Florida sheriff: I’ll deputize gun owners if violent protests erupt By Tamar Lapin
July 1, 2020 | 6:51pm
A sheriff in Florida said he’s ready to deputize every gun owner in his county if violent protests erupt.
Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels issued the warning in a three-minute video Wednesday, saying he was ready to enlist the help of civilians if there are any demonstrations his deputies can’t handle alone.
“If we can’t handle you, I’ll exercise the power and authority as the sheriff and I’ll make special deputies of every lawful gun owner in the county,†Daniels said.
“I’ll deputize them to this one purpose: to stand in the gap between lawlessness and civility.†...
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