Vet’s Gun Rights Attract Rally

A group of about 100 people in Priest River, Idaho, lined up outside a U.S. Navy veteran’s house Thursday to protest claims that federal officials plan to confiscate the man’s weapons. They were joined by Washington state Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane Valley – who described the event as a “defiance against tyranny” – and Idaho state Rep. Heather Scott of Blanchard, both Republicans. Also in attendance was Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler, who promised to stand guard against any federal attempts to remove Arnold’s guns. Scott said the Veterans Affairs office sent a letter to John Arnold of Priest River warning him that he cannot possess or purchase firearms. Shea said the veteran had a stroke, and that the organization was using his illness as a means to seize his guns/ AP & SR . More here.

DFO: We talked about this Thursday . Any additional thoughts today?