American Legion criticizes Winnsboro sign enforcement after gun show that drew about 800 people

Henry Densler, finance officer for American Legion Post 340, told the Winnsboro City Council during the public-comment period that a biannual gun show held last weekend drew “over 800 people” to Winnsboro but faced selective enforcement by city code officers.

Densler said the post paid a $1,000 fee this year after a new administration decided the organization was not entitled to a previously granted free show. “We gladly paid the fee,” he said, and added that the Post’s event revenue is used for charitable donations rather than “flush offices.” He told the council the Legion donates roughly “approximately $500 per…