There has been some misconception regarding the recent Gun Legislation press releases that I am taking a liberal stand. As your Sheriff, I assure you that this is not the case.

 In regards to Senate Bill 281, Firearm Safety Act of 2013:

As the Sheriff of Garrett County I join the entire national community in mourning the senseless tragedy  and loss of innocent lives in places line Newtown, Connecticut. However I , like many other jurisdictions do not believe that the loss of Constitutional Rights, privilege's and protection are something that should be lost or traded in the name of public safety in order to secure a false sense of security. This legislation, if enacted, will not save lives. Although the legislation is well meaning, studies show that with increased gun restrictions of law abiding citizens, crime in some locations actually increases.

 I do not believe that the loss of rights extended to citizens both naturally and by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution should be lost, any more than I believe that when senseless accident's and tragedy resulting from the unlawful use of...