Sheriff La Suer?

[Anthonysmanifesto]

some speculation on the next sheriff of San Diego.. (http://www.flashreport.org/blog0a.php?postID=2008011311372676&post_offsetP=0#comments)

[tango-52]

That would be outstanding. When LaSuer was on the La Mesa city coucil, he pushed for shall issue on CCWs. He couldn't get enough votes, but the council chamber was packed with people on both sides of the issue. This would be the fastest way to get things turned back in the right direction down here. :jump::party:

[Bill_in_SD]

Awesome.

Jay if you are reading Calguns, we want you to be the next SD County Sheriff!

[USN CHIEF]

Oh man, great news for SD.. I hope this guy wins..

[N6ATF]

I'd vote for him.

And not just because of this...

http://ilovelasuer.blogspot.com/2006/01/top-10-facts-about-jay-lasuer.html

[CalNRA]

Time to make some calls. I know some people down there that may be able to help pull some strings. Problem is there is a lot of money flowing around down there, but seeing how many Calgunners live in SD county, we need to work to turn that mess down there around.

[Charliegone]

Jay LaSuer is a cool guy. Remember that AW repeal thing? That was him.:D

[TKM]

Jay's one of the good guys. This would be a step in the right direction.

[bwiese]

Jay LaSuer is a cool guy. Remember that AW repeal thing? That was him.:D

Jay is.

But if you're talking about the prior AB2218 of a few years ago, that was a screwed up bill drafted by GOC under LaSeur's name - poorly drafted. (Don't blame Jay).

It woulda loosened a couple of AW things but woulda created constructive possession. We'd not necessarily have OLLs now.

People gotta THINK before they draft complex laws (and I mean GOC).

[GuyW]

http://www.sheriffjay.org/

It's time to walk the talk....

Jay is in this to win, but he needs $$ and volunteers. He is pro-Constitution, pro-2nd Amendment, and supports a shall-issue CCW policy...

NOW is the time to donate.

NOW is the time to get friends and family educated.

NOW is the time to get signed up to work on the campaign.

NOW, not "later"...not maybe...NOW.

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[FlyingPen]

Heck yeah. And he shares my first name so definitely donating.

[taloft]

I met the man at the last LGR&GC board meeting. Strong personality, this guy is no pushover. He strikes me as old school tough. Highly pro 2nd. At least that was my initial impression.

[retired]

Does he have anyone running against him yet and if so, of any consequence.

Someone mentioned Kolender is the Sheriff now. I can't believe he is still around. When I tested for the PD in 1974, he had just been made the acting Chief due to a scandal. They had so many problems that no one was hired off the list and I was number 11 out of 700. Really disappointed as I wanted to live there. I noted on a site about him that he was just re-elected in 07 and his term doesn't expire until 2011. So, why is Lasuer running now. Is Kolender resigning. Or is Lasuer just starting early.

[GuyW]

Does he have anyone running against him yet and if so, of any consequence.

....I noted on a site about him that he was just re-elected in 07 and his term doesn't expire until 2011. So, why is Lasuer running now. Is Kolender resigning. Or is Lasuer just starting early.

(Retired - this is not aimed at you, I'm using your post as a jumping off point...)

Kolender may run again, but I doubt it as his health is gone.

William Gore, current Undersheriff, and ex-FBI, is the heir apparent (and will undoubtedly be backed by the Establishment and Onion-Tribune).

Jim Duffy, the son of Sheriff John Duffy, is running....he feels entitled to it, apparently..

It's going to be a catfight, and Jay is starting now to raise a war chest.

In 2006, Kolender won with 70% of the vote, and all the Establishment, papers and TV stations in his corner.

In my (uninformed) estimate, Jay needs $1 million to fight the establishment bias.

So - what's a pro-Constitution Sheriff worth to San Diego County and SoCal? (Imagine a clean Sheriff in SD going Shall-issue...)

One box of ammo per month donation? (without exceeding campaign donation laws, of course)

Talk is easy...winning takes sacrifice.

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[tango-52]

Kolender won't be running. Word from the inside is that his Alzheimers is getting worse and that he doesn't make many functions any more and Undersheriff Gore is running things. The concern is that they are trying to last long enough so that when Kolender steps down, Gore can be appointed without a call for a special election. So far, Duffy has filed campaign papers as well as LaSuer.

LaSuer is very pro-CCW. When he was on the La Mesa City Council (they have their own police and don't use the SDSO) he pushed for and almost got approved a Shall Issue ordinance for the city. He would be great for the County.

[Bill_in_SD]

Let your voices be heard!
http://www.redcounty.com/sandiego/2008/01/la-suer-eying-sheriffs-seat/
And get ready to hit the UTs website (sosd.com) when the articles start flowing in. There is much that can be done in addition to contributing a few latte's worth of $$. (I refuse to spend my ammo money on anything but ammo) :-)

A little information warfare can go a long way. Can't wait for the bumper stickers to come out.

[ldivinag]

i suggest a pooling of CGN money to donate a single entity...

give the CGN foundation some clout...

[joe4702]

Need to talk to Jay at the next Del Mar show. I'm hoping by "shall-issue" he means he'll accept "Self-defense" or "For All Lawful Purposes" as good cause. Plus no psych evals, letters from neighbors/employers or any of that kind of nonsense. No problem with reasonable training and testing requirements.

On another note, I assume the city of San Diego contracts with SDSO to handle CCW. If Jay wins, could the City then decide to handle CCW "in-house" thereby preventing Jay from issuing to city residents?

[tango-52]

All cities in San Diego County have turned the CCW duties over to the Sheriff's Department. But that wouldn't prevent them from changing that situation. The only cities that would be stuck with the Sheriff's policies are the ones that don't have their own PDs and contract with SDSO.

[Bill_in_SD]

All cities in San Diego County have turned the CCW duties over to the Sheriff's Department. But that wouldn't prevent them from changing that situation. The only cities that would be stuck with the Sheriff's policies are the ones that don't have their own PDs and contract with SDSO.

That is not entirely true; many have not declared 'G'.

Including the San Diego PD, unless something changed in the last year.

They will have you believe they don't issue, but some do and there is some work that needs to be done with respect to that. (another thread, another time)

[GuyW]

....I'm hoping by "shall-issue" he means he'll accept "Self-defense" or "For All Lawful Purposes" as good cause....

He means: as close to the other 40 shall-issue states' policies as possible. I'm certain that means, if you can legally buy a handgun, you can have a CCW.

...On another note, I assume the city of San Diego contracts with SDSO to handle CCW....

No. Sheriffs and police chiefs are authorized by PC 12050 to issue CCWs. Chiefs can opt out per the PC (Sheriffs can't). A San Diego Chief signed a Memorandum of Understanding that SDPD would not issue CCWs.

...If Jay wins, could the City then decide to handle CCW "in-house" thereby preventing Jay from issuing to city residents?

No. A Sheriff can not legally be told by a Chief, not to issue CCWs to "his" serfs...

[yellowfin]

Can't be told by a chief, no, but apparently they are suggested not to by city councils, mayors, county supervisors, and other sheriffs.

[CCWFacts]

He would be an excellent choice for SD, and would bring SD's CCW issuance in line with the other CCW-friendly counties.

And that would mean that #2 and #3 largest counties in this state would be issuing.

[Sobriquet]

Why the hell isn't this guy running for Sheriff up here in Los Angeles County? I'm so pissed about Baca I could spit.

[GuyW]

What is the value or worth of your family's safety to you?

I heard Jay La Suer speak today in Escondido. He has started his campaign for the 2010 Sheriff's race "early", in large part because of the difficult campaign fund-raising laws. The following are my opinions and understandings (which I have validated)...

Those fund-raising laws are:

1. maximum $500 contribution per person per race (total for race), and

2. No corporate donations - individuals only.

So (these are my conclusions)...

...his race CANNOT and WILL NOT be funded by a relatively few wealthy individuals or corporations. The funds to run this race must come from the grassroots (ie, US).

HOWEVER - he needs money to overcome the FREE campaign advertising that his opponent will get from the U-T, TV stations, etc. under the rubric of "reporting the news".

He will need money to mail information (early, before mail-in ballots) to counteract the efforts of the downtown political crowd (Dumanis et al) - who may well create well-funded "independent expenditure" campaign organizations...

Going with MY guestimate that he needs $1 million to win, that is 2000 individuals kicking in $500 ea....

(Note my CONCERN that getting 20,000 individuals kicking in $50 ea to make $1 million is not a doable goal for gun rights activists, because I'm dubious that we can motivate that many to contribute...and gun owners are probably the most motivated citizens in this race. My GUESS is that the funds to run this race come from US. Hence, $500 ea MUST be our goal)

San Diego County residents who want a Sheriff who will give them a fair shot at a CCW, understands OLLs, and be tough on crime, need to support Jay La Suer WITH THEIR MONEY FIRST and vote (SECOND).

As one example, $50 per month will max you out in 10 months. (and remember, more than one member of a family CAN contribute).

So again I ask - What is your family's safety worth to you?

What do you think your family's safety is worth to Sheriff Kolender's hand-picked successor?

-Me-

PS: a race can be lost by ONE vote, but it's IMPOSSIBLE to WIN by too large a margin!

PSS: wouldn't it be great to look back in 2010 and celebrate a great grass-roots gunowner effort that made victory in the Sheriff's race possible?

PSS: if you can only truely afford $20, that's great!....but "we" must shoot for as many citizens as possible maxing out....

[GuyW]

...Undersheriff Gore is running things....

And the Sheriff's Dept is denying reapproval of expiring CCWs to quite a few folks.

What's that tell you?

[GuyW]

i suggest a pooling of CGN money to donate a single entity...

give the CGN foundation some clout...

He could definitely benefit from an "Independent Expenditures" committee ("IE") OR 2 (after those folks have maxed out to the campaign)...

You can bet the other side(s) will have IEs...such as the Deputy Sheriff's Association....

Edited in:

BTW - see my post above. Donations to the campaign can only be made by individuals...hence my bringing up IEs in response to your post....

[GuyW]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=106762

[whomper]

As Far as CCW is concerned, this guy is good to go. I emailed him today to get his stance.
I wrote:
Dear Sir,
I am writing in regards to your Concealed Carry Policy. Currently, it is almost impossible to get a permit in San Diego, and I feel this is outrageous.
If you were Sheriff, would you accept, "For all lawful purposes" as Good Cause? This is, of course, provided the applicant was legally able to purchase a handgun.
Your answer will determine my vote.
Thanks,
whomper

This will tickle you pink.
His response:
Some elected officials forget that when they were sworn in to office they took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.The last time I read the U.S. Constitution it still contained the Bill of Rights, including the 2nd Amendment. Currently over 40 states have "Shall Issue" laws pertaining to CCW permits. Some people are not eligible for CCW permits. Those not eligible include felons, persons with severe mental or psychological problems, persons convicted of crimes of violence, non-citizens, minors and a few others. The only criteria required, besides being a law abiding citizen is a thorough knowledge of the laws pertaining to the use of lethal force and competency with their firearm. The decision rests solely on these criteria, not on the whim of some bureaucrat. I believe we should glean as much knowledge as possible from the states with "Shall Issue" laws and follow suit.

Hopefully I have answered your question in complete detail. Please let me
know.

Jay

I'm sold.

Get the word out.

[yellowfin]

That is fantastic! How soon can we start helping out?

[jnojr]

That is fantastic! How soon can we start helping out?

Right now.

Go to http://www.sheriffjay.com/ to donate and volunteer.

[Miltiades]

I sent Jay LaSuer an email asking about his CCW policies if he is elected sheriff. Here is the response:

I am also a shooter and hunter. Some elected officials forget that when they were sworn in to office they swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. The last time I read our Constitution the Bill of Rights was still there including the 2nd Amendment. As you are probably aware over 40 states currently have "Shall Issue" laws pertaining to CCW's. Many predicted that such laws would cause an increase in crime. It didn't, in fact in most cases crime actually dropped. There are some people who are not eligible to obtain CCW permits in these states, they are: felons, persons with severe mental illnesses or psychological problems, those persons convicted of a crime involving violence, those convicted of the manufacture, distribution and/or sales of illegal drugs, minors and a few others. Law abiding citizens who demonstrate that they are familiar with the laws pertaining to the use of lethal force and are competent with their firearm are issued the permit. This is the sole criteria. The issuance of the permit does not depend on the whim of some bureaucrat. I believe we should glean the knowledge these states have gained and follow suit.

Hopefully I have answered your question. Please let me know.

Jay

This sounded good to me, so I sent him a contribution and told him I would work for him if there is a special sheriff election in San Diego soon.

[motorhead]

i think he has my vote.

[SanSacto]

He's got my vote. Right-on....

[hooookup]

He has my vote. Kollander has gotta go...

[Richie Rich]

SOLD!! He has my vote.

Heard him on Hedgecocks show the other day, sounded like he was on the ball. Seems like one of the good guys.

I will look at throwing some campaign $ his way.

[AfricanHunter]

Excellent!

[GuyW]

The latest from today's North County Times...

[Note: moron reporter / paper mispelled his name...]

Speculation over Kolender's retirement fuels race

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/09/21/news/sandiego/zb2d2327adac083fc882574bf005ed254.txt

Sheriff Bill Kolender still has two more years before he closes out what he has said will be his fourth and final term as San Diego County's top law enforcement officer.

But the campaign to replace him already has kicked into high gear, fueled by speculation that Kolender may retire before his term ends in 2010. The sheriff insisted he will finish his term.

The head of the deputies' union and one of the people running for the post said the scuttlebutt is that Kolender would like to handpick his successor, Undersheriff Bill Gore, by retiring early and allowing Gore to run as an incumbent in 2010.

They suggested that incumbency would give Gore an unfair edge in the election.

Thus far, three people have announced their candidacies in what is expected to be a crowded field. All are current or former employees of the Sheriff's Department.

Gore, Jim Duffy, county Supervisor Ron Roberts' chief of staff, and former state Assemblyman Jay LaSeur have formed campaign committees and are actively campaigning.

Kolender announced earlier this year that he would not seek another term.

He has endorsed Gore, his second in command, fueling speculation that Kolender would retire early, clearing the way for the Board of Supervisors to appoint a new sheriff.

"There is talk that that's a possibility," said Ernie Carrillo, president of the Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County, which represents more than 2,000 sworn officers in the department.

Carrillo said the association has not endorsed a candidate for sheriff and will not do so until next year.

The 73-year-old Kolender insisted he intends to stick around to the end of his fourth four-year term as sheriff. And he was firm about who he wanted to succeed him.

"I am retiring at the end of this term, that's been publicly noted," Kolender said. "And I am hoping that Bill Gore will take my place. I am supporting him all the way."

Early start?

Running for sheriff without an incumbent in the race is a rare opportunity in San Diego County, Duffy said. His own father, the late Sheriff John F. Duffy, served for two decades, from 1971 to 1991. Sheriffs tend to like picking their successors, Duffy said.

He said he sees a parallel between what happened in 1962 and what appears to be happening now.

Sheriff Bert Strand, who served from 1941 to 1962, left before his fifth term ended and endorsed Elmer Jansen, who was appointed interim sheriff. Jansen later lost in the 1963 election to Joseph O'Connor, who served until 1971.

"Sheriffs generally stay in office for a long period of time," Duffy said. "He (Strand) did the same thing that we suspect Kolender is doing ... he convinced the supervisors to appoint his undersheriff, Jansen, as sheriff. So that when the election came to fill that spot, he ran as the sheriff."

While incumbency and a sheriff's endorsement are assets, they obviously offer no guarantee of election, Duffy acknowledged. His own father endorsed an unsuccessful candidate to replace him, Duffy said.

The sheriff is responsible for a department with 4,000 employees and a budget of $570 million. The department's 2,300 sworn personnel patrol most of the county, including 10 cities and the unincorporated areas. It also operates the county's jails.

Both Duffy and Gore pointed to LaSeur as the one responsible for the early start. LaSeur formed a campaign committee in February.

"Jay LaSeur started it and once he started, Jim Duffy followed," Gore said.

LaSeur, who retired from the department as undersheriff in 1994, said he needed the time to garner endorsements and raise money to run.

"If you're going to get your message out, you need to have the money that's necessary," LaSeur said about the reason for starting his campaign when he did. "That's no cause for anybody else to start."

LaSeur dismissed the claim that he started his campaign late last winter because of the rumor that Kolender may retire early.

"I've heard those rumors, but rumors are like trees," he said. "They are all over the place."

Gore, a former FBI field agent in charge of the bureau's San Diego office, joined the Sheriff's Department in February 2004.

As for rumors of Kolender's early retirement, Gore said: "People have been speculating about that for years."

Contact staff writer Edward Sifuentes at (760) 740-3511 or esifuentes@nctimes.com.

Jim Duffy

Age: 46

Residence: Oceanside

Education: Vista High School graduate, associates degree from MiraCosta College and attending National University.

Employment: Chief of Staff for county Supervisor Ron Roberts; on leave of absence from the Sheriff's Department, where he is a lieutenant and has worked since 1986.

Jay LaSeur

Age: 68

Residence: La Mesa

Education: Bachelors degree in public administration from San Diego State.

Employment: Sheriff's Department in 1970. LaSeur later served as a city councilman in La Mesa from 1990 to 2000. He was elected to the state Assembly in 2000 and was termed out in 2006.

Bill Gore

Age: 61

Residence: Mission Hills

Education: Bachelors degree from University of San Diego and masters degree in public administration from Seattle University.

Employment: Undersheriff, 32 years in the FBI, including head of San Diego office.

[Liberty1]

Maybe he'd like to have lunch and meet with some supporters (http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=121351).

[GuyW]

Maybe he'd like to have lunch and meet with some supporters (http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=121351).

Good idea....

[Glock22Fan]

All cities in San Diego County have turned the CCW duties over to the Sheriff's Department.

That is not entirely true; many have not declared 'G'.

Definitely not true, TBJ may well be targetting one of the non-G cities in the not too distant future.

[GuyW]

It would be great for a couple of CalGunners to make this (note: pretty dang sure that Jay was not invited).

Republican Club holds candidates forum

OCEANSIDE ---- The Republican Club of North County will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Oceanside Elks Lodge, 444 Country Club Lane. Fifth District Supervisor Bill Horn will moderate a candidates forum featuring Undersheriff Bill Gore as well as several candidates for office in North County. Cost for dinner is $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Reserve to (760) 717-0566 or deborahlsimon@yahoo.com.

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/09/23/news/community/z753b8950c3054427882574c7006c1e09.txt

[motorhead]

he's got my vote. he'll have a tough battle, all the media, especially the ut are rabidly anti gun. we do have a strong conservative voter base here though.

[GuyW]

NOW, while the hot disappointments of this election are fresh in your mind and heart, is the time to think about what you can do to help Jay La Suer WIN....

....time is relatively short for the task at hand, and "you can't win by too great a margin"....

.

[JALLEN]

I wouldn't worry that much about the UT. Nobody reads it anymore. The paper is for sale, the building is for sale (anybody want a ~10,000 sf building in LJ for >$6 million?) and no takers. Few rats swim towards a sinking ship.

[Grakken]

I dont think he should use the CCW issuance as a battle cry. Better yet he should keep quiet about his views as the Lords and Dukes will certainly use it against him to scare the plethora of sheeple in this county. I can see it now..

Dont vote for Jay because he wants to give all the crazies CCW's...

I will inquire about volunteering for him.

However, we need to work even harder on getting this state to shall issue. That be the best case.

[gravedigger]

I wrote a letter to Jay LaSuer, Jim Duffy and Bill Gore. Mr. La Suer and Mr. Duffy called me by phone to assure me that they are pro CCW for self-defense and any legal purpose, and they followed up with a letter. Mr. Gore sent a canned letter stating that he would "continue the fine traditions" of Kolender (Read: NO CCW ISSUANCE). Mr. Gore does not have my support, and in fact, I will work in opposition to his campaign.

I am supporting Mr. LaSuer. The telephone conversation we had was quite genuine, and I am confident that he is on our side! Mr. Duffy seemed genuine as well, but I still have a bad taste in my mouth from the whole Bush Sr. to Bush Jr. thing, so Jim Duffy will have to work hard to prove he is not expecting entitlement of the position because his dad was sheriff. I know nothing about him otherwise, so I will withold judgement until I start to see his whole platform. Still, on the CCW issue Mr. Duffy has my support.

Shorty, you'll see my truck running around San Diego County with LaSuer signs on each side, and I'll get more involved as the election draws near.

I am also going to publish TWO open letters in the North county Times. The first is an open letter to Kolender. it is aimed at the readers, and is written to get people to start asking, "Yeah ... why CAN'T I have a CCW Sheriff Kolender?" The second letter will reiterate the point, and encourage S.D. County residents to support Mr. LaSuer and Mr. Duffy who both told me they support CCW issuance, having only "in defense of my life" as our 'Good Cause.'

[bwiese]

Sheriff Kolender won't hear you or read your letter.

Seems he's pretty far into Alzheimer's and is being led around by assistants.
The drinking doesn't seem to help, either.
Everything in his admin is in a 'holding position'.

[rynando]

He could hardly get a sentence out during last year's fires . . .

[GuyW]

Mr. La Suer and Mr. Duffy called me by phone to assure me that they are pro CCW for self-defense and any legal purpose, and they followed up with a letter.

At this point, I don't know if Mr. Duffy is sincere or not. He does currently work for the anti-gun RINO Supervisor Ron Roberts...

I do know that when Kolender ran the first time, he had a toady call me to _assure_ me that Herr Kolender was pro-gun, and that "we didn't need any additional gun laws"....'course, this was just after he was on the national Board of Handgun Control, Inc., and while we had an assault weapons ban (IIRC).

And of course, Sheik Obama is pro-gun, too.

...talk is cheap, especially among politicians and aspiring politicians...

....but you all knew that....

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[gravedigger]

Sheriff Kolender won't hear you or read your letter.

Well then I'll address it to the under sheriff William Gore. The purpose of the letter is NOT for Gore or Kolender to read it. The purpose is for some 600,000 San Diego County residents to read it.

[motorhead]

jay's got my support.

[alleyehave]

btt ftw!!!

[GuyW]

OK...now THIS election is the next one...

...and fundraising isn't getting any easier in this economy...

..so San Diego supporters really need to get serious about winning....
.

[lowracer]

He's got my support.

http://www.sheriffjay.org/graphics/banners/js_banner2.gif

[Sheriff Jay]

Good Evening 2nd Amendment Supporters. My name is Jay La Suer and I am running for Sheriff, San Diego County Sheriffs Department, 2010. I have been keeping up with your forum and I must say, it is great to find so many Americans who hold strong to their 2nd Amendment Rights and share my beliefs. We can change the face of San Diego County and the State of California, but I need your help to do this. If San Diego is to have a Sheriff who represents and works for the people, we must all work together toward that end. Please visit my website at www.SheriffJay.org (www.SheriffJay.org)to see my beliefs regarding CCW’s for law abiding citizens, illegal immigration enforcement and tent jails in San Diego County; YES to all of the above! You can also find me on Face book. If you have any questions for me, PLEASE do not hesitate to email me at and I will answer you as soon as possible. You will receive no politically correct quotes, only the truth. We must win this election in order to ensure our freedom. Jay

[ENTHUSIAST]

AWESOME you have my support when you said "CCW’s for law abiding citizens" THANK YOU for taking the time to become a member of our forum.

Welcome Sir,
-ENTHUSIAST (Native Born San Diegan)

[bulgron]

So how do we get someone like Jay LaSuer to run up here in Santa Clara county?

I'll probably throw some bucks this guy's way once my finances allow it, even though I don't live down there. One more issuing county is one step closer to shall-issue for everyone in California, IMO.

If both Orange and San Diego got shall-issue sheriffs in 2010, that would be beyond cool.

[7x57]

Good Evening 2nd Amendment Supporters. My name is Jay La Suer

I've thought hard about this, and I have decided that Jay La Suer is simply not right for San Diego county. He's a great candidate and aoo, but what you guys need is experience--sure, Jay has a lot, but you need even more. You need the really vast, prodigious amounts experience that can *only* come from running the largest sheriff's department in the country. So out of the goodness of my heart, I think we should trade you the *prodigiously* experienced Lee Baca, and we up here in LA County will take on the burden of getting Jay from "very experienced" to "prodigiously experienced."

I know, I know, but you don't have to thank me--it's just the bigness of my heart. I'm always trying to help others....

<7x57 prepares to run for his life>

7x57

[Alaric]

Good Evening 2nd Amendment Supporters. My name is Jay La Suer and I am running for Sheriff, San Diego County Sheriffs Department, 2010. I have been keeping up with your forum and I must say, it is great to find so many Americans who hold strong to their 2nd Amendment Rights and share my beliefs. We can change the face of San Diego County and the State of California, but I need your help to do this. If San Diego is to have a Sheriff who represents and works for the people, we must all work together toward that end. Please visit my website at www.SheriffJay.org (www.SheriffJay.org)to see my beliefs regarding CCW’s for law abiding citizens, illegal immigration enforcement and tent jails in San Diego County; YES to all of the above! You can also find me on Face book. If you have any questions for me, PLEASE do not hesitate to email me at and I will answer you as soon as possible. You will receive no politically correct quotes, only the truth. We must win this election in order to ensure our freedom. Jay

You have my support sir. I pledge to do everything I can in this county to get you elected.

Please send stickers. Also, How do I volunteer to "get out the vote" and whatnot on your website? http://www.sheriffjay.com/

[Alaric]

FYI here's a link to the thread announcing future Sheriff Jay's emergence on Calguns. http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=146934

[yellowfin]

You have my support as well, sir, and we'll be hard at work gathering more for you. Thank you for being among us and helping us out!

[N6ATF]

Just joined the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45811439820

[dasmi]

If he runs, I am voting for him.

[yellowfin]

Just joined the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45811439820
Nuts...it's only for San Diego folks. :mad: It needs to be a global group; as many outside contributors as possible will be the way to go. It's more than just an inside California issue, it needs to be one for the whole US to be aware of and help out. All the free states HATE this state for continually reelecting Feinslime, Boxer, Pelosi, and their cohorts who inflict their anti RKBA agenda upon the whole country. So helping out Jay's campaign will be a way for them to help us and themselves reverse the problem of California's ugliest export.

[CCWFacts]

I've thought hard about this, and I have decided that Jay La Suer is simply not right for San Diego county. He's a great candidate and aoo, but what you guys need is experience--sure, Jay has a lot, but you need even more. You need the really vast, prodigious amounts experience that can *only* come from running the largest sheriff's department in the country. So out of the goodness of my heart, I think we should trade you the *prodigiously* experienced Lee Baca, and we up here in LA County will take on the burden of getting Jay from "very experienced" to "prodigiously experienced."

I totally agree. I think LaSuer would make a great sheriff, but not of San Diego. It doesn't make any sense for him to be sheriff there. No. He should be sheriff two counties to the north. It just seems more right.

Leroy Bacca's career wouldn't have to end. He should be made a sheriff in Somalia, along the coastal area that is infested with pirates. He can tell them that they need a permit to carry their RPGs and AK-47 and he will only give them such a permit if they donate $100,000 to him. I'm sure the Somalis will love him and his innovative ideas.

Anyway, despite my feelings on this matter, and despite me living two counties to the north, I'm donating to him. He would be a fantastic sheriff, for CCW and other issues. We need a large urban county in CA to go officially shall-issue and to have CCW as a campaign issue. It is in OC and now it is also in SD. If both these counties go shall-issue in '10, it changes the debate in this state.

[nick]

Nuts...it's only for San Diego folks. :mad: It needs to be a global group; as many outside contributors as possible will be the way to go.

+1. This is an issue for the rest of California, as well, and I think we need to spread the word. I'm not in SD County, but I'll be donating.

[nick]

Damn, Paypal isn't working for donation. Will try again tomorrow. Or do they consider this to be a firearms-related activity?

[N6ATF]

Politics!

[nick]

I mean, there's an error on the Paypal site when Jay's site redirects to it.

[Kestryll]

Good Evening 2nd Amendment Supporters. My name is Jay La Suer and I am running for Sheriff, San Diego County Sheriffs Department, 2010. I have been keeping up with your forum and I must say, it is great to find so many Americans who hold strong to their 2nd Amendment Rights and share my beliefs. We can change the face of San Diego County and the State of California, but I need your help to do this. If San Diego is to have a Sheriff who represents and works for the people, we must all work together toward that end. Please visit my website at www.SheriffJay.org (www.SheriffJay.org)to see my beliefs regarding CCW’s for law abiding citizens, illegal immigration enforcement and tent jails in San Diego County; YES to all of the above! You can also find me on Face book. If you have any questions for me, PLEASE do not hesitate to email me at and I will answer you as soon as possible. You will receive no politically correct quotes, only the truth. We must win this election in order to ensure our freedom. Jay

Welcome aboard Sheriff Jay!

It's good to see a public servant who is willing to come out and just talk to the public!
It's a rather refreshing change, especially for those of us living in L.A. where all we hear from our Sheriff and Police Chief are 'proclamations'.

Glad to see you here and looking forward to hearing more from you.

[7x57]

Welcome aboard Sheriff Jay!

It's good to see a public servant who is willing to come out and just talk to the public!
It's a rather refreshing staggeringly mind-boggling change, especially for those of us living in L.A. where all we hear from our Sheriff and Police Chief are 'proclamations'.


Fixed it for you. :-)


Glad to see you here and looking forward to hearing more from you.

+1

Apparently we're not dangerous lunatics that right-thinking people avoid at all costs anymore. :-)

Seriously, it's awfully important to have law enforcement that treats citizens as citizens and part of the solution to keeping society orderly, not as subjects and part of the problem.

Meanwhile, up here in LA county, the masses still yearn to shake off their chains and be free....

7x57

[pullnshoot25]

Hip Hip HOORAY!
Hip Hip HOORAY!

Now get your officers in line and tell them to leave the OC guys alone!

[Sheriff Jay]

We have an awesome team of volunteers which can use your help. Please visit my website at www.sheriffjay.org, click on "Volunteer" and send your name & number. We have several events in the works such as a Trap Shoot planned for late spring, up in North County. We can really use your help as there are a lot of aspects to a successful event.

Our bumper stickers are in; either email me here or at jay@SheriffJay.org, let me know how many you need, and I will send them to you pronto.

Thanks for your support,
Jay

[PatriotnMore]

First,Welcome.

Secondly, thank you for taking a stance for the BOR, and the Constitution on your web site. The fact that you supplied some real answers, to tough questions on your web site, sets you apart from feel good politicians who cater to whatever audience is in front of them.

Honesty and transparency, how refreshing.

[Sheriff Jay]

Thanks for all the positive comments and support. Let me answer a few questions-
• ANY person can donate-Maximum donation allowed is $500 per person.
• You do not have to be a resident of San Diego County to donate or even a resident of California. But you must be a U.S. citizen (novel concept after this last election, I know…)
• BUMPER STICKERS-email me at Jay@SheriffJay.org; I will send them out to you ASAP.
• Am I the real deal? Check out my website www.Sheriffjay.org (www.SheriffJay.org)or leave a message for me at 619.341.2010 (voice mail) & I will get back to you ASAP. I am a LIFE MEMBER of the NRA…enough said? Oh, and so are my three Grand boys (I bought each one of them a membership the day they were born-I also bought them each a Winchester 94/22 three years ago for Christmas. Questions?
• PayPal is on the fritz-we are currently in the process of yanking someone’s chain at PayPal and rectifying that issue. PLEASE mail a check to: “Jay for Sheriff P O Box 2115 La Mesa, CA 91943 or watch this forum & I will post upon recovery of the PayPal system.


Your support and word of mouth will help change the law enforcement landscape in San Diego County. Jay

[pullnshoot25]

North County Trapshoot? I am so freaking there!

[Sheriff Jay]

Great, thank you. I will post all the information here as well as on my website (www.SheriffJay.org) regarding our upcoming shoot as soon as we have all the details firmed up. At our last shoot in November 2008, "Bring Home the Bird Turkey Shoot" we gave away a Remington 870, a gun safe, and 13 Thanksgiving turkeys, amongst a bunch of other items (t-shirts, mugs, shooting glasses...etc...). We had a great time at Project 2000. You can check out the pic's on my Face book page. I look forward to meeting you there, and thanks again, Jay

[ghostwong]

Sir, First of all welcome aboard, and thanks for your service! Second, Kick butt. I live in LA county but will spread your name to my friends in the SD county.

[PatriotnMore]

Sheriff Jay,
I was reading your endorsement list, and I did not see any Sheriff organizations, or police organizations; Are there some political reasons that a man with your background, qualifications and education, is not being given the nod from these types of professional organizations?

I only mention this as it may come up when endorsing you to others, and it would be advantageous to have an answer.

[Sheriff Jay]

PatriotnMore-

It is normal for organizations to wait until after the filing closing date to consider endorsements. At this time I have not contacted any political action committees of any law enforcement associations as right now, the most important thing is getting my message out to as many like-minded people as possible.

On another note you may be interested that while serving in the California State Assembly I was awarded Legislator of the year by the following law enforcement and public safety leaning organizations:
1. California State Sheriff's Association.
2. California Sexual Assault Investigators Association.
3. Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff's.
4. California State Law Enforcement Association.
5. California Crime Victim's United (State-wide organization).

These are only a few of the State Legislator of the Year Awards I was presented with during my six years in the State Assembly. However, the most important endorsement I received while a member of the state legislature was the votes of those citizens I represented.

Thanks very much for your comments and thank you for your desire to spread the word about my campaign. Your support and the support of those like you at Calguns.net are exactly what it takes to obtain a victory in 2010.
ON THE ROAD TO VICTORY, Jay

[alleyehave]

My sig isn't new...

[Bill_in_SD]

Got my bumper stickers in the mail today. Good color choice! Really stands out.

Will be on my car this afternoon.

Check in the mail tomorrow.

I better start seeing more around town!

[Sheriff Jay]

Thanks! Driving around the county, I have seen them as far out as Boulevard and then clear out to La Jolla. Anyone else need bumper stickers? email me at Jay@SheriffJay.org and I'll send them out ASAP! And again, thanks for your support, Jay www.SheriffJay.org

[alphazebrafoxtrot]

Thanks! Driving around the county, I have seen them as far out as Boulevard and then clear out to La Jolla. Anyone else need bumper stickers? email me at Jay@SheriffJay.org and I'll send them out ASAP! And again, thanks for your support, Jay www.SheriffJay.org

You have email. Lets get some stickers circulating.:thumbsup:

[SubstanceP]

Thanks! Driving around the county, I have seen them as far out as Boulevard and then clear out to La Jolla. Anyone else need bumper stickers? email me at Jay@SheriffJay.org and I'll send them out ASAP! And again, thanks for your support, Jay www.SheriffJay.org

Just a suggestion Sheriff. Static cling decals or magnetic bumper stickers would be better imho. They are easier to remove after the election and therefore more people are likely to use them during the contest.

[Meplat]

Static cling is easy to lose and magnetic is expensive. Take one for the team and use the stickum kind. Win or lose it makes a statement even after the election!



Just a suggestion Sheriff. Static cling decals or magnetic bumper stickers would be better imho. They are easier to remove after the election and therefore more people are likely to use them during the contest.

[Bill_in_SD]

I put mine on the glass for easy removal later. After 2010 and the victory party of course!

P.S. Is anyone out there having trouble with his website using Linux/Firefox?

[Sheriff Jay]

Good Morning Fellow Calgunners-EXCITING NEWS!

This Sunday, 15 February, 2009 there is new radio program on KCBQ, 1170 am. called “On Target.” It begins at 6:00pm and runs until 7:00pm. I will be on from about 6:35pm. until 7:00pm. Ron Godwin from El Cajon Gun Exchange is the host, and a big supporter of my campaign! LISTEN IN!!!

Website: The only problems we have encountered are older versions of IE. Be sure to update your Internet Explorer ASAP to be able to view not only my website, but most all current websites which have made /changes additions in the past 6 mos.

Bumper Stickers: I purchased “Easy Peel” stickers for easy removal AFTER the election. Magnetic & cling are very $$$ thus killing the funds raised & needed for radio time. Raising $$$ is very tough in this economy. My treasurer and I are VERY careful about how we spend the $$$ my supporters have given and magnetic placards are very cost prohibitive. Window placement is the way to go (also much more visible).

DON’T FORGET: email me for your bumper stickers now! http://Jay@SheriffJay.org-get the word out! Jay http://www.SheriffJay.org

[Sheriff Jay]

Good Morning CalGunners-

I will be on the Rick Amato Show, tomorrow evening, Wednesday, 10:00pm., 1170am, KCBQ. Hope you get a chance to listen in. Thanks again for all your support, Jay www.SheriffJay.org

[jnojr]

I hope CalGunners are sending in contributions. Even if you aren't in San Diego, this would be a huge win for all Californians... showing that a major, populated county can respect the Second Amendment and our God-given rights without devolving into mass shootouts and bloodshed will take a lot of the wind out of the sails of the liberals who claim "it can't be done".

[DedEye]

Good Morning CalGunners-

I will be on the Rick Amato Show, tomorrow evening, Wednesday, 10:00pm., 1170am, KCBQ. Hope you get a chance to listen in. Thanks again for all your support, Jay www.SheriffJay.org

At some point after the radio show, would you please take the time to answer some of the questions posed in this (http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=154314) thread? Thank you!