Brevard Sheriff: Arm Yourself In Case Of Attack

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Arm yourself in case of attack, Brevard Sheriff says

This sounds a lot like what they teach Boy Scouts. I think it applies, not only to guns/terrorism, but everyday life. If you try to prepare you'll be worlds ahead in the end.

Nice to see someone thinking ahead.

For me the care depends on the scenario. If in large groups (that seems to be the preferred choice for terrorist, and other, people planning on ruining your day) I increase my care. My confidence in my capabilities with an edged weapon have diminished with age, however, so I must depend on others as well (such as Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson) for personal protection.

Practice frequently and take extreme care. There's nothing more pathetic than having to say you're sorry because of carelessness.

Why does he bother to mention his oath (ie. Oath Keeper), then say you need a natural rights permit.

Of which I am aware, the gun stores are intended to service praetors, only -- at least, in my blue state. If you go in there, looking like a Beverly Hillbilly, you're a persona non grata.

They will give social promotions to radical interests, however, then regard the source of terrorism as a mystery. I think of social undesirables in the same respect as Eric Holder's guns, or Freeway Rick Ross' drugs. Bullies exist, because they have a hand-up. People have wanted to use me for a bully.

There is such a thing as a social undesirable -- when they are not desired by formal interests.

And, from experience, when you settle a dispute with brute force, the praetor, businessman, or apartment owner, won't know which is the criminal. If you do what the sheriff says, but without being deputized, he will hold you under a presumption of guilt; maybe, you didn't pay the duty. Maybe, it is mutual, and you are just two bad guys. Maybe, you happened upon a war game.

Visiting one post-Communist, Eastern European country, a vulgar tv chef, by the name of Tony Bourdain, noted, martial law had never formally been declared. There just were drills in the commons. Would you be allowed to practice the sheriff's advice, under a state of siege. Not at Boston or Katrina.

Wayne Ivey is not in uniform, covered in patches, under the color of authority, talking so seriously, because he expects some populist whitelash. It is addressed solely to state interests. When I went to jury duty, it was asked who was a policeman, or related to police, etc. I believe the discussion is geared toward those people, probably with some govt credentials. I don't think Ivey is talking to civilians, as a matter of Murphy's Law.

Then, when people-in-uniform use force, they are also under suspicion. He has left out something vitally important.

A firearm is exactly like a fire extinguisher (both stop emerging threats to yourself or others). Would anyone hesitate to "pull the trigger" on an extinguisher if needed? The sheriff was correct.

Yes, you can go to jail for feeding soup to homeless people in a park, having a Bible study, in your living room, buying a lemon tree, or digging a well. Everything is illegal, unless you have express permission.

The sheriff wants you to think he is an altruist. He is, if you bought the license, have the qualification, or the permission. He is speaking on behalf of the state, not on behalf of moral free agency, not as your co-equal.

You get it --
commonlaw, a higher law, or natural rights
vs.
those privileges, conditionally granted to us.

Now, which version of the truth is supported by the sheriff, under the color of law. He can only tell you to use the formal, legal(istic) channels.