The local (Fort Collins, CO) news-rag published the names of all CCW holders when we elected a Republican "pro-gun" Sheriff. I was on the list.
Literally who cares, except for that there are "limitations & provisons" favoring our electeds & their "fave boyz."
Wasn't that big of a deal to me, other than there is a state law that prohibits the publishing of names of LEOs & their affiliation.
That enough was a bit of a (hmmmmm .... & takes time to readress my breathing) "misnomer," from my [point of view. Sauce for the goose, ya know?
Nonetheless, we find later that our Republication (& "pro-gun" Sheriff) posted ALL of his/OUR CCW holders to a NICS-type listing, including pediofiles, rapists, all felons, etc.
We are listed on the same-same list as are all convicted felons.
I'm not concerned, per se, as being "posted," but it makes me wonder en especial why we are listed. when the LEOs are totally exempt. & these carry every day & are most explicit in carrying out the "lawful" duties of our state laws.
Why are they exempt from public notification? & why are we, who are private members of this community, who only wish to exercize our rights, subject to more srcuteny than are those who uphold the law?
Yup. I've been there & if anything I ever did that would behold me to scruteny = bring it on!
Guess I digress somewhat, but I'm pi$$ed about it all.
Cops are able to be "secretive," while we, the law-abiding & those who MUST request permission to carry, are not.
...... "consent of the governed," comes to mind ...