Pro-CCW Sheriff in CA; Handgun Shotshells for Self-Defense: Gun Talk Radio | 10.13.19 B

Published on October 14, 2019
Duration: 44:01

Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims discusses the importance of concealed carry permits, emphasizing personal protection as a valid 'good cause' in California. She highlights the low incidence of issues with permit holders, the process for obtaining a permit in Fresno County, and provides advice for permit holders interacting with law enforcement during traffic stops. The discussion also touches on the increasing number of women seeking permits and critiques recent California gun control legislation.

Quick Summary

Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims advocates for personal protection as a valid 'good cause' for concealed carry permits, noting that over 13 years, only a handful of issues have arisen among the 15,000 permit holders, demonstrating responsible gun ownership. She advises permit holders to inform law enforcement during traffic stops and critiques restrictive California gun laws.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Crimson Trace Laser Saddle
  2. 00:13Tom Gresham Introduces Guest
  3. 01:15Interview with Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims
  4. 03:00Personal Protection as Good Cause for CCW
  5. 03:54Sheriff Mims' 13 Years of CCW Experience
  6. 04:43Law Enforcement Protocol During Traffic Stops
  7. 06:51CCW Holders' Crime Rate vs. General Population
  8. 07:32Demographics of CCW Permit Holders (Women)
  9. 08:10Advice for Women Considering Firearms
  10. 10:32Self-Defense Incident in Fresno County
  11. 11:42Pushback and Support for CCW Policies
  12. 12:13Second Amendment as a Constitutional Issue
  13. 13:14Ruger 10/22 Advertisement
  14. 13:52Gun Talk Giveaway Promotion
  15. 14:47Louisiana Coastal Wetlands Conservation
  16. 15:18National Shooting Sports Foundation Resources
  17. 15:57Blink Home Security Advertisement
  18. 17:02California Gun Control Bills (Newsom)
  19. 17:11California Red Flag Law Details
  20. 17:51California One-Gun-A-Month Law
  21. 18:11California Precursor Parts Legislation
  22. 18:28California Ammunition Background Checks
  23. 19:59Caller: Scott on Sheriff Mims' Comments
  24. 20:20Traffic Stop Interaction Advice
  25. 21:10Handling Firearm Request During Traffic Stop
  26. 22:01Fort Worth Police Shooting Incident
  27. 22:27Holster Discussion
  28. 22:40Open Lines for Listener Calls
  29. 23:23Ohio Governor Rejects Red Flag Laws
  30. 24:42New York Gun Case to Supreme Court
  31. 27:29Gallery of Guns Advertisement
  32. 29:01Concealed Carry Training DVDs
  33. 29:35FN 5.7 Pistol Promotion
  34. 30:18Florida Convenience Store Incident Analysis
  35. 30:54Caller: Tim on Handgun Shotshells
  36. 31:18Effectiveness of Handgun Shotshells
  37. 31:47Recommendation for Laser Sights
  38. 32:31Caller: Dell on Moving from California
  39. 34:48Caller: Sam on Court Costs and Rights
  40. 36:46Concerns about Red Flag Laws
  41. 37:39Fort Worth Incident: Police Shooting Through Window
  42. 39:21Legal Everywhere Giveaway Reminder
  43. 40:29Caller: Jeff on Gun Statistics and Principles
  44. 41:42Future Gun Violence Scenarios
  45. 42:14Argument for Gun Rights: Tyrannical Government
  46. 43:48Upcoming Segment: Shooting in Old Epochs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheriff Margaret Mims' stance on concealed carry permits in Fresno County?

Sheriff Margaret Mims strongly supports concealed carry permits, viewing personal protection as a valid 'good cause' for obtaining one. She has actively encouraged responsible citizens to get permits for 13 years, making the process more accessible in Fresno County.

How effective are handgun shotshells for self-defense according to experts?

Handgun shotshells are generally considered ineffective for self-defense against human attackers. Their pattern size is too large at typical distances, and they lack the necessary stopping power to incapacitate a threat, being more suitable for small pests at very close range.

What advice is given to concealed carry permit holders during traffic stops?

It's advised to proactively inform the officer that you have a permit and are armed. State 'Officer, I have a permit to carry a concealed firearm' before saying 'I am armed,' and ask 'Officer, how do you want to proceed?' to ensure clear communication and safety.

What are some of the recent gun control measures enacted in California?

Recent California gun control laws include a red flag law allowing broad reporting, a one-gun-a-month limit on semi-automatic firearms, a minimum age of 21 for semi-automatic rifle purchases, and requiring background checks for ammunition and precursor gun parts.

Why is the Second Amendment important beyond self-defense statistics?

The Second Amendment's fundamental purpose is to allow citizens to control and preserve the government against potential tyranny, a principle that transcends statistics on crime rates or personal safety, though self-defense is also a recognized right.

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