Local gun shop opens fire on Suffredin

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BY MEGHAN STREIT
Times Correspondent | Monday, January 21, 2008 | 56 comment(s)

The Illinois State Rifle Association and Cabela's Inc., a hunting, camping and fishing merchandise retail chain, are teaming up to prevent the passage of two Cook County ordinances that they say would put unfair restrictions on gun sellers.

In a news release issued shortly after Commissioner Larry Suffredin introduced a gun control ordinance last month, the Illinois State Rifle Association said Cabela's superstore in Hoffman Estates would be forced to close if the measure is approved.

"Cabela's Hoffman Estates store employs hundreds of Cook County residents and brings in millions of sales tax dollars for the county," association Executive Director Richard Pearson said in the statement. "If Cabela's cannot sell firearms, then there is no Cabela's. If there is no Cabela's, then those retail dollars flee to DuPage, Kane or Will counties."

Suffredin's proposal would prohibit gun shops from operating within one mile of a school or park, or within 10 miles of another gun shop. It also would make gun shows illegal in Cook County.

Suffredin, who is running for Cook County state's attorney, admits his ordinance would force "the majority" of Cook County gun shops to close their doors -- but he says the law is necessary to keep weapons out of the hands of criminals.

"The reason we need this (ordinance) is because Chicago banned gun shops and gun shops moved to the suburbs, and we were in a position where we knew these guns were flooding our area," Suffredin said. "All we have to do is make this more difficult, we have to try to stop the flow of guns."

In a statement on the company's Web site, Hoffman Estates' Cabela's says passage of the ordinance would put its 300 employees out of work, and would cause Illinois to forfeit $3 million in sales tax revenue that is generated by the shop.

"The cash-strapped Cook County treasury really can't afford such a huge hit just because Larry Suffredin doesn't like people who own guns," said Pearson, who called the measure "an election year stunt."

Suffredin said Cabela's claims about loss of jobs and state revenue are "just not true."

Another gun control ordinance introduced by Commissioner William Beavers calls for the registration of all firearms in Cook County, and prohibits people already in possession of an unregistered gun to register it after passage of the proposed ordinance.

The association and Cabela's have asked their members and customers to contact commissioners to express opposition to both proposals.

Suffredin said he has the support of six commissioners, and he will call for a vote on his measure as soon as he has the nine votes needed for passage.

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stuck in cook wrote on Feb 15, 2008 10:53 PM:

" just remeber all these people take the guns from us while have ARMED BODY GUARDS "

true patriot wrote on Jan 28, 2008 10:43 AM:

" drugs are illegal, but you can still buy them. same guy could probably get you a gun too.
less laws, more enforcement!
if i can't protect myself, who will? "

a joke wrote on Jan 27, 2008 5:50 PM:

" Criminals will always have guns and probably not legal ones. "

Silence Dogood wrote on Jan 27, 2008 9:53 AM:

" Mystery solved. This puke is ALSO a lobbyist for, among other things, Illinois Citizens for Handgun Control. Ad conflict of interest to his resume please. "

joe wrote on Jan 26, 2008 10:59 AM:

" What in the world does moving a gun shop farther away from a school have to do with preventing a thug from getting a gun? Typical politicain tactic Inject "The Children" into any statment and it must be a great plan. "

whatajoke wrote on Jan 25, 2008 11:44 PM:

" Just another reason I call Illinois the NAZI state. Rather than tell people what they can't do, they should just tell them what they can do. I'm sure the list would be pretty short! The US constitution guarantees the right to keep arms; I truely don't know how any state can legally go against that concept. There is a federal agency called the ATF that handles gun related matters just as the FAA handles aircraft related issues. Several times many states have attempted to enact there own aviation related laws. Each time the FAA has mandated those laws be removed. Why? Well, because they are the FEDERAL agency responsible for those laws. So too should the ATF have the FEDERAL responsibility to control guns and gun laws. Then there would be uniformity throughout the USA and NO state could try to circumvent the Constitution. "

Pro 2nd Amendment wrote on Jan 25, 2008 9:43 PM:

" People like Suffredin scare me even more than criminals with guns! Just the thought of someone that stupid getting elected then having the power to make laws that do the complete opposite of what they say thier supposed to do scares the crap out of me. How can anyone in thier right mind think taking away a law abiding citizens right to purchase and bear arms will stop the flow of guns to criminals?! All it does is give the criminal less to worry about when they go to jack someone because they know the good guy isn't allowed to carry protection in Illinois. Our forefathers must be rolling over in thier graves. "

Mike In Ny wrote on Jan 25, 2008 2:54 PM:

" Join the NRA, band together, vote, do whatever it takes just do not let them take your rights away. Illinois must be like NY, a "SOCIALIST STATE" where Hillary Clinton is Supreme. We have no gun rights. It takes months if not years and lots of money to get a pistol permit. Then it's not even a concealed carry permit. We as a country need to band together and show these politions that "WE THE PEOPLE" have a 2nd amendment right to bear arms. Good luck to all in COOK county. "

chet wrote on Jan 25, 2008 1:44 PM:

" The politicians are protected by guys with guns, while they try and take away the rights of others to own a gun, how is that fair? "

duck hunter wrote on Jan 25, 2008 1:21 PM:

" Remember COMMUNISM and NAZISM started with gun control. Why do you think the democrats want gun conrol? Read the commie manifesto and then look at the democrat platform. They seem to be the same. "

Wyoming wrote on Jan 25, 2008 10:37 AM:

" IM Curious your right on the money, all of the fatherless family's are in large part to blame. If woman would check the history of thier bedpartner's before hand alot of the social problems we have could be contained, but like the saying go's yesterdays flower children are today's blooming idiot's. Our country is suposed to be based on 2 partisapating parent's baby factory's are not a caring christian home atmosphere! TRUE or FALSE ? "

Bleeding heart liberal wrote on Jan 25, 2008 10:26 AM:

" After Suffredin's gun control laws make all those bad and evil guns go away, he should then focus on stricter laws to control all the knives and baseball bats. Even if one life is saved it will all be worth it. Then he ought to reign in all the boxing gyms and karate schools, because all they do is promote violence. Even if one life is saved by that it will be worth it. The police will always be there for us if we feel unsafe anyway, right? "

Usnraptor wrote on Jan 25, 2008 9:49 AM:

" In the 1770's, the government officials had their houses burned down and their lives threatened as a protest by the people. Only then did the PEOPLE begin to gain their rights. "

JTV wrote on Jan 25, 2008 9:08 AM:

" Just keep voting the Democrats in.....this is what you get. Chicago has one of the toughest set of anti-gun laws on the books...hows that working for them ??.....Criminals will ALWAYS have guns....dont punish law abiding firearm owners/hunters and outdoorsmen for what punk gang bangers and crooks do. England and Australia's crime rate has skyrocketed with their draconian gun laws. Suffredin is a fool if he thinks this will work.....gang bang is a lifestyle and until that is disposed of nothing will change..... "

lost em in OZ wrote on Jan 25, 2008 7:36 AM:

" Australia, the past, we had firearms....
How they got them from us, slow and steady...
Owner identification - linked to serial numbers and drivers license....
Then made all citizens criminals when they made firearms illegal, and took what we had for cents on the dollar.....
Now only the criminals, who out number the police have weapons, and the government no longer publicly prints or reports (they used to print out a monthly breakdown of firearms and assault related incidents) the numbers are far greater than pre-ban.....
Now we have no civil defense from internal nor external threats, unless you count our 40,000 (no misprint) full and part time defense force, which includes army, navy, and airforce.....
We have a police force and public service employees (for life) that BY LAW does not have to testify to their wrong doing if they dont want to!....
We have an armed criminal society.....
We have citizens personally and socially defenseless.....
Boy do we have it lucky in OZ.....
The first step to dictatorship is the disarming of the population (for their own good).....
The day they tell you they need to match firearms to people, is the day they start the process. "

packin in mo. wrote on Jan 24, 2008 10:27 PM:

" "Taxation without representation" they took your right to smoke in public places, they took your right to not to wear a seat belt in your car, now they are taking your way of protection from you. when are you people in ill. going to wake up. ill. has a ccw bill up for review right now. you better get the word out. get suffredrin and blagoiavich out of office, before its to late. vote against anti-gun law makers. there protected why can't you be. nra has a excellent web site on pro-gun polititians in your state. look it up. rally a potition to get rid of the f.o.i.d card. go to every house,buisness,work place,farm to get out the vote and take back ill. or you can bend over and do what they are doing to everyone in your state. do i need to explain!!!!!!! make them bend over and see how they like it!!!!! it's going to hurt them more than you think. "

Mike wrote on Jan 24, 2008 9:25 PM:

" Oh yeah, thank god the government is taking all those hunting rifles out of the hands of criminals. The deer in the city preserves can now rest easy. Here is a hint Larry: prohibition and Capone. Please, please keep increasing the cost of firearms, I may change professions. "

M Hudson wrote on Jan 24, 2008 8:51 PM:

" I'm curious. It seems that these people are going out of thier way to take away the rights of people, and that they are willing to oppose the constitution to do so. So here is my question: Why have the people of your state not started the impeachment or recall process? All you need to get a recall electionis to get enough signatures. That alone will wake him up. Also, if you press you cna file for impeachment and get him removed from office.

This is just like hearing people complain that there is a drug house in their neighborhood. Yet, over a hundred people will go behind closed doors and complain, but none of them will start printing signs that say "DRUG HOUSE" of "Neighborhood Watch" and walk up and down the street in front of it.

Men with guns, you all seem like sheep to me. Take your voices and fight back! Gt this person out of office before he does even more damage. After all, he is supposed to be a Public SERVANT, not a Public Leader. "

E. Twing wrote on Jan 24, 2008 3:31 PM:

" A functioning police state needs no police. So the subjects need no weapons. Cook county will thke care of all your security needs ! "

??? wrote on Jan 24, 2008 12:58 PM:

" Let me right off that I am a proud gun owner and believer in the 2nd ammendment. That being said all of you posters that left the corrupt politics of Cook County exactly why did you move here to Fake County, Indiana. "

B.W. wrote on Jan 24, 2008 10:22 AM:

" Does this moron really think criminals legally go out and purchase firearms? "

Not in Lake County! wrote on Jan 24, 2008 7:49 AM:

" Good going Cook County, just another stupid move in Illinois, can't smoke, can't by guns! So how much will you increase your other taxes to cover this? Lost tax revenue has to be covered somewhere! Sure glad I live in Indiana, with the RIGHT TO BARE ARMS! "

Freedom people of Illinois wrote on Jan 24, 2008 7:18 AM:

" Freedom people of Illinois, join a pro gun organization and fight for your second amendment rights and push for a “right to carry” in your state. Then watch the crimes rates drop were a self protection incident occurs. Vote out your state reps and elect US Constitution pro candidates. The whole state will need to vote in order to cancel out the Cook/Lake County, I’ am a victim, give me a handout vote. Get your Judges to enforce the laws on the books now. You would be surprised how many politicians’ have Gang member ties and are loyal to them. "

Homer Simpson wrote on Jan 24, 2008 1:07 AM:

" I make it a conscious point to not spend one hard earned dollar in the State of Illinois. I fuel up my vehicle and fuel up in either Missouri, Iowa or Wisconsin. I will not support one of the most corrupt states in the union with Governor Blascamovich in charge "

Crook Co. Refugee wrote on Jan 23, 2008 8:17 PM:

" I work for the People's Repubic of Chicago, and I spend EVERY dime of my income in Indiana where I live FREELY (with a lifetime carry permit and low taxes). Wake up Crook County and smell the tyranny............ "

M.Legris wrote on Jan 23, 2008 10:15 AM:

" Mr Suffredin is quite misinformed as to where criminals get the firearms that they use.For a criminal to buy a gun at a gun shop or gun show,they would have to have a F.O.I.D.plus they would have to fill out ATF form 4473 and also they would have to checked out by the NICS.I believe Mr Suffredin is just a gun hater and should never be elected to any kind of office. "

To Too Late from You're All Right wrote on Jan 23, 2008 12:12 AM:

" Good grief.......even rereading your previous comment makes more sense than ever. You are absolutely right on every count. Let's think about this, if a politician wants your support, they'll use issues that will attack your morals, making you think you're not a good person for thinking differently. There are more of us that obey the law, and that's why why follow like puppets. "

Tired of Crook County wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:12 PM:

" I think we are missing the point. Larry Suffredin,William Beavers, Jesse Jackson Jr., and all the other gun grabbing politicians in Cook County took an Oath of Office when they took the job. They placed their left hand on the Bible and raised their right hand and swore to uphold the Constitution of Illinois and the United Stated of which (like or not) the Second Amendment is a part. Isn't PERJURY a crime or don't our politicians have to be accountable to the law. Maybe we need a new Cook County States Attorney? Someone who isn't connected. "

too late wrote on Jan 22, 2008 3:55 PM:

" "you're all right", you are not ignorant at all. All that you say is correct. But, first read my comment(6 under yours). Your problem is that you are forthright, logical, and sincere. The crooked political class is devious, illogical and insincere. Their aim is to perpetuate their "reign". They succeed through demonization of an object, or principal and, then, manipulation of the masses to view them as messiahs-come-to-rescue them from the demons. Don't grant the assumption of good will to people who would take rights from you or make you follow strange rituals(registration, bannings, counting numbers of miles between stores or between stores and schools, etc.) that the criminal vermin class will NEVER be expected to follow. "

You're all right... wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:57 PM:

" .....in a way. What I don't get, is why ban a mile or less from a school? What does that have to do with anything? Are gun shops supposed to influence kids or something. Call me ignorant, but I don't feel it posses any danger. If a person want's a gun, they will buy one. Person's with felonies, who possess guns have bought them through illegal means. You guys want to stop people like this guy, Suffredin? Learn the facts before walking into a voting booth, and don't vote for people like this. I love people want to ban guns and gun shows, yet the crime rate is still high in Chicago. I have a question, isn't it illegal to own a gun within city limits of Chicago? That's what I heard, please let me know, otherwise. "

Bob J wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:26 AM:

" Why does the ISRA, NRA and all the articles written on this subject keep focusing on "Banning Gun Shows In Cook County?" When was the last gun show in Cook County? There are none!! They're trying to ban guns. If they do that, it doesn't matter if there are any gunshops or gunshows. There'll be alot less ISRA & NRA members out there if it happens. "

Silence Dogood wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:00 AM:

" Anyone living in the Cook County gulag deserves what they get, THEY elected these idiots, these politicians that are so full of themselves that they can't see beyond their own arrogance. Case in point is Suffriden, with his new advertisement, saying "he wont budge" on this topic. The vast majority of violent crime occurs in a very small percentage of this country, and wouldn't you know it, Cook County enjoys being included in that. Move out of that county, and leave the politicians and their criminal constiuency to their own devices. "

ED wrote on Jan 21, 2008 9:09 PM:

" How about truth in sentencing. The majority if not all of the criminals with guns in Cook County are repeat offenders. If someone gets 20 years for a violent crime make them serve 20 years not 2 years then 18 on probation on the street. The real truth here is the revolving door justice system. Cook County and Chicago needs to understand prohibition did not work and neither will gun control. Several federal agencies have already pointed out increased gun control does not mean less crime, in most cases it means more crime. "

LM wrote on Jan 21, 2008 9:00 PM:

" 1. Be sure to vote in Feb 5 election against Suffredin for Cook county attorney.

2. Also call to oppose Cook commissioner Beaver's so-called "safe streets" anti-gun bill, it is a registration scheme that no one can comply with, hence a defacto gun ban, like in Chicago.
"

Don Bailey wrote on Jan 21, 2008 8:53 PM:

" I got my B.S. degree from the Univ.of Ill. and shortly after, got out of Illinois to escape the miserable and crooked government in Illinois, controlled by the crooked politicians from Chicago and Cook County and many of the idiots that infest Springfield.

"

too late wrote on Jan 21, 2008 7:44 PM:

" "Gun control" is more about CONTROL of the compliant masses than about the guns of criminal vermin. An obedient cowering hoard of taxpayers is every amoral politician's dream. The fat-cats sit in the leather swivel chairs and live off the sweat of the law-abiding, who, having been cowed into submission, now depend upon their elected "keepers" for every need. The solution is as simple as THINKING-for-oneself and daring to vote the keepers out of power. Since the cowering masses have lost the capacity for independent thought and willingly accept domination they are doomed to a life as human sheep, or shoeple. Baaaa baaaa, Crook County! "

Jerry Barber wrote on Jan 21, 2008 7:05 PM:

" The state of Ill. has the wrong idea when it comes to gun laws,frist of all they need to have a Concealed Weapons permit program and watch the criminals run like rabbits.CCW Permits her in Michigan have HELP reduce crime trifold and it works in other States as well take a good hard loook at these other States and see for yourself CCW's are good for everyone.Gun laws such has proposed are not going to do anything to stop the crime it will anly make more ,take away the gun from honest people and the thugs will have a hay day. "

taxpayer wrote on Jan 21, 2008 6:41 PM:

" Gun control is good for government.
Does OSHA make your workplace safer?
Disarming law abiding citizens does the same for the criminals that politicians want to protect, by providing a safer working environment for them.

As crime increases, politicians push for more "social programs", and of course, the annual bond measures to pay for, and increase govt. spending, no matter what is happening to the economy. With politicians like Suffredin driving away businesses and tax revenues to persue a personal agenda, and digging into your pocket to finance them, who do you plan to keep employed next election time? "

ROCKMAN54 wrote on Jan 21, 2008 6:16 PM:

" There "they" go again. The courts have tied (handcuffed) the police to the point that they cannot control the criminal element in the cities. By removing the "tools", "they think crime will be reduced. Well, I for one am tired of working and just getting by; the life of crime seems a better standard of living. I would not be required to obey any laws and I could keep all I would reap. I wonder, just what Mr Suffredin has to gain? Just remember, government has a very bad habit of creating laws and then not enforcing them. Take a good look at our cities (D.C. comes to mind). "

Craig L wrote on Jan 21, 2008 2:40 PM:

" Suffredin is delusional at best, I imagine he carries a concealed weapon, as he is a hypocrite politician most assuredly. Gun control laws do nothing more than infringe upon our 2nd Amendment Right to Keep and Bear Arms, a right which SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. Yet they, the politicians keep coming up with these draconian solutions for problems that only jeopardize the law-abiding citizenry. A people shouldn't live in fear, having your government tell you what is good for you is criminal when your life is at stake because of the lawless. Criminals will still have access to guns no matter how many laws are brought to fruition. To fight gun violence an armed citizenry is a step in the right direction...deterrence is a criminal's worst enemy. "

John from SoCal wrote on Jan 21, 2008 1:08 PM:

" The article quotes Richard Pearson pointing out that Cabela's will end up moving to another county. Wrong. Illinois is even less gun friendly than my state, CA. Cabela's is a national chain that does much of it's business online and by mail order. if the owners are forced to uproot one of their large retail stores, there is a very good chance they will relocate it in a more gun and business friendly state. California has been losing businesses and skilled workers for years, just because of things like this. I guess, when states such as California and Illinois start declaring bankruptcy, maybe the voters will start getting a clue that putting the same people back in office who created the problems to begin with, isn't such a good idea. "

SB-Kazoo wrote on Jan 21, 2008 11:53 AM:

" This sounds typical. All of the good things are meaningless. Those bad guns are to blame for everything. Another government entity attempting to take a hot steamy one on our 2nd amend. rights. Go criminal empowerment zones!!!! "

TJD wrote on Jan 21, 2008 10:27 AM:

" I'm not a gun nut, but making gun dealers move out of the county will not keep guns out of the hands of criminals. Does Sufriden actually believe that if a criminal can't get a gun at Cabela's, that they can't get their hands one one? They don't shop there anyway! He's just trying to score points with useless legislation that he thinks sounds like what people want to hear. "

1911 wrote on Jan 21, 2008 10:06 AM:

" The Chicago gun grabbers are at it again. Its already to easy to rob and kill in Chicago because only cops and crooks have guns. now we won't be safe in the suberbs either. Illinois does not need all that tax mony from Cabella's they'll just tax the housing some nore. "

Carl in Chicago wrote on Jan 21, 2008 8:42 AM:

" I am glad the word is getting out on these onerous ordinances. Perhaps most unsettling of all is that the Cook county board moved to suspend their own rules requiring public notification of these proposals!

If we need to debate gun control legislation, let's debate. But do NOT simply pass such legislation in private and without discussion/debate over the merits of such laws. "

Hammond Citizen wrote on Jan 21, 2008 8:30 AM:

" Don't count on Cabelas. The one built in Austin TX, was built about 4 years ago. After the newest of the store wore off they had to let some people go. All the traffic promised for the local Business (Hotels, restaurants and ect never happened) The business really slowed down so bad they have to end up paying back all the Tax incentives Austin gave them. I hope the McDermotts clan lose their shirts if the store goes under. The whole deal was conducted rotten in the beginning. "

Kevin P. wrote on Jan 21, 2008 8:30 AM:

" But, but, no one ever wants to ban guns! They only want reasonable restrictions on guns! Isn't that what we're told? Don't tell me it isn't true! "

Suffredin GET A CLUE wrote on Jan 21, 2008 8:00 AM:

" When are these politicians going to get a clue? News update: The bad guys will have guns with or without these stores. All you are doing is supressing our rights and costing jobs. Whats next, we can only drive our cars between 6am and 6pm to reduce accidents. Get a clue, better yet, Get voted out!!! You are clueless and nieve. "

Yeah Right wrote on Jan 21, 2008 7:52 AM:

" Criminals buy their guns legally from places like Cabella's.....riiiiight.

I wonder if Suffredin's security people pack? "

Help me here wrote on Jan 21, 2008 7:48 AM:

" Once it's illegal for all of the law-abiding people to have firearms, who's going to take the guns away from the gangstas and druggies? When these 'people' get arrested, I never hear of them getting charged with any of these fancy gun crimes. Locks only stop honest people. Gun laws only affect people who obey them. "

I.M. Curious wrote on Jan 21, 2008 7:44 AM:

" There is a simple solution to gun violence. Mammas need to take the guns away from their children. How often do the Mammas look in the kids backpack? How often do they check the kids room? Where is the leadership at home. They must stop blaming others and take the responsibility for properly raising their kids.

Gang? What Gang? My kid is not in a gang!!! Wake up Mamas. And where are the Daddys in all of this?

Stop blaming someone else for their problems. We have gun laws . . . obey the law and see that your kids do the same. it's called parenting. "

Chris wrote on Jan 21, 2008 7:03 AM:

" Take guns away from law abiding citizens, then only criminals and cops will have guns. No law will prevent a criminal from obtaining a gun. These laws and others that restrict gun sales to upstanding citizens just leave the people impotent. "

OhMy wrote on Jan 21, 2008 6:34 AM:

" Does Suffredin really think that the thugs are going to Cabela's to buy guns? For that matter I don't think they make many purchases from gun stores. As for registering their firearms, not going to happen. I know, Suffredin need to hold a gun turn in, see how that goes. "

Breeze wrote on Jan 21, 2008 6:26 AM:

" Another grandstanding politician..who can't handle the fact...'Guns dont kill people....people kill people!' Maybe Mr Suffredin, when he wakes up from his pipe dream..and being the 'politician' he is... should begin to lobby for "zero tolerance" sentencing laws, and start punishing the thugs, gang bangers, hooligans, and knucklehead criminals, who have no regard for life. Political correctness.....Ha! Rocket scientist Suffredin is living in a dream! These thugs dont purchase their guns from gun shops...Duh!
Hmmmmm...we can't fix the problem with the thugs..so lets punish Cabella's....and every other gun shop, and gun owner in Cook County. Maybe when Suffredin is thru with this one.......he can lobby for every shop owner who sells cigarettes.....those little sticks that kill people.....to take those business folks out of business.....because cigarettes are also no good! Then...Suffredin can work on the bars and liquor stores....people get drunk, get behind the wheel of a car...and people get killed. Lets get the liquor off the street too, and close all the bars and liquor stores while you are at it.....

Another long winded politician..who has no clue.....

Life , is all about choices! "

j j gedes wrote on Jan 21, 2008 5:37 AM:

" IDIOT! crooks dont buy their guns in a gun shop! Stick your ignorant political nose some where else! "

So Cal Ron wrote on Jan 21, 2008 12:48 AM:

" The BIGGEST MYTH when it comes to gun laws is that the law is going to take guns out of the hands of criminals. Suffredin would have Cook County officials believe that criminals purchase their guns legally and that by removing the gun stores from the county that all the problems in the county will be solved. Hey Suffredin, CRIMINALS ARE NOT BUYING THE GUNS AT GUN STORES OR GUN SHOWS....... THEY ARE STEALING THEM OR PURCHASING THEM FROM OTHER CROOKS!!!!! One needs to ask if Suffredin is really serving his constituents by attempting to pass ordinances that will put 300 people out of work in his own county or if he is serving his own irrational fears. "

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