Hassled at the polls for OCing

PisnNapalm · #**761** (**permalink**) January 7th, 2008

I haven't said much at all on this topic. The rest of you have pretty much summed up my feelings and thoughts just fine. I just wanted to say, Good luck tomorrow. I will be checking the forums regularly in the afternoon.

mrwildroot · #**762** (**permalink**) January 7th, 2008

Good luck tomorrow Gnbrotz!!!
We are behind you all the way!!!
mrwildroot

colagrrl · #**763** (**permalink**) January 8th, 2008

Even though it looks like this thing is in the bag, between the statements from both the Sheriff and the DA, I just wanted to say good luck tomorrow!

Make us all proud! That includes you Greg, as well as everyone who's there to support you

RLS · #**764** (**permalink**) January 8th, 2008

Best of Luck, Greg.
My thoughts are with you.

Rick

TheMan42 · #**765** (**permalink**) January 8th, 2008

Good Luck man, take back what is rightfully yours

XD45 · #**766** (**permalink**) January 8th, 2008

good luck, hopefully they dont continue it or some crap like that and you get justice tomorrow.

gnbrotz · #**767** (**permalink**) January 8th, 2008

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New sheriff prepares for gun activists
By JIM HOOK Senior writer

Franklin County Sheriff Dane Anthony has an action-packed second day on the job.

Visitors packing handguns are expected to join the usual crowd for Central Court. A hearing for a gun rights advocate whose carrying permit was revoked by the now-former sheriff may draw more than a dozen "right to carry" supporters from across Pennsylvania.

The new county sheriff is responsible for security at the courthouse.

The hearing for Greg Rotz, Chambersburg, is set for 2 p.m. in front of Franklin County President Judge John R. Walker in Courtroom One. Central Court lists about 60 cases today.

In November, then-Sheriff Robert Wollyung revoked Rotz's permit to carry a concealed firearm after Rotz wore it openly to the New Franklin polling place on Election Day and exchanged words with a constable. The constable had asked Rotz to secure the gun in his vehicle and Rotz would not. Rotz appealed the revocation.

Rotz's plight has been a hot topic on several Internet discussion groups. Gun rights advocates have raised about $3,000 toward Rotz's legal fees.

Rotz has said he is trying to right a wrong.

Wollyung has contended that Rotz's actions on Nov. 6 violated at least the spirit of the law for harassment and disorderly conduct.

"I know very little about the case," Anthony said. "I didn't personally revoke his handgun permit. The attorneys can hash it out. We'll see what that brings. The outcome will determine what my next move will be."

Anthony said he and Pat Redding, the solicitor for his office, will attend the hearing.

"I have not talked to Bob Wollyung," Anthony said. "My primary concern is the safety of employees in the courthouse."

Sheriff's deputies and employees will be checking visitors to the courthouse. All visitors pass through the metal detector on the first floor. Their bags are X-rayed.

"Obviously we're going to have to tighten security a little bit," Anthony said. "The public is allowed to come to the courthouse. I don't know how many will appear (for this hearing). They will not be entering the courthouse with weapons."

Visitors who arrive with handguns will be asked to secure the weapon in their vehicles or at their homes and return to the courthouse, Anthony said. "Or they will have to surrender them to us and they will be returned at the end of the day."

"I don't anticipate any problems," Anthony said. "I think these people will be professional about it and will understand that they can't enter the courthouse with a weapon."

Anthony and his sergeant will help the two employees who usually manage the courthouse entrance, Anthony said.

"They are going to be swamped at the metal detector," Anthony said. "It's a very busy day, anyway. With this it's just going to be busier."

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Jim Hook can be reached at 262-4759 or jhook@publicopinionnews.com.

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