We have a local ordinance that prevents an otherwise legal carrier from taking a firearm into the courthouse. Because I am often at various board meetings because of my job this morning's footage of the school board shooting in Florida really bothered me. I put together the following e-mail and sent it to the county commissioners and some other officials in hopes of inspiring a change:
If you guys haven't caught it on the morning news you might want to take a look at the video of the school board shooting in Florida.
Rambling gunman dead after opening fire at Florida school meeting - CNN.com
You may want to re-think your ordinance that prevents us from arming ourselves when we go to the courthouse for meetings. The sign downstairs won't prevent a criminal from bringing a gun to a commissioner's meeting but because I obey the law your ordinance with its threat of a $500 fine and jail for contempt of court forces me to disarm myself in spite of what the constitution says.
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Section 32. The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State.
Second Amendment to the United States Constitution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I come to the courthouse as part of my job, it would be nice if I were allowed to defend myself and others while I am there.