Sheriff

[rwilson452]

I'm endorsing Paul Watkins for Sheriff

[nitechampion]

I've been waiting to learn more about him. Have you spoken with him about his platform or do you know him personally? I have sent him an email inviting him to coffee cause he seems open to that.

[rwilson452]

I've been waiting to learn more about him. Have you spoken with him about his platform or do you know him personally? I have sent him an email inviting him to coffee cause he seems open to that.

OK for starters He Will sign off on ATF forms 1 and 4. He went into his speach about the 2nd. Can't quote it but he seemed to be strong there.

I ask if he would issue LTCF to out of staters IAW the law he said yes and stated your 2nd rights don't stop at the state border.

As you know Tom won't do either of those things. As you know saying your a strong supporter of the 2nd and getting specific about it are two different things

[nitechampion]

you are correct about tom young.

[priell3]

https://www.facebook.com/PaulWatkinsForSheriff

[rwilson452]

you are correct about tom young.

Yes I know. My GF god rest her soul baby sat him when he was young and she knew the family well I voted for him when he assured me he was a strong 2nd amendment supporter. I would say that statement lacked veracity. which reminds me of that old expression. "how can you tell when a politician is lying? When their lips are moving."

[wanneroo]

Yes, there seems to be some local dissatisfaction with the current sheriff, to the point some that very vocally supported him to get him into office are not too happy right now. So I hear. I haven't gotten a lot of details yet, but I do know that he will not issue LTCF permits to any out of staters and he will not sign off on any NFA forms.

The LTCF ruling I understand is not one he can make, yet he has not been challenged on it. One thing to remember is that quite a few people have cabins, holiday homes and permanently parked RV's up here and some are from out of state, so it's not like just random people turning up to grab a PA LTCF just for the heck of it.

One thing I can say is I don't know exactly what the sheriff department here does, except maybe run the jail, provide security for the courthouse and serve some warrants. I never see them patrolling and usually the patrol cars are stacked up at the courthouse. In other counties I have lived in down south and out west, the county sheriff deputies seemed very proactive and visible in local law enforcement and I don't see any of that here.

[PAinPA]

i am also endorsing Paul Watkins for sheriff. the current sheriff needs to be sent on his way.he's not pro gun and claimed to be an NRA life member,but i don't see it in his actions.i have talked to Paul Watkins about firearms issues,and i believe he will be the better man for sheriff.

[wanneroo]

i am also endorsing Paul Watkins for sheriff. the current sheriff needs to be sent on his way.he's not pro gun and claimed to be an NRA life member,but i don't see it in his actions.i have talked to Paul Watkins about firearms issues,and i believe he will be the better man for sheriff.

Well we will see. The current incumbent is salting the local town with yard signs and your average low information voter doesn't seem up to speed with either of them and the majority will probably vote for the incumbent.

[WatkinsForSheriff]

I am Paul Watkins and I am running for Tioga County Sheriff. You can reach me at paulwatkinsforsheriff@gmail.com.

I will sign off on all NFA and LTCF (including out of state) in accordance with the law. I will not pick and choose. If the applicant is legally authorized to own the firearm, I'll sign off on it. Period.

Let me be clear; I am no expert on these permits. But if you give me the necessary guidance, I will be your advocate. There are too many liberties currently being taken with the law and how it applies to these permits.

There is no bigger supporter of the Second Amendment than me.

I currently have about 3000 people per day reading my Facebook page, and I am hopeful you will take a look. Facebook.com/PaulWatkinsForSheriff.

I am no politician. I have never run for office before. I don't want to hang out at the Courthouse and make a career of this. I intend to get elected, implement some plans I have (please read about them on Facebook) then go home. Then we'll need to find someone else to run!

I need your input and your feedback. I am not from law enforcement. I am a small business owner who is spooked by the knuckleheads in Washington and Harrisburg. Tell me what you think. I promise I will be your voice in the Courthouse.

If you have questions, please email them to me. I will respond to all of them as soon as I can. Paulwatkinsforsheriff@gmail.com.