FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A South Valley sheriff responds on social media to the spate of recent random violence.
Tulare County’s Sheriff Mike Boudreux says that people in his Tulare County area can exercise their right with a valid permit to legally carry concealed weapons as protection.
I encourage all CCW holders in Tulare County to exercise your rights. Do so legally and only with a valid permit. Secure our communities and protect life by being able to defend ourselves against active shooters, threats to life and those who use guns for criminal behavior.
— Mike Boudreaux (@MikeBoudreaux4) August 7, 2019
The sheriff tweeted about CCWS on social media on Tuesday.
I encourage all CCW holders in Tulare County to exercise your rights. Do so legally and only with a valid permit. Secure our communities and protect life by being able to defend ourselves against active shooters, threats to life and those who use guns for criminal behavior.
He further clarified his position during an interview on Thursday’s Broeske and Musson Show.
“What we’re saying is that the law abiding citizen with no red-flags that they have the ability to conceal a weapon in the event that something dangerous and tragic like this occurs,” said Sheriff Boudreaux.
On Twitter, Sheriff Boudreaux was getting a split between negative and positive feedback.
“When it gets too far into the politics we look way too much into the weeds to see the rose,” said Sheriff Boudreaux. “We just have to start making reasonable decisions for the safety of our children, our churches, our schools and for the people who live here, and having people able to arm themselves to fight against an aggressive and violent attacker, I think to most people it really makes sense.”
Identify Yourself Immediately
In a mass shooting scenario LE are going to be clearing every inch of ground. If they spot you with a gun, police officers will issue you a very stern, not-so-nice warning to drop the gun. Comply Without Hesitation. Good guys comply bad guys don’t.— Mike Boudreaux (@MikeBoudreaux4) August 7, 2019
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