my support.

[@harrybaulz666]

Fukof

[@yashawngray9289]

@@harrybaulz666 Yes you need to

[@americanmilitiaman88]

@@harrybaulz666 domestic enemy

[@pastorbill7374]

Outstanding PATRIOT FOR FOLLOWING OUR CONSTITUTION... GOD BLESS YOU SIR AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WHO STAND WITH YOU

[@RocketDRA]

Wrong, he alredy got fired... and law is been follow.. We have to hard regulate fire weapons, they are not good for society.

[@RocketDRA]

@Kyle Longjohn Let me know what mistake I made Mr Longtong

[@michaeljennings5860]

Excellent SHERIFF **** NEED MORE LIKE HIM that understands the US. Constitution. ....*🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 and patrol rank and file

[@RocketDRA]

@@michaeljennings5860 Not everybody gets a gun brah....He needs to inforce the rules.

[@gousmc1983]

@@RocketDRA so if the rules said "anyone who drives a Ford, slash thier tires, confiscate the automobile and crush it" should he enforce that law?? Look up Supreme court ruling Marberry V Madison, the sheriff is correct, and he has discretionary power on any law that is unconstitutional.

[@jahelme]

"If they came to confiscate weapons, there would be a civil war. No doubt in my mind" No doubt in mine either, Sherriff. This country is headed to a breaking point between those who believe the government should control every aspect of life, and those like me who believe governments should be super small and unintrusive to my life and rights.

[@chrispadilla6166]

My hero ❤ thank you from New Mexico we stand with you stand your ground.....

[@desmondmoonbear8149]

If I can join the military at 17 I sure gosh darn want to buy me a gun at 18

[@dvdrc313]

I totally agree.

[@cricket166]

Right.

[@michaelnajera901]

In America you need to be 21 to drink alcohol, I joined the Army at 18 and deployed to Iraq when I was 20. Couldn't buy Alcohol.

[@meatsaxs5203]

Even in Canada you can buy a gun at 18... yea our laws are completely cucked around it, but 18.

[@jonathandilin5301]

Why is it, “in your opinion”? NO IT’S LITERALLY ILLEGAL & UNCONSTITUTIONAL. What’s not clear about UNCONSTITUTIONAL???

[@glenndavis2762]

Vice finds one Sheriff that uses "in my opinion" to give it's viewer the impression that the Second Amendment is not the final authority - why don't you talk to all the other Sheriffs that actually know these "laws" they are passing are unconstitutional. Liberal trash

[@superfish0012]

Excuse me but I’m going to need more on Deputy Bones.

[@ramm1775]

Seems to be hiding something...

[@thenewjord50]

It's not about bones you can have bones and balls but where's the sense?

[@User-nu6km]

Deputy Boner

[@dajr9018]

He has seen to much don’t bother him

[@joseramirez7508]

Amen

[@raymondready7496]

SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED means one one thing.

[@Welkon1]

“Why do you feel you don’t have to follow the law”....why do politicians think they can ignore the bill of rights?

[@XM-qk5sh]

I would have said that i took an oath to defend the Constitution. "Shall not be infringed" is pretty clear.

[@cultofmalgus1310]

@Tread Knought 100% truth

[@brendond.3158]

Not Politicians...."Socialist" ingnore our Laws.

[@brendond.3158]

@lilbunnyfoofoo TY Patriot. I stand corrected also Thank you for the clarification for my shallow binary answer. wwg1wga🇺🇸🗯

[@Welkon1]

@@johnmac6475 I'd put your KZbin videos on private. Also do you think it's right for the majority decide what's right for the minorities?

[@1337flite]

Same thing happened in Gun buy back. I was extorted by my own government. They forced me to sell my property to them at a price they set, under threat of violence. That’s extortion. Dont give up. Keep up the good fight.

[@justinarthurs9095]

I’ll follow that gun law without contesting it once you make the age 21 across the board. For example, if I’m not allowed to purchase a semi auto rifle or a handgun until 21 I damn well should not be able to join the military at 17.

[@pablocejas01]

Why exactly?

[@clydecallaghan8982]

@@pablocejas01 why what? Specify.

[@PenguinGaming]

@@clydecallaghan8982 if you are deemed not responsible enough to own a firearm, drink alcohol, or even use tobacco in some states you shouldnt be able to join the military and fight for the freedoms you cant have. You cant have it both ways.

[@jo-qp7mz]

They already changed it you can't smoke until you're 21 but you can die for your country at 18.

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@PenguinGaming That argument has been going on for at least 50 years when I was first affected. I was stationed at the Treasure Island Naval Electronics School (land owned by San Francisco) in 1967. I could go to the Enlisted Men's Club but couldn't get an alcoholic drink because it was state property and state laws prevailed. I could drive across town the Presidio of San Francisco (Federal Land) and have dinner, have a drink and never be questioned. It appeared to be a the state's discretion. My opinion then was that, as has been stated here already, if I can be drafted or enlisted to defend my country, at any given age, I have earned the right to anything legal for anyone over 21. If any man or woman agrees to put their lives on the line for the protection of the United States of America, those same states should be obligated to acknowledge that those Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guard be respected as legal adults in every way. There should be no distinction in that regard, between military and civilian. A valid Military I.D. should be all the proof required. I felt that way when I enlisted in December, 1966 and I still feel that way!!

[@tribulationprepper7285]

I was in the Army two months after turning 17 in a combat MOS (CAVALRY SCOUT 19D) so I can be ordered to fight and possibly die with a Fully auto M-16 not a Semi Auto AR-15... Then after a three year obligation and Honorable discharge not be able to purchase a Semi Auto rifle because it looks like the real thing???... What a slap in the face of law abiding citizens...

[@danam.8709]

One of the best most honorable humans in the USA. Bless this man and those following this path.

[@Connor-dp5sy]

Dont budge sheriff. Stand your ground.

[@AlexCausey]

To the Sheriff, thanks for standing up for "We The People"..!

[@kyledailey]

Your view, might not be the majority view, or even a civil right, until your view is proven in a Court of these United States of America. I'M NOT SAYING THAT YOU COULD BE 100% CORRECT!

[@AlexCausey]

@@kyledailey I come from a law enforcement family and my mother during WWII flew double winged aircraft along the coast of California looking for Japanese submarines. The thing that is causing the gun violence is the illegal drugs which the FBI & DEA failed to stop from being smuggled into this country. The 2nd amendment is plain and Clear. 70 thousand people are scheduled to die this year from illicit drugs and the Narcotics should be classified and Chemical weapons. Let's really have a war on Drugs by asking the POTUS to entertain low level strikes into every country producing and pushing this poison into the United States..! WWII use link---> www.google.com/search?q=Women+with+guns+in+WWII&client=ubuntu&hs=css&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjS15munpbiAhUQHDQIHWD8DCQQ_AUIDigB&biw=1280&bih=867

[@abntemplar82]

@@kyledailey Really so explain to me how the protests and noncompliance which was against the law got prohibition repealed? if that is to ancient history for you, then explain how the pot fight is going in the us today. it will eventually for good or ill force the feds to repeal laws against the use of pot. both of these are examples of the people ignoring unconstituonal federal laws, and falling back on the 10th amendment. in other words those laws mentioned above are beyond the authority of the federal government. you might also want to explain how noncompliance with constitutional law, ie immigration law, is a thing? as the federal government is granted the power to make and enforce immigration law by the US Constitution. as for Immigration Law, the 10th amendment does NOT apply, why because immigration law is authority granted to the federal government by the US Constitution.

[@thatguy22441]

I know it's hard for Vice (or any media outlet) to understand might have a different opinion about how to keep the peace and maintain order.

[@AlexCausey]

@@abntemplar82 Believe it or not but Pharmaceuticals are smuggled in as well as Heroin Cocaine. War over turf in the drug world breeds violence upon innocent victims killing them in the streets. Something everyone somehow has forgotten though generations is why Marijuana is A Schedule 1 controlled substance is that people under the influence can easily be hypnotized and that is how the Mass shootings are happening. Have a look, use link---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZiyaGWagJl7oKM

[@jamiegrowthanddevelopment9664]

Remember ww2 ask how they went to the camps willingly. Dont believe me well I'm Austrian by way of heritage and I know my family history and I know what happened and how people were disarmed slowly over time.

[@christianclark2763]

I love how obviously left Vice is but they get a comment section full of pro-gun people. Vice trys so hard with obvious bait questions and then when they don't get the response they want or you can see it starting to go the opposite way they jump scene.

[@josephwhite6047]

They are left leaning, but you have to appreciate the fact that they even cover this side of the story. In this instance at least.

[@jamesk5541]

@@josephwhite6047 they are very Left always have. Many Right wings advocates won't even consider talking to Vice with there clear agenda to try to portray the bad of people.

[@josephwhite6047]

@@jamesk5541 fair point. Nice name btw

[@Flyingmikey62]

Christian Clark : Funny how they lead of with the NZ shooting and the banning of weapons use and say it’s so hard for that to happen here. Well no shit Sherlock, NZ never had to fight a war to gain independence and they don’t have a Bill of Rights which specifically says “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

[@probinson8296]

@@Flyingmikey62 ..there is one other point: I'm a NZer - there wasnt 'overwhelming support' for the banning - there was simply next to no consultation.

[@gl9248]

No state can create a law that supercdes a Federal law. End of story.

[@user-lr1ol2un4l]

Weed is legal in colarado and illegal federally do some research dumbass

[@GetDown-or-LayDown]

The feds can still raid weed depots if they want in Colorado and California... charge them federally and the state cannot bail them out. The state cannot supersede federal law

[@GetDown-or-LayDown]

What about making a drug illegal goes against the constitution @Jay Cole? Your clearly super smart so explain that to me

[@GetDown-or-LayDown]

@Jay Cole i have no clue what you're talking about... This is the worst straw man attempt I have ever seen. Do you work for MSNBC or CNN?

[@trbig67]

@@GetDown-or-LayDown Or... instead of trying to get people to spoon-feed you, (You seem to want others to do your thinking for you) you could go to the search engine of your choice and type in something to the effect of "drug laws unconstitutional" and read why some think this way. Alcohol prohibition was done with an amendment to the Constitution. Drug prohibition did not.

[@Absolute_Goblin]

The reporter is such a coward. “You don’t mind him putting you out there?” I guess we all better cower down, don’t want to be a nonconformist! “What gives you the right?” God! And the constitution protects that right! Absolutely unbelievable

[@frnknst3inf268]

"God" may have given you your rights, but not mine. I was born with mine. Its the beauty of being a human being. The inherent right to self defense isnt given by anyone. We are just lucky enough here that the Constitution protects ours.

[@slabbulkhead6875]

@@frnknst3inf268 you are misinterpreting God given rights. I presume you're non religious, which is why you disagree with that sentiment. It's not the Christian God that gives you these rights, or any other particular deity. the idea is that these rights are granted by a higher power than man, which means man cannot infringe on these rights, whether he be a citizen or president. Nobody can be God, therefore nobody can revoke these rights.

[@JediTiga]

Politicians live in gated communities with armed security, never forget that.

[@todperrier8273]

God bless this sheriff. He’s a true American!

[@Parkerhiggs]

Hes right about that civil war tho

[@thatguy22441]

We are headed for another civil war. The left has grossly overestimated their own capability and have taken for granted the protection offered to them by the very people they vilify.

[@0dyss3us51]

Nah lol

[@GreatLakesWoodsman]

The civil war will not be left vs right... It will be Patriots who desire freedom vs. the corruptive and tyrannical American government. They are the problem. The true battle will come when we have to put a new government into place.. let's hope its a libertarian style government that values freedom and we are not putting the same corruption into place as we have now..

[@barbaravick5634]

HousingDinosaur Kind of like skeet that move better than a clay pigeons, but not as good as real birds.

[@davidgodwin8734]

@@thatguy22441 I have lately wondered to myself, what would people on "the left" do if the S.H.T.F.? How would they survive? How would they not starve to death? How would they not thirst to death? I'm just asking.

[@xtv007]

The sheriff swore an oath to uphold the constitution. That's what gives him the right to disregard this new law.

[@jacksonjackson2914]

There's no one taking these guns not with out dying first

[@Gray-Wolf-Media]

Because the Sheriff is upholding his duty to the Constitution of the United States over State law. And you have a problem with that?

[@manuelvazquez8758]

The Constitution says that a crime must have a victim. No drivers license, speeding, public intoxication etc. This same sheriff collects revenue and throws innocents in jail while violating the same constitution all day long. Yes! is the answer to your question. Can this same sheriff arrest someone against their interpretation of the same constitution just because a crooked judge backs him up? I'm just playing Devils advocate here. I believe in "Shall not be infringed" but I also believe we should not need a drivers license to travel and I do not believe in victim less crimes. Both written in the constitution. If you bother to look.

[@meangreen320]

“What gives you the right to chose which laws to enforce ?” There’s this piece of paper in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. that details the rights all US citizens are born with...

[@tysonmiller6370]

thats ok if you are a citizen,,, but it bears no meaning if you are a Sovereign American Person.. a citizen is an employee of the u.s. corporation

[@KurtOnoIR]

That's a one sweet tapestry.

[@makotomakoto8987]

I've never seen it said better than this.

[@johnappice4619]

@@tysonmiller6370 That’s kind of difficult if you’re going to use American infrastructure

[@josephkasmarcik2895]

@Kakashi Hatake Honestly there is a lot of hypocrisy to go around there are bad players on both sides. Having said that this law is stupid. like most laws it doesn't actually do anything to protect against shootings or violence for that matter. Laws like this don't have the power to do that if you take away guns people will just use something else like knives or maybe improvised explosives or fire.

[@JasonAlexzander1q47]

Thank you Sherrif! You know what's right and constitutional.

[@kyledailey]

Says YTer 'william smith', in his opinion, that might be proven in a court of These United States of America... someday.

[@thatguy22441]

For fuck's sake, he's the chief law enforcement officer in that county. I know this is a shot in the dark, but maybe, just maybe, we should be asking the people who actually enforce the law what laws are feasible. You think they'd seek more input from professionals (you know, the ones whose job it is to stop people from murdering each other) how best to keep the peace. The reason they don't is that cops aren't going to give them the answers they want. What the police know will work is the exact opposite of the agenda Vice (among many others) is pushing. Then there is the issue of those in the Ivory Towers actually having to go out and associate with the riff-raff. Their job is to "help" us by telling us what's best and reminding us how stupid, racist, misogynist and barbaric we are; it's not their job to actually get to know us and see us as fellow humans. Since we own guns and don't use proper gender pronouns (deliberately) and most of us are white or male or heterosexual (or any combination of those), we need to check our privilege and submit to the moral and intellectual superiority of our betters on the left.

[@JasonAlexzander1q47]

@@thatguy22441 lol, you're funny, I disagree, but you still crack me up. Basically you haven't changed my mind.

[@marshaestep7453]

Good for him. Do not let them take away your weapons. If they want to do that then take away their clothes.

[@rocketsteve9294]

What a patriot. I salute you Sheriff. You make me proud.

[@russellkastner400]

For whatever its worth sir, many of us in Montana back you up 100%!!!!

[@manuelvazquez8758]

Now let's get him to protect us from the tax man. He won't!

[@outtahere321]

He is a great man, awesome sheriff and a patriot who respects that Constitution and the oath he took to protect it and the citizens. God bless you, sheriff.

[@manuelvazquez8758]

What about the freedom to travel without requiring a drivers license, victim less crimes like speeding, jay walking, public intoxication etc. The constitution is clear on all of these yet this same saint will throw you in jail. Hypocrisy! My interpretation of the constitution is that a crime must be committed against another person. There must be a victim and not just the one who created a law to collect revenue.

[@mrtaylorhelm]

Probably the best vice peace they've made. Thanks for letting the Sheriff talk. Americans will not give up their rights without a fight.

[@bernieweber4663]

Washingtons constitution clearly states that the U.S constition is the SUPREME law of the land. It also has an article that is their 2nd amendment which also is very specific and leaves no doubt it's their 2nd amendment.

[@manuelvazquez8758]

The constitution also states that their must be a victim for there to be a crime. Speeding, no drivers license or plates, public intoxication etc. The same people you praise will throw you in jail for revenue all day long. Don't give them the power to pick and choose what laws THEY will abide by. You'll never get the same privileges without a badge.

[@undakovabrotha]

What does the CONSTITUTION say?? You know?... The supreme law of the land...

[@Wild1KY]

Exactly

[@emilyhofland8219]

The Constitution? Or the amendments? I don't think you've actually read it anyway.

[@undakovabrotha]

Emily Hofland More than you have! As a LEGAL immigrant I was tested for my citizenship. The supreme law of the land has no emotions and is ABOVE the states... The SUPREME law of the land = Constitution. In the 2nd amendment the “well regulated militia” is WE THE PEOPLE. But if you read it you would known that and not reply with a smarty pants comment like you did. Enjoy your freedom young Emily. NEVER give it away to the government.

[@dracomagus1]

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." in·fringe·ment /inˈfrinjmənt/ noun noun: infringement; plural noun: infringements 1. the action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; violation. "copyright infringement" synonyms: contravention, violation, transgression, breach, breaking, nonobservance, noncompliance, neglect, dereliction, failure to observe; More infraction, delict "an infringement of the law" undermining, erosion, weakening, compromise; limitation, curb, check, encroachment, disruption, disturbance "an infringement of his liberty" antonyms: compliance, preservation, strengthening 2. the action of limiting or undermining something "its an infringement to limit what type of guns a public citizen is able to purchase."

[@riboh3324]

An unjust law is no law at all

[@lindsey607]

The nation needs more sheriff's like that guy. He's clearly a credit to his profession. Unconstitutional laws aren't legitimate.

[@ecoRfan]

Once again, geography is at the heart of this issue, with city vs country.

[@ineffablebeing4276]

ecoRfan This is a common trope through history. In the waning days of the Roman Empire there was a disconnect between the provincial regions and the large sprawling urban centers.

[@therhatguhmuhthug9417]

No, you don't get to make up what laws you want to enforce/don't enforce based upon where you live. That's patently absurd.

[@tmseh]

What happened to the rule of law?

[@BadCookWhoJudgesChefs]

@KELLI2L2 it was about keeping the government in check. A government is much less likely to become tyrannical when there are tens of millions of gun owners.

[@Felix0587]

@@therhatguhmuhthug9417 lol wut... thats literally how law works lol. Laws are based on circumstance and location. People rule themselves.

[@SDM121888]

1:25 “approved by voters across the state” Mmm nope, it was literally just the cities like Seattle that voted this through. The minute you leave the urban area people hate this law.

[@danpierce1120]

Yes the entire population voted and they voted for the ban so you are construing words.

[@realjesus9823]

@@danpierce1120 ok and? voters are retarded now a days

[@danpierce1120]

@@realjesus9823 This is a constitutional republic. The people have a say on laws. It unfortunately seems you do not respect our republic and ideals on democracy. If the people vote let it be so.

[@Tiago-]

@@realjesus9823, you just argued against democracy.

[@zoloftdependant5246]

@@danpierce1120 if city slickers want their bullshit laws, let em. but when you leave your jurisdictions, keep your laws in there.

[@countryboymotovlogs926]

All law enforcement needs to leave law abiding citizens alone. Tennessee, better not comply with snatching folks guns.

[@Eslamizar]

The sheriff is the highest level of authority in his/her county and the sheriff can refuse BS laws! Good for this sheriff! We the people back him up 110%!

[@norndev]

A country founded by revolution is always skeptical of regulation and limiting freedoms, I'm really not surprised from an outsiders perspective. Freedom is not utopia, it's responsibility and danger... but it's worth the risk

[@thatguy22441]

"I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." -Thomas Jefferson

[@darkhorse5232]

"if it got to that point where they were actually confiscating peoples weapons and stuff, there'd be a civil war. There's no question in my mind there'd be a revolution". - Sheriff Bob Songer ^^ He's right you know.

[@scottpessognelli1962]

The sheriff is not on the "right"; he simply understands the Constitution. It's easy to read and hard to misinterpret unless you are on the "left".

[@brandongray5823]

Gun buy back? 1. You never owned my gun in the first place, so how do you buy it back. 2. The Government doesn't have it's own money, it uses money it collects from me in the form of taxes! So you are going to buy my gun with my money? How the hell does that work?

[@blackwolfsaint3500]

This sheriff is a true hard up right patriot i wish we had more just like him 👍

[@manuelvazquez8758]

A true patriot would not arrest anyone for a victim less crime such as no drivers license, speeding, public intoxication. You should study the constitution and the bill of rights before making such a statement.

[@blackwolfsaint3500]

@@manuelvazquez8758 its called law and order jackass

[@huntercarney5525]

That man is a true patriot. Much respect.

[@huntercarney5525]

Jarid Gaming he’s corrupt for upholding is oath to the constitution? Ha okay...

[@jordanjoestar8839]

@@jaridkeen123 go play more on your 0 follower failed minecraft page. Let the men talk.

[@Tiger_dos]

Jarid Gaming he’s is the direct opposite of corrupt

[@firstcyberbattalion7531]

Jarid Gaming the only corrupt thing is your grammar, this man was elected by his town to uphold the constitution and that is what he is doing, he is putting the good of the people and in his town and the constitution before what politicians and shortsighted people want

[@sumboredazn]

@@jaridkeen123 so youre suggesting to hang anyone who upholds his oath to the constitution that refuses to take away guns from law abiding citizens?

[@windellpeacock5645]

Thank God for good people who refuse to give in to politicians who pass illegal laws.

[@sunkaku]

God bless that Sherriff for keeping his oath to uphold the Constitution of the USA

[@EuriEuropa]

It's no wonder conservatives hate liberals, and liberals hate conservatives... We all live completely different lives so having the same laws is so difficult... it seems like more liberals living cities and more conservatives live in the country, two completely different ways of life

[@cameronmiller9283]

Escape Reality That's why some states are liberal, some are conservative and we live happily where we live. Then every 4 years one of us gets to be in charge of the country

[@lipos000]

Cameron Miller Shite rigged two-party-system

[@Higgins8]

Escape Reality - Balkanization can't come soon enough.

[@catsupchutney]

It doesn't help when the people developing gun laws know nothing about guns. It seems from the view of people who enjoy going to the range and shooting that laws are based on whether a weapon looks scary. Moreover there is a real sentiment that citizens should not be reduced to entirely defenseless subjects of a beneficent government. I honestly believe that everyone involved in gun legislation should actually have taken a gun safety class and have fired a weapon at a range.

[@blue_tetris]

@@catsupchutney American politicians know more about guns than medicine, but they're happy to weigh in on both.

[@IdarkphoenixI]

*Gunman enters the room* Anti-gun citizen - "Ha, you can't kill me, that's illegal!"

[@acelennygaming]

IdarkphoenixI Those of us living in the UK: Ha, home invader, you cannot shoot me because you do not have a gun.

[@IdarkphoenixI]

@@acelennygaming Except for all the home invaders who DO come in with a gun, the rest of them just stab everyone to the point that London now deals with more murders than NYC. Don't forget those tens of thousands of acid attacks. Too bad you're not allowed to defend yourself huh?

[@lifenane1624]

acelennygaming home intruder: ha! You can’t hurt me, it’s against the law to defend yourself.

[@acelennygaming]

lifenane1 nope, it is just illegal to go too far, and then its only if they catch you.

[@acelennygaming]

IdarkphoenixI ok, hold on a second. Very few home invasions in the Uk involve a firearm. If they come at you with a knife, you can still defend yourself, just not with a gun. Also, the number of home invasions which take place while someone is at home in the UK is very small. As for acid attacks, there have jot been tens of thousands or there would have been a more significant government response to them. Moreover, most acid attacks are ambushes and so you do jot have an opportunity to defend yourself. Concerning knife crime, there has been a recent uptick in London which has been over hyped by the media. While it is a serious issue, it does not mean that I believe that everyone should be walking around with a gun. At that point, we stop having knife crimes, and start having gun battles in the streets. One kills dozens, the other kills thousands. Notably, the prevalence of guns, combined with a gun happy culture like the one in the US (rather than the one in Switzerland) leads to things like school shootings. Personally, I am fine with the current situation if the only alternative is an American style gun culture and gun laws.