A Sheriff can DEPUTIZE people without going through all that.
Yep. Pin a tin star on them. Preferences given to military veterans especially those with combat experience. No pay but expenses covered for gas, food, and ammunition.
Run them through NICS and let the hilarity ensue.
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That’s right. I’m a VN combat vet and I’d be there.
There would be no shortage of volunteers.
I say it’s going to happen sooner than later.