Last week a group called Dakota Gun Owners threatened State Representatives Peggy Gibson of Huron and Gene Abdallah of Sioux Falls with a smear campaign after they voted against a measure to eliminate the need for law abiding citizens to get a permit to carry a concealed gun. State Senator Mike Vehle of Mitchell says it’s happened before…..
He says actions like that prompt him to take a closer look at any legislation the group may propose. State Representative Lance Carson believes this type of behavior happens more often than most people realize….
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/01/Carson-1.mp3|titles=Carson-1]Neither Vehle nor Carson fear for their safety……
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/01/Carson-2.mp3|titles=Carson-2]The measure in question failed by a vote of 7-5 in a House committee.
(courtesy KORN Mitchell)