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Residents, veterans and gun-club leaders protest unvetted gun-resolution placement at Calhoun County meeting
Summary
Dozens of residents urged the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners to promise not to reconsider a proposed gun-control resolution after its placement on the Feb. 5 agenda drew large public opposition; petitioners presented 417 signatures and veterans emphasized constitutional concerns.
Dozens of residents confronted the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 5 after a proposed gun-control resolution briefly appeared on the meeting agenda, saying they mobilized to oppose any local firearm restrictions.
Wayne Groth, chairman of the Calhoun County Gun Owners Association and a Marshall resident, said he learned of the resolution on Tuesday and worked to bring attendees to the meeting to demonstrate opposition. Groth asked who submitted the resolution and told the Board he expected it would receive a 'no' vote from each commissioner if formally…
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