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In reply to the discussion: Sheriff: Ban On Open Carrying At Polls Not Enforceable [View all]Marthe48
(16,905 posts)In Ohio, we aren't allowed to wear anything political within 50 ft. I imagine the (mainly) elderly poll workers would find it easier to tell someone to remove a button than to tell them to 'stand down, proud guy.' And while you could poke somebody pretty hard with the business end of a political pin, you can do worse with a loaded gun in a confrontation. If the sheriff won't do his job, we can't expect volunteers manning the polling places to step in. We should be able to expect a sheriff to do his job, and call for backup if he can't. I'm sick of gun supporters using public safety as a target for their right to have their weapons at all times.
That being said, I watched so many westerns where the town had a no gun law and anyone coming in had to check their guns with the sheriff, or they couldn't stay in town. Or if they got caught with a gun, they were relieved of their weapon and jailed. Wouldn't that be a pleasant fulfillment of armed phantasy?