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Elsberry residents troubled by proposed weapons ordinance
Nora Holloway
. . . Elsberry residents were not shy about voicing their dissatisfaction with the proposed weapons ordinance. Not every citizen waited to address the board from the podium, interrupting the aldermen throughout the meeting.
Several members of the audience expressed their displeasure with the board and believed the proposed weapons ordinance would impede their ability to protect themselves and their families.
"First of all, I'm the young lady that created this mess," said Amanda Strauser, "and I am sorry that I abided by the law. Had I known that it was going to create this much tension between officers, fellow citizens and the board, I think I would have just chosen to leave my weapon in the vehicle and take the chance of someone attacking me."
Strauser entered a local business with a loaded handgun, which brought about the request for the proposed ordinance in the February board meeting. She stated that she had not broken any laws. "I am sorry if me displaying a firearm to keep from breaking a CCW law concerns someone. I believe the concerns should have been addressed, but they were not addressed appropriately."
Strauser stated she had the handgun on her because her life was threatened by a local man. She said he had not broken the law yet, but if she "waited around" he would attack her.
"This isn't about power, this is about protection," said Strauser. She stated that she did not enter the business to create chaos or draw attention to herself.
Several residents voiced their belief that the proposed ordinance would violate their constitutional rights.
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http://www.lincolncountyjournal.com/news/view_sections.asp?idcategory=47&idarticle=3754
Elsberry residents troubled by proposed weapons ordinance
Nora Holloway
. . . Elsberry residents were not shy about voicing their dissatisfaction with the proposed weapons ordinance. Not every citizen waited to address the board from the podium, interrupting the aldermen throughout the meeting.
Several members of the audience expressed their displeasure with the board and believed the proposed weapons ordinance would impede their ability to protect themselves and their families.
"First of all, I'm the young lady that created this mess," said Amanda Strauser, "and I am sorry that I abided by the law. Had I known that it was going to create this much tension between officers, fellow citizens and the board, I think I would have just chosen to leave my weapon in the vehicle and take the chance of someone attacking me."
Strauser entered a local business with a loaded handgun, which brought about the request for the proposed ordinance in the February board meeting. She stated that she had not broken any laws. "I am sorry if me displaying a firearm to keep from breaking a CCW law concerns someone. I believe the concerns should have been addressed, but they were not addressed appropriately."
Strauser stated she had the handgun on her because her life was threatened by a local man. She said he had not broken the law yet, but if she "waited around" he would attack her.
"This isn't about power, this is about protection," said Strauser. She stated that she did not enter the business to create chaos or draw attention to herself.
Several residents voiced their belief that the proposed ordinance would violate their constitutional rights.
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