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Friday, August 19, 2011
Background checks for current CCW holders continue due to "lack of action"
Last month, the Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association met and decided to postpone a decision that would have authorized a letter be sent to the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, asking them to re-instate an exemption to the background check for Nevada CCW permit holders.
In 2011, Governor Sandoval signed a bill that requires a background check, even for CCW holders.
Based on statements from the attendees to last month’s meeting, they wanted time to evaluate the impact the exemption would have on their agencies.
Reasonable enough.
As of today’s article (August 16th), seven sheriffs have responded, favorably, and supported the request for the exemption moving forward.
Ten other sheriffs have yet to cast their vote on this matter.
Our own Sheriff Gillespie responded by saying he wished to wait until the September 17th Sheriffs and Chiefs Association before making his decision.
Historically, Sheriff Gillespie and his administration have never been eager to get in the forefront and make a decisive move that others could possibly follow. Their forte seems to be to wait and bide their time until the majority makes their decision, or just ignore it.
LVMPD is the largest law enforcement organization in Nevada and should lead by example; the smaller agencies could/should follow suit, having faith in what LVMPD does. But LVMPD has followed other larger agency’s decisions and copied programs implemented by them, not really promoting confidence in their decision making abilities. We have never been known for our creativity, leadership, or innovation.
Maybe someone from LVMPD is looking into LAPD’s stance on this and they are holding back also.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has one of the most “top” heavy administrations in the county, with new positions being fabricated on a constant basis to accommodate Gillespie’s favorites. (LAPD has a very slight advantage with 2 more deputy chiefs, but about 6,000 more personnel)
You would think one or a few of the administrators could get together and get that research done and get the sheriff a decision that would make up his mind.
Proponents of the exemptions believe that the stalling tactics would keep the fees for the background checks flowing.
And really, who is worried whether or not a person, who already has a gun AND has already had a background check completed, AND applied for and received a CCW permit, needs to have another background check done. If anything, a quick call to LVMPD records division would verify if they still qualify to purchase another weapon. So tack on a $5.00 fee for that and no waiting period.
Background checks are completed by LVMPD prior to issuance of the CCW permit, so in lieu of anything happening since the permit was issued, the permit holder should still be in good standing to purchase another firearm.
Ask for the Office of the Sheriff after calling 229-3111 and leave your message.
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