El Dorado County, candidates opinions on CCW

[Larry Hennick]

Again to set the record straight, I was the only candidate to be at the BOS resolution hearing and I stood up to address the BOS, Bob Luca came after it was over and did nothing nor did he address those in attendance. As you have noticed the other candidates said only what they thought the public wanted to hear and they will not rock the boat as they really believe that the current EDSO policy is just fine. In addition Therkildsen is on record saying that "He would never issue a CCW to a citizen as it would be dangerous and a liability for the Sheriff. (Where have we heard that before?) That is Sheriff Neves' statement and in the Mt. Democrat, so it's just the same policy with the remaining candidates, funny how they all agreed with each other. I will always stand for the rights of all citizens and the rights afforded to all gun owners. Again thank you for this conversation site.

[leadchucker]

And this one sounds like typical political double-talk. Think like a politician.



So, tell him what you think your good cause is, and he'll see if it matches his definition. Notice he completely avoided answering the question!!!



Again, Mr. Perez, how, exactly, do you define "good cause"?!

On second thought, and in all fairness to this candidate, I was not there to hear his full answer, in which he may very well have given his definition of good cause. Just based on the posted excerpts, some followup by the voters would be in order at least.

[lead chucker]

I attended the forum. I could clearly see your sincerity on the subject. I don't think anyone there doubted it. Best of luck.

I was there as well, and agree with that!

Larry, thanks for joining the forum and clarifying your position. I hope you stick around! I have not settled on a candidate at this time, but you are certainly one of the front runners. Good luck with your campaign!

[Pthfndr]

I was unable to attend the meeting, but when Larry ran against Neves he got my vote. I had the opportunity to hear him at meeting back then and was impressed.

Larry also had the backing of former Sheriff Pacileo, who I know casually from shooting at the range. If Dick thought he was the best man for the job that carries a lot of weight.

[Larry Hennick]

Thanks for all of your support. I will continue to support individual gun rights as best I can.

[Dirtbozz]

I envy all of you

I live in LA County. I could only wish that I had to choose between candidates and decide which one was the most pro CCW.

I humbley suggest that you pick the most pro freedom, pro Constitution, pro self defence candidate. You cannot go wrong on that one.

[Merle]

I live in LA County. I could only wish that I had to choose between candidates and decide which one was the most pro CCW.

I had to laugh at that one. Wouldn't it be interesting to see the "loser" then campaign in various counties when it comes time to re-elect Sheriff's?

[Larry Hennick]

Hello and I hope everyone had a happy Labor Day and enjoyed a Labor free day, all my best to you and the very best in the days to come....

[lead chucker]

If anyone is interested the video of the Forum has been posted.

http://www.edcgop.com/index.cfm/ccwforum.htm

[elknt]

This is a good website and some good topics. I attended the CCW forum and have spoken with most of the candidates. Like somebody else already said, actions do speak louder than words.

One candidate has been a Police Chief for 5+ years and has the legal authority to issue CCWs. To date, he has not issued 1 single CCW license and has sent all applicants to the Sheriff's Dept. This is not a pro-CCW candidate.

Another candidate works at the Sheriff's Department and has previously told citizen(s) there is no way he will ever issue a CCW permit because he doesn't feel they have the right and because they are a liability to any Sheriff's Department. This candidate is also planning on promoting the Sheriff's Captain who denies most CCWs as his Undersheriff if he is elected. This candidate is definitely not pro-CCW.

Another candidate claims he "retired" as a CHP Chief and he will "define" what just cause for a CCW is for you but somehow failed to state just what that was at the forum. As somebody else already said, hopefully you meet that arbitrary criteria (probably not). This candidate also lists the CHP offices as his headquarters which obviously is not true. This candidate is also not pro-CCW.

Another candidate worked for the Attorney General's Office and said we need to be careful about issuing too many CCWs or there could be a backlash by the legislature. This caused the crowd to actually boo this candidate at the CCW forum. It also appears to be the same approach taken by the Police Chief who didn't issue CCWs when he could. Many gunowners attending the CCW forum figured out that this guy was not pro-CCW.

Gunowners who live in El Dorado County should carefully consider what each candidate said, check on what they have actually done and then vote pro-gun. Gunowners outside of El Dorado County should pick the best Pro-gun/CCW candidate and at least let him use your name as a supporter. If possible, donate a few bucks as the more Pro-CCW Sheriffs we elect, California will be better off and we will have more pro-CCW Law Enforcement voices to speak to the legislature and governor on our behalf.

[Larry Hennick]

Hello everyone, I hope all is well and I am looking forward to the election on 6/8/10

Please vote in this election and we will all win

My policy on CCW licenses is and will always be: "Apply and Receive"

Thank you for your vote for me for El Dorado County Sheriff in 2010

[HondaMasterTech]

When is the new sheriffs first day in office?

[Havoc70]

Guess it's time to start looking for a rental property in El Dorado County. Ugh, my commute would suck, but ya know, I'd gladly do it.

[HUTCH 7.62]

Wish we were talikin about santa Clara co.

[darkknight]

stay away from stan and hennick there just bad news.